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Saffron harvest begins in Georgia

Saffron harvest begins in Georgia

The harvesting of saffron, which is rare in this country, has begun in Georgia. Cultivated saffron is an environmentally friendly product and has quality certificates from a number of European countries. Saffron is a perennial plant of the lily family. It blooms in the autumn and its stigmas, which we know as the spice, must be collected at the end of October or the beginning of November. The uses of saffron are endless. Known for its medicinal properties, this precious plant is used in everything from medical treatments to food and cosmetics.

Date		Time
23-10-2023		14:05

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YURT participates in Growmach exhibition in Antalya, Turkey

YURT participates in Growmach exhibition in Antalya, Turkey

YURT Ltd. participates in the Growmach exhibition of tractors, agricultural machinery, equipment and technologies held in Antalya, Turkey. The exhibition, organized at ANFAŞ Exhibition and Convention Center, gathered industry experts from Middle East, Africa, Balkans, South America and Far East. YURT's booth featured brochures and rollups with information about the company's activities, goals, services and benefits. Videos reflecting the activities of the company were shown on the screen installed at the stand. Representatives of the company and businessmen who visited the stand received detailed information about the company and discussed the possibilities of cooperation. It should be noted that "YURT" is an information partner of "Growmach". The exhibition will last till October 15.

Date		Time
11-10-2023		12:11

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Uzbekistan generates over $62mn from export of peaches and nectarines

Uzbekistan generates over $62mn from export of peaches and nectarines

Exports of Uzbek peaches and nectarines have reached historic highs this season, according to data from the EastFruit portal. According to the data, more than 80,000 tonnes of these fruits were exported between 21 May and 20 September, which exceeds the same figures from three years ago. The total value of peach and nectarine exports was $62.7 million.

Date		Time
04-10-2023		12:22

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Azerbaijan's tomato export revenues have plummeted

Azerbaijan's tomato export revenues have plummeted

Azerbaijan's revenues from tomato exports have fallen sharply - in January-August 2023, the republic exported 112.06 thousand tonnes of tomatoes worth $124.29 million, according to data from the State Customs Committee. This is about $10 million less than in the same period last year. The main reason for the decline in tomato export revenues is the fall in tomato prices in Russia. Russia is known to be the main importer of Azerbaijani tomatoes.

Date		Time
04-10-2023		11:10

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Uzbekistan is a leader in the supply of table grapes to Georgia

Uzbekistan is a leader in the supply of table grapes to Georgia

Over the seven months of 2023, Georgia imported table grapes worth $2.7 million, mainly from Uzbekistan, Armenia and Iran. In quantitative terms, imports amounted to 2,232 tons of both fresh and dried table grapes, reports EastFruit. According to Gruzstat, the largest amount of grapes came from Armenia - $ 1,128 million (1,179 tons), followed by Uzbekistan - $ 699,400 (453 tons) and Iran - $ 467,940 (280 tons). The top five also includes Turkey - $ 240,740 (242 tons), the Netherlands - $ 239,390 (71 tons).

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04-10-2023		10:40

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Mangoes and avocados to be grown in Kazakhstan

Mangoes and avocados to be grown in Kazakhstan

A 5.3-hectare greenhouse complex was built by the Turkish company Gen Group Qazaqstan. Bananas are already being grown in the greenhouses. The variety of banana being grown is specially adapted to Kazakhstan's climatic conditions. The first harvest is expected in 6 months. In the future, Timur Uteshov, the company's director, plans to produce other fruits such as mangoes and avocados. In addition to exotic fruits, tomatoes and strawberries will also be grown in the greenhouse. The first phase of the project will cost $4 million.

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04-10-2023		10:32

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The next saffron bulbs from Italy are being prepared for shipment to Uzbekistan

The next saffron bulbs from Italy are being prepared for shipment to Uzbekistan

It should be noted that on June 9, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with leaders of leading companies in Milan as part of the business activities of his official visit to the Republic of Italy. At this meeting, a presentation was made to the head of our state on the expansion of the saffron cultivation, processing and export project in Bakhmal district of Jizzakh region, as well as on the export of saffron to European markets. In turn, in order to expand saffron plantations and increase the volume of cultivation, the next trucks loaded with saffron bulbs are being prepared for sending to Uzbekistan in the second decade of September this year from Milan, Italy.

