Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Turkish Grain Board agricultural commodity management

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: TMO acquires 190,000 tons of hazelnuts in 2.5 months

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has implemented several initiatives to manage agricultural supplies and market stability. In late October, the agency announced plans to supply 5.5 million tons of grain in November to ensur

Turkey meat market pricing and regulation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Agriculture changes beef carcass pricing criteria

In October 2026, wholesale carcass meat prices in Turkey showed diverging trends. Data from the National Red Meat Council (UKON) indicated that beef carcass prices fell to 580.09 TL per kilogram, while lamb carcass price

Turkish municipal infrastructure and urban renewal projects

25 clusters · 160 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Istanbul dam water levels reach 10-year high

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

Turkish reforestation and forest protection initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches nationwide reforestation efforts for National Afforestation Day

Turkish agencies have initiated cooperation protocols to focus on afforestation and forest fire prevention. This includes efforts by the State Hydraulic Works and the Erzurum Forestry Regional Directorate to plant saplin

Food fraud investigations in Turkey

8 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey Minister Yumaklı reports decline in forest fires and food fraud

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has identified widespread food fraud and adulteration across various sectors. Initial investigations revealed 21 brands involved in fraudulent practices, particularly in t

Turkish agricultural spending and rural development rollout

18 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Agricultural support programs launched in Düzce and Diyarbakır

In the first half of 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry allocated significant funding toward agricultural support and consumer protection. Out of an annual support budget of 167.6 billion lira, 106 bi

Egypt and Turkey water and food security cooperation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Egypt's Agriculture Minister joins 17th Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul

During Cairo Water Week, Turkish Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ebubekir Gizligider advocated for placing water security at the center of agricultural and climate policies. He noted that Turkey is implementi

Turkish livestock production support initiatives

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kahramanmaraş launches livestock support program for producers

Livestock production in Turkey is being supported through various government-backed projects and individual enterprises. In Erzurum, veterinarian Murat Akıncı utilized the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s ‘Kırsalda

Turkish fishing season: Record bonito yields amid rising log

28 clusters · 125 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Palamut abundance reported in Marmara and Black Sea regions

The 2026-2027 Turkish fishing season is marked by a massive abundance of bonito (palamut), with yields potentially rivaling those of 2005. Following the expiration of the general fishing ban on September 1 in the Black S

Turkish agriculture: Harvest shifts and economic crisis

24 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Olive producers in Turkey receive regional support and new cooperative guidelines

Turkish agricultural sectors continue to navigate a complex landscape of seasonal harvests, economic pressures, and shifting production forecasts. While the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has commenced hazelnut purchases for

Brown marmorated stink bug management

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Düzce implements measures to combat brown marmorated stink bug

Efforts to manage the invasive brown marmorated stink bug involve diverse biological and mechanical strategies across different regions. In Turkey, agricultural authorities are employing a multi-faceted approach to prote

Turkey agricultural supply chain regulation

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey proposes major reforms to the Wholesale Market Law

Turkish ministries are drafting a new Market Law (Hal Yasası) to restructure the fruit and vegetable supply chain. The proposed regulation, a joint effort by the Ministries of Treasury and Finance, Trade, Agriculture and

High-value agricultural production in Turkey

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey expands saffron production in Giresun and Nevşehir

Turkey is experiencing a shift toward high-value agricultural products, supported by government initiatives and technological integration. In regions such as Hakkari, Karabük, and Konya, farmers are increasingly focusing

Turkish public institution procurement tenders

34 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkish public institutions announce various 2027 procurement tenders

Turkish public institutions and municipalities continue to issue procurement tenders under Public Procurement Law No. 4734, covering goods, services, and infrastructure. Recent activity in the healthcare sector includes

Turkish agricultural commodity pricing and farmer protests

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkish lawmakers demand investigation into sugar beet sector issues

In late 2026, Turkish agricultural organizations announced purchase prices for the upcoming production cycle. The Söke TARİŞ Cotton Cooperative set the 2026-2027 cotton price at 102 TL per kilogram. Simultaneously, Türki

