Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

TİGEM Angus cattle breeding project in Iğdır

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Iğdır livestock project distributes Angus cattle to breeders

The General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises (TİGEM) launched an open-pasture Angus cattle breeding project at the Kazım Karabekir Agricultural Enterprise in Iğdır. Modeled after livestock farming in regions such

Adana lemon harvest faces export and price challenges

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Adana lemon producers face export delays due to Black Sea shipping disruptions

The lemon harvest has commenced in Adana, Turkey, with officials targeting a yield of approximately 710,000 tons from 218,000 decares of groves. This represents a significant recovery from the 380,000 tons produced in 20

Turkish fishing season sees abundance but rising price gaps

17 clusters · 109 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Mersin fishermen report abundant catch and lower prices

The 2026-2027 Turkish fishing season has commenced following a four-and-a-half-month industrial ban. While operations began in the Black Sea, Marmara, and Aegean seas on September 1, the Mediterranean season officially o

Food safety inspections and seizures in Turkey

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Malatya food inspections seize fraudulent products at local fair

Authorities in Turkey have conducted several food safety inspections resulting in the seizure of expired and improperly labeled goods. In Gaziosmanpaşa, municipal police and the District Agriculture Directorate seized ap

Aydın fig quality regulation and market expansion efforts

10 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Aydın officials move to boost fig exports and quality control

In late July 2026, the governor of Turkey’s Aydın province issued a decree tightening controls on fig production to protect the region’s key export. The order bans early‑ripening chemicals such as Ethephon, requires stor

Turkey digital pesticide tracking implementation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey implements B-Reçete digital pesticide tracking system

Turkey has implemented the B-Reçete Digital Tracking System, a mandatory initiative across all 81 provinces as of July 1, 2026. Managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the system provides digital oversight o

Turkey water and agricultural infrastructure updates

15 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kars launches afforestation and forest fire prevention project

Turkey continues to advance large-scale water management and agricultural infrastructure projects. In the Harran Plain, the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) is working to repurpose drainage water to support 23,530 hectares of

Turkey municipal animal welfare

7 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey street dog collection sparks animal welfare concerns

In early August 2026, the Konya Metropolitan Municipality issued a public alert warning residents about fraudulent pet‑adoption advertisements that misused the name of the city’s animal shelter and demanded payments for

2026 record grain, grape, and sunflower harvests in China/TR

20 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey agriculture: Record grain purchases and livestock audit findings

China’s summer grain harvest in early July 2026 reached a historic 150.75 million tonnes, the first time output exceeded 150 million tonnes. In Turkey, the 2025–2026 season has seen record production driven by favorable

Turkey produce price pressures and producer losses

14 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkish hazelnut producers face price crisis amid market volatility

By late September 2026, economic strain on Turkish agriculture continued to impact various sectors. Sugar beet producers in Niğde requested prices of 4,000 to 4,500 Turkish Liras per unit to offset rising costs, while st

Kayseri Şeker sugar beet production and technology

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kayseri Şeker begins 72nd sugar beet campaign amid pricing calls

Kayseri Şeker has undertaken technological and operational developments for the sugar beet production season. The company’s R&D unit, supported by TÜBİTAK, developed a domestic six-row sugar beet harvester designed to re

Geothermal greenhouse farming in Turkey

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Afyonkarahisar women build geothermal greenhouses for soilless farming

Turkey is expanding its use of geothermal energy for modern, soilless greenhouse farming to enhance agricultural yields and food security. In Erzincan, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı highlighted tha

Public sector recruitment in Turkey

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: TÜBİTAK extends application deadline for 660 personnel

Public and healthcare sectors in Turkey continue large-scale recruitment drives across various provinces and institutions. In the government sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has concluded applications fo

Turkey forest land reclassification

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey removes 4,300 hectares of forest land from protected status

A series of presidential decrees in Turkey has removed approximately 4,300 hectares of land from forest boundaries across 27 provinces. The regulation affects various regions, including Ankara, Mersin, Muğla, and Istanbu

Turkish agricultural import and production policy

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey expands domestic date production to offset rising imports