Date		Time
18-09-2023		11:02

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Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi to host Grape and Wine Festival

Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi to host Grape and Wine Festival

In Shamakhi, with the group of the State Agency for Tourism and the Executive Power of the Shamakhi district, a Grape and Wine Festival will likely be held on September 29. The objective of the competition, which can final three days, is to advertise native grape and wine manufacturing, improve the export potential of wine merchandise, and produce to most of the people the historical past of viticulture and winemaking in Azerbaijan and the work completed on this space. In addition, numerous occasions associated to winemaking have been organized, together with wine tastings, festivals, sommelier programs with the participation of native and worldwide specialists, and music packages, in the course of the first Grape and Wine Festival in 2019. From the primary day, the competition aroused nice curiosity amongst native residents and friends. This yr’s competition can even embody numerous instructional and leisure occasions associated to the manufacturing of grapes and winemaking, in addition to the vacationer potential of the nation. The territory of the viticultural and wine-making complicated of Shirvan Sharablary LLC within the village of Meysari will likely be divided into exhibition, leisure, youngsters’s, picnic, memento, and different zones. Pavilions with wine merchandise and meals will likely be put in. Moreover, guests may have the chance to style wine merchandise from home and international producers, buy their favorite merchandise on the most favorable manufacturing unit value, take half in grasp lessons, and hearken to attention-grabbing tales about wine homes. The competition will give winemakers the chance to set up new enterprise contacts and promote their merchandise to a vast viewers. Visitors can even turn into individuals in an thrilling present program in the course of the competition. Those who want to take half within the occasion can use the web site iTicket.az. The competition will finish on October 1.

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13-09-2023		11:29

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Azerbaijan, Israel sign roadmap in agriculture

Azerbaijan, Israel sign roadmap in agriculture

Azerbaijan and Israel signed a Declaration of Intent on cooperation in the field of agriculture and a Roadmap for cooperation in the field of agriculture for 2023-2025. The documents were signed during a meeting with the Israeli delegation headed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel Avi Dichter. The documents reflect the intention to develop cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture. It is also planned to create a joint working group to ensure the effective implementation of activities in this area.

Date		Time
13-09-2023		11:13

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Kazakhstan increased exports of agricultural products

Kazakhstan increased exports of agricultural products

In the first half of the year, due to an increase in supplies of wheat, flour and other goods, Kazakhstan increased exports of agricultural products by 5% compared to the same period last year. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan. “Based on the results of six months of 2023, exports of agricultural products increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, from $2.6 billion to $2.7 billion,” the statement says. The department noted that the export of livestock products amounted to $80 million, which is 18% higher than the figures for 6 months of the previous year. Exports of crop products amounted to $1.56 billion, which is 4.7% higher than last year. The top five agricultural products of Kazakhstan supplied to foreign markets include wheat, flour, sunflower oil, flax seeds and barley, the ministry specified.

Date		Time
13-09-2023		11:01

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Uzbek breeders presented a new high-yielding tomato variety

Uzbek breeders presented a new high-yielding tomato variety

Scientists at the Research Institute of Vegetables, Melons and Potatoes under the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan have presented a new tomato variety "Mustakillik - 28" for industrial cultivation on open ground. The yield of the new variety is about 4-5 times higher than that of other varieties grown in the country. In addition, this variety has a high sugar content, transportability and other characteristics. According to Alisher Ismailov, head of the Samarkand Scientific Experimental Station of the Research Institute of Vegetables, Melons and Potatoes, the Mustakillik-28 variety is distinguished by a high yield and disease resistance. If on other varieties the yield of tomato on open ground is about 40-50 tons per hectare, then the yield of the new variety is 180-200 tons/ha. The sugar content in them is 7%, which is considered quite high for a tomato. In addition, the fruits of the new variety are quite juicy and transportable. At the first harvest, about 90% of the crop can be harvested, and at the second harvest, the remaining 10% of the crop. All these characteristics of the new variety indicate that it is well suited for producers who grow tomatoes for further processing, for example, to produce tomato paste or juice concentrate. [UzDaily]

Date		Time
13-09-2023		10:22

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Wheat imports to Georgia up 40%

Wheat imports to Georgia up 40%

Imports of wheat to Georgia increased by almost 40%, and for 7 months of this year amounted to 27 million dollars in monetary terms, while in the same period last year - 19 million dollars - information about this is published by the investment bank Galt&Taggart. "In August 2023 wheat prices increased by 2.2 per cent. Uncertainty remains over grain supplies due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the termination of the grain agreement. Canada, one of the major wheat producing countries, is expected to experience dry weather in 2023, leading to a 14 per cent decline in production in 2023. Despite the increased uncertainty, benchmark wheat prices are still 20 per cent lower than last year. due to a bumper crop in the northern hemisphere," the survey said.

