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Türkiye’s cattle farming sector shows significant regional differences in scale, production models, and infrastructure. Provinces such as Konya, İzmir, Erzurum, and Kars stand out with large cattle populations, while the Aegean, Marmara, and Central Anatolia regions lead with advanced production infrastructure and strong feed industry capacity.

Ukraine’s corn prices have plunged to their lowest level of 2025 as the new harvest boosts supply and demand from key importers like Turkey and Egypt slows.

Fumigation is one of the most effective protection methods against pests encountered in the storage and export processes of agricultural and food products. However, for a successful application, it is critically important to know which pest is being targeted and the characteristics of that pest.

Turkey’s poultry sector growth is set to keep corn imports strong in MY 2025-26, with traders expecting 2.5–3.5 million mt mainly from Black Sea suppliers. Domestic output may fall short of demand due to hot, dry weather, keeping Ukrainian and possibly Russian corn in focus depending on export policies.

In Türkiye, the Marmara and Aegean regions stand out in broiler chicken production, while the Aegean and Central Anatolia regions take the lead in egg-laying hen production.

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034 projects animal‑source food intake to rise 6% globally and 24% in lower‑middle‑income countries. Growing demand will reshape feed markets, with productivity gains central to meeting needs while easing costs and emissions intensity.

The number of plant protection products is rapidly declining in Europe, leaving farmers struggling to control pests. Without urgent action, serious production losses and food security risks are imminent.

Curious about what really goes into your pet’s food? From essential nutrients to preservatives, antioxidants, and even probiotics, additives play a vital role in ensuring both safety and appeal.

Despite an increase in machinery exports, high interest rates are negatively impacting the sector’s profitability and production capacity. The decline in exports of tractors, agricultural, and forestry machinery stands out as a significant indicator of the overall contraction in the industry.

Black soldier flies are enabling the conversion of real food waste into high-value animal feed and soil enhancers, offering a sustainable alternative to landfilling and composting.

In an era where the agricultural sector grapples with economic and environmental challenges, digitalization and financial literacy are critically important for farmers engaged in animal and crop production.

The advantages of US-origin soybeans in terms of quality and sustainability in the feed industry were comprehensively discussed at a seminar organized by USSEC Türkiye in İzmir.