Turkey continues to navigate complex agricultural challenges involving import policies, market volatility, and climate impacts. The ongoing debate regarding onion import duties persists, with local producers protesting p

Turkey livestock population growth

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Türkiye surpasses EU in livestock population for 2025

Turkey has experienced significant growth in its livestock population, leading to a position that surpasses the European Union in total numbers. Data from 2025 indicates that Turkey’s cattle population rose by 4.3% to

Turkey agricultural land reclamation and leasing

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey to lease uncultivated agricultural lands

In September 2026, Turkish agricultural directorates in Nevşehir and Bilecik released lists of uncultivated lands for the year. These lists, prepared by Land Identification Commissions under the Law on Soil Protection an

Turkish livestock producer support initiatives

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Balıkesir and Aydın livestock producers receive agricultural support

Agricultural support initiatives in Turkey are targeting livestock producers through various regional programs. In Gaziantep, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s ‘Rural Abundance, Support for Livestock’ project is

Turkey local agricultural development initiatives

8 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey fishing season opens with abundant supply and lower prices

By mid-September 2026, Turkish regional agricultural initiatives continued to expand through crop diversification, material subsidies, and branding efforts. In Ankara, the Metropolitan Municipality’s 50 percent grants fo

Turkish agricultural development in Eastern Anatolia

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces new livestock subsidies and fee waivers

Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı has linked the achievement of lasting peace to agricultural self-sufficiency. Speaking at the ‘Turkey Century Meetings’ in Erzincan, Yumaklı stated that a ‘ter

Global microplastic pollution and plastic waste trade

9 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: European Union considers suspending plastic waste exports to Turkey

Global research continues to track the expansion of microplastic contamination. While previous studies highlighted deep-sea and North Sea pollution, new findings from the University of Plymouth and North Carolina State U

Regional development and public administration in Batman

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Manisa authorities implement animal welfare and school security measures

Local authorities and business leaders in Batman, Turkey, continue to coordinate efforts across social welfare, economic development, and public safety sectors. Social welfare initiatives led by the Provincial Director

Turkey security personnel and staffing expansion

9 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements major security and public institution leadership reshuffle

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its security and personnel management through significant leadership changes and staffing updates. Following Presidential Decrees No. 199 and 200 in August 2026, the government

Turkish municipal infrastructure and urban renewal projects

10 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Antalya Metropolitan Municipality invests in Kaş and Finike infrastructure

Turkish municipalities continue to implement extensive infrastructure, transportation, and urban renewal projects, with an increasing focus on water management and resource security. Water infrastructure and scarcity re

Turkey hazelnut harvest: Economic pressure and processing

19 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Samsun hazelnut producers warned over quality and pests

The hazelnut harvest in Turkey’s coastal regions has concluded, marking a transition from collection and drying to processing. While the expected yield is approximately 700,000 tons, the sector faces severe economic pres

Turkey fruit and vegetable price manipulation investigation

3 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey arrests 40 suspects in fruit and vegetable price manipulation probe

Turkish authorities have initiated a large-scale investigation into price manipulation within the fresh fruit and vegetable market. Led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the operation spans 22 provinces a

Turkey food safety and labeling regulation updates

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey updates drinking milk and food labeling regulations

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has implemented comprehensive new regulations for food production and labeling to enhance consumer safety and prevent unfair competition. New standards for meat products,

Saffron cultivation developments in Turkey

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Antalya farmer uses soilless methods for high-value saffron production

Saffron production in Turkey is seeing developments in both traditional and modern cultivation methods. In the Safranbolu district of Karabük, producers have begun the planting season utilizing a new scientific project t

Turkey's housing reforms and urban transformation progress

15 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: TOKİ to auction 405 plots of land across 47 Turkish provinces

Turkey is expanding its urban renewal and social housing initiatives through a long-term reform plan. The ‘Yarısı Bizden’ (Half is Ours) project, designed to transform risky structures, has been extended until December 3

Turkey Farmer Registration System updates

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey transfers Farmer Registration System processes to local Chambers

The application period for Turkey’s 2027 production year Farmer Registration System (ÇKS) began on September 1, 2026, and is scheduled to continue through December 31, 2026. While existing farmers with no changes to land