Date		Time
13-09-2023		09:38

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Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan signs memorandum on joint cultivation of hazelnuts

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan signs memorandum on joint cultivation of hazelnuts

Azerbaijan's LLC Agrarco company and Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture signed a memorandum on joint cultivation of hazelnuts, AzVision.az reports. Within the framework of the state visit of the Uzbekistan delegation headed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Baku, Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan Aziz Voitov met with Director of Agrarco Javid Kazimov. The purpose of the meeting was to get acquainted with the experience of growing hazelnuts, their processing, and the development of horticulture in general. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the parties also discussed the promotion and development of Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations in the field of agriculture. In addition, during the meeting, the prospects of exchanging experience and sending specialists to Azerbaijan who will be trained in the field of hazelnut cultivation were discussed.

Date		Time
28-08-2023		12:26

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Export of dried fruits from Turkey exceeded $ 1.1 billion

Export of dried fruits from Turkey exceeded $ 1.1 billion

Exports of dried fruits from Turkey in the export season of 2022-23. reached 1.103 billion dollars. This was announced by the head of the Union of Exporters of dried fruits from the Aegean region Mehmet Ali Ishyk. Ishyk noted that Turkey takes a leading position in the world in the export of dried fruits. According to him, export increased by 5 percent compared to the previous season, to 1 billion 103 million dollars. “The main importer of Kuragi from Turkey became the United States. Export to this country grew by $ 72 million. The second place is France – $ 40 million, the third Germany – $ 33 million,” he said. The leader among the importers of Turkish raisins in the 2022-23 season. Great Britain became, Ishyk emphasized. “Izuma exports to the UK reached $ 104 million. Following Germany – $ 55 million and the Netherlands – $ 50 million. The main importer of dried figs has become the United States – $ 38 million,” Ishyk said. Ishyk also emphasized that Turkey remains the leader in the export of organic dried fruits in the world.

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28-08-2023		12:06

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Kazakhstan to produce bananas on industrial scale

Kazakhstan to produce bananas on industrial scale

A complex of greenhouses with banana trees was built in the Turkestan region. Its total floor size is going to be more than 10 hectares. According to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, a variety of bananas in the greenhouse was intentionally created for Kazakhstan’s climate. The greenhouse has a capacity of 1,000 tons of bananas per year. The first harvest is expected in six to eight months (in February or April 2024). The first stage of the project cost $4 million. The complex of greenhouses was built by Turkish GenGroup Qazaqstan with the help of extra-strong materials. So far, the greenhouse is occupying 5.3 hectares. The complex is expected to be expanded to an additional 5 hectares. Apart from bananas, the company wants to grow tomatoes and strawberries here. The greenhouse is equipped with climate control and an adaptive nutrition system. The ministry said that these technologies will help «the plant to open its natural potential even in poor conditions.»

Date		Time
28-08-2023		11:12

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Export of Georgian agro-food products increases

Export of Georgian agro-food products increases

The export value of Georgian agro-food products in 2023 increased by 27.7 percent, compared to the same figure of the previous year, amounting to $787.5 million, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia said. In the seven months of this year, a particular increase in the export of alcoholic beverages, wine, non-alcoholic carbonated soft drinks, blueberries and canned fruits was recorded, the Ministry noted. The volume of wine exports increased by 24.3 percent with the export value of $150.0 million and the export of alcoholic beverages, increased by 46.1 percent, amounted to $98.8 million. Non-alcoholic carbonated drinks export value constituted $67.1 million, increasing by 62.5 percent. The highest increase has been recorded in blueberry export, which increased by 118 percent and equalled $18.2 million. From January to July, Georgian agro-food products were exported to the United States, European Union member countries, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ukraine, China and Russia, as well as other countries. The export of products from Georgia to the EU countries amounted to $89 million, which has been a 2.2 percent increase, compared to the same figure for the same period in 2022.