Turkey agricultural support regulation updates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Agriculture announces new crop production support regulations

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has introduced several regulatory changes regarding agricultural subsidies and production standards. In October 2026, the Ministry updated raw milk support regulations. N

OTS 13th Summit and Turkic World Dialogue Forum in Ankara

15 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey assumes presidency of Organization of Turkic States

The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in Ankara, Turkey, on October 29-30, 2026. Under the theme ‘Century of the Turkic World: Unity in Language, Thought, and Work,’ the summit focused on

Employment recruitment in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces municipal and private sector job openings

Recruitment drives have been announced across various sectors in Turkey. Initial reports highlighted openings in the private sector, such as operational and administrative roles at Pegasus Airlines, alongside significant

Sapanca Lake protection plan and Turkish water stress

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sapanca Lake faces 25.5 billion lira investment to combat water stress

Sapanca Lake, a critical drinking water source for Turkey’s Marmara Region, experienced a temporary recovery in water levels following heavy rainfall in Sakarya. After a severe drought period that caused soil cracks and

Hunting season regulations in Turkey and Cyprus

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cyprus begins annual hunting season with mixed reports on game availability

The 2026–2027 hunting season has commenced in Turkey and Cyprus, with local authorities and associations emphasizing conservation and regulatory compliance. In Turkey, the season for partridge, rabbit, and duck hunting

Adana citrus producers face falling prices and export crisis

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Citrus producers in Adana call for urgent government support

The lemon harvest in Adana, Turkey, continues to face severe economic and logistical hurdles. While officials initially targeted a yield of 710,000 tons from 218,000 decares of groves, producers are struggling with falli

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Turkey

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Kars officials address foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Turkey has implemented widespread restrictions to combat the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following the emergence of new mutated variants. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and local commissions have ord

Turkey produce price pressures and producer losses

20 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Hazelnut prices in Turkey vary by quality and market

By late October 2026, economic strain on Turkish agriculture intensified across multiple sectors. In the onion market, production was projected to decrease by 13.5% due to rising costs and low prices. Although the Minist

Turkish sugar beet production and industry outlook

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey expects 21 million tons of sugar beet production this year

Discussions regarding the profitability and output of the Turkish sugar beet industry have emerged. A farmer in Çorum, Mustafa Ertuğrul, challenged claims of unprofitability by stating that high yields can lead to signif

Turkey 2027 budget and agricultural funding debates

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey plans 41.5% increase in livestock production support for 2027

The Turkish Grand National Assembly Plan and Budget Commission approved 2027 budget proposals for the Parliament Presidency, the Institution of the Ombudsman, and the Court of Accounts. During these sessions, Speaker Num

Turkish agricultural investment and financing initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: TKDK provides 228 million TL for agricultural projects in Manisa and Izmir

Turkey has implemented several initiatives to bolster its agricultural and food sectors through various financing and grant programs. In early October, Ziraat Bankası and the Agriculture and Rural Development Support In

Beekeeping support and honey production in Turkey

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Lilyana Women's Cooperative begins honey harvest in Hakkari

Various regional initiatives in Turkey are facilitating honey production through training and equipment support. In Bornova, the municipality conducted its first honey harvest from an apiary in Kayadibi, where natural h

Turkish municipal and provincial food safety inspections

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Konya municipalities conduct food safety and price inspections

Following the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, municipal and provincial authorities in various Turkish districts have intensified inspections of school canteens, student dormitories, and food production sites to ens

Bursa Uludağ University agricultural research

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Bursa Uludağ University researches 116 years of agricultural transformation

Bursa Uludağ University is conducting various research initiatives focused on regional agriculture. One study highlights the benefits of the native Boz cattle breed, an ancient Anatolian genetic resource. Researchers not

Hakkari beekeeping protection project

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Hakkari implements electric fencing project for beekeepers

Local authorities in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari, Turkey, have launched the ‘Tel Çektim Arılarım Güvende’ (I Drew Wire, My Bees are Safe) project to protect beehives from wild animals. Funded by the Turkish Ministr