Date		Time
28-08-2023		10:51

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YURT has become the information partner of the Turkish exhibition Growmach

YURT has become the information partner of the Turkish exhibition Growmach

LLC YURT has received the status of the Information Partner of Growmach Exhibition of Tractors, Agricultural Machinery, Equipment and Technologies of Turkey. According to the partnership agreement, "YURT" will provide active information support of the exhibition, which will be held in Antalya on October 10-14 this year, and in addition to the information support, YURT will also take part in the Growmach exhibition as an exhibitor. It should be noted that Growmach will gather industry specialists from the Middle East, Africa, Balkans, Europe, North and South America, Russia and CIS countries with the latest technologies and novelties. The event will be held at Anfaş Exhibition Center in Antalya.

Date		Time
10-08-2023		10:05

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Uzbekistan exported lemons for almost USD 3 million

Uzbekistan exported lemons for almost USD 3 million

Agricultural enterprises of Uzbekistan in January-June 2023 exported 3.5 thousand tonnes of lemons to seven foreign countries for a total amount of $2.9 million. Compared to the corresponding period of 2022, the volume of lemon supplies to the foreign market increased by 968 tonnes. According to the Statistics Agency, over the past period of this year, Russia leads the list of countries that bought the most lemons from Uzbekistan - a total of 2.7 thousand tonnes of citrus fruits were sold to this country. Kyrgyzstan (388 tonnes) and Kazakhstan (357 tonnes) are also among the top three importers.

Date		Time
09-08-2023		15:08

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Oilseeds sown area in Kazakhstan decreased by almost 20%

Oilseeds sown area in Kazakhstan decreased by almost 20%

According to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2.8 million hectares of oilseeds were sown this year. The decrease compared to last year was about 20%, or 0.7 million hectares. This is the lowest indicator for the last five years. It should be noted that the negative dynamic is observed for the first time in 8 years. In other words, from 2016 to 2022, the area sown to oilseeds increased steadily and at a significant rate, averaging 8.3% per year.

Date		Time
09-08-2023		14:35

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Growth in exports and imports of live chicken from Georgia was recorded

Growth in exports and imports of live chicken from Georgia was recorded

According to the country's National Statistical Office, live chickens worth USD 3.725 million were exported from Georgia in January-June this year. In the same period last year, the figure was $2.829 million. As for imports, Georgia imported live chickens worth USD 2.661 million in the first 6 months of the current year. In the same period last year, the figure was USD 2.014 million. Countries where live chickens are imported: Turkey - USD 1.557 million. Hungary - USD 660 thousand. Netherlands - USD 307.6 thousand. Belgium - 130.7 thousand US dollars Czech Republic - USD 5.8 thousand Countries to which live chickens are exported: Azerbaijan - USD 2.650 million. Armenia - USD 1.075 million.

Date		Time
09-08-2023		14:05

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Growmach Will Host the Latest Innovations in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies

Growmach Will Host the Latest Innovations in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies

Growmach Tractor, Agricultural machinery, Equipment & Technologies Fair to be held by Informa this year for the first time on 10-14 October is preparing to bring together domestic and international strong brands of the sector. Engin Er, the Exhibition Director, stating that preparations are on the way for this important event to be held at Antalya Anfaş Fair and Exhibition Center said that professionals of international agricultural machinery will find the opportunity to review the latest agricultural technologies and new products used in agricultural automation at Growmach. Stressing that Growmach to be held for the first time this year as an international event offers a major platform to create new opportunities of trade Er said: “As Informa, we pride ourselves in organizing another international fair in Türkiye. Both Turkish and international agricultural machinery and equipment firms show a great interest in Growmach and field sales are rapidly continuing. The entire domestic and international firms will access to the new markets and will conduct new sales connections thus finding an opportunity in growing their turnovers. With the help of Growmach we will bring our participants with the sector professionals from the Middle East, Africa, Balkans, Europe, Russia & BOT countries. We will be promoting the latest technology and new products to our visitors.” TÜRKİYE RAISES TO A HIGHER POSITION ONM GLOBAL RANKING Growmach Exhibition Director Engin Er also drew attention to the fact that the manufacture of agricultural machinery in Türkiye is on the rise for the last 20 years according to the particular data provided by TARMAKBİR and MAİB. Engin Er provided the following information: “Our exports for the 2023 January-May term has increased by 4,6 per cent depending on the 2022 level and reached 594 million dollars. With these data, the sector ranks 6th position among 23 sectors in the general machinery sectors. The countries where we export to may be described as the USA, Italy, Russia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, France, Iraq, Bulgaria, Australia, and Romania. Our import volume in agricultural machinery sector for the term of January-April 2023 increased by 84 per cent compared to the level in 2022, and reached 454 million dollars. With these data, our sector provided a foreign trade surplus of 60 million dollars as from April and ranked 23rd position amongst the general machinery sectors and 7th in export-import coverage ratio. Our exports for the term of 2023 January-May in machinery as a total grew by 11.7 per cent compared to the level in 2022 and rose to around 10,2 billion dollars. Export unit value per person was 7.3 dollars.” APPLICATIONS FOR INNOVATIONS AWARDS STARTED Stating that Growmach Innovation Awards is one of the leading events that Growmach attributes importance to, Engin Er, emphasized that Innovation Awards bears importance for the agricultural machinery sector. Expressing that the application process for the awards is in progress Er added that the entire firms operating in the agricultural machinery sector and creating innovative products may submit applications for these awards. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATION WILL LEAVE THEIR MARK ON THE FAIR The firms operating in the field of artificial intelligence and automation in agriculture will host the fair visitors at their stands with their latest technology products at this year’s Growmach fair. Şeyda Gül Marketing Expert from Mama Havacılık that manufactures agricultural spraying drones in Ankara said they aim at both promoting their drones and services at the fair and creating new networks. Stating that they attach importance to sectoral fairs, Gül said they will be convening and individually communicating at the fair with the farmers and manufacturing firms as well as certified pilots. Providing information regarding her firm Mana Havacılık, Şeyda Gül said the following: “our firm holds an installation team of an over-30 years of experience and over 100 employees in the field of aviation and aerospace. Our firm manufactures agricultural spraying drones and provide spraying services to the farmers with the help of these drones. With a human-oriented approach in manufacture and servicing, we aim at providing the most appropriate solutions to the needs of our customers. As Mana Havacılık, we manufacture 3 different types of drones and provide operational and training services. With the help of our UAV1 and UAV2 certified pilots we provide spraying services to the requesting farmers. We also raise UAV1 and UAV2 certified pilots with the help of our trainings approved by the THK University and Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Aerial agricultural spraying via drones will provide an advantage not only in respect of water but also in respect of saving agricultural sprays. By this way we also have the opportunity of preventing the potential harming on crops when they are plowed by tractors. This helps us raise efficiency.” AUTOMATED STEERING SYSTEM FACILITATES THE WORK OF FARMERS Oğuzhan Arık, General Manager of AGV Tecnic that manufactures ‘automated steering’ that has the remote command capability over the tractor on a certain route said this system helps them raise product efficiency and reduce operating costs. Arık said the following: “The automated steering system is a system that provides the capability to the driver in creating regular lines over a route defined by the user on the lands to be processed, with the tractor and self-propelled agricultural machinery (harvester-thresher, beet lifter, cotton harvester, etc.). AGV Technic automated steering system ensures comfortably completion of the processes on your field without being affected by negative weather conditions. It mostly prevents the overlapping of lines in spraying, fertilizing and crop planting practices. By the way of this system input costs will be lowered as fertilizer and seed expenditures are decreased. Farmers can very easily adapt to this system. Automated steering system also ensure saving of fuel, time, work efficiency, fertilizer, and spraying. An efficiency rise of 20 per cent may be ensured out of all the entire procedures. In other words, you can obtain 120 decares of product out of a land of 100 decares. We stand with our farmers with minimum sensitivity, easy installation, multiple operating modes, remote connection and 7/24 technical support.” Expressing that domestic and international firms will come together on the occasion of the Growmach fair which will be held for the first time this year Oğuzhan Arık added that visitors will find the opportunity of seeing the products closely. WE BRING AGRICULTURAL EFFICIENCY TO AN UPPER LEVEL Ömer Faruk Koç, the founder of the Istanbul-based Move On firm that operates on artificial intelligence and automation in agriculture said they provide both saving opportunities and advantages to the manufacturers in the sector. Koç also noted with the patented software they developed as the Move On firm, they bring agricultural efficiency to an upper level in areas like post-seeding product harvesting, spraying, fertilizers, and weeding with the help of artificial intelligence and camera systems integrated into the tractors. Providing information regarding the works of Move On, Koç said the following. “Our firm received its first patent in 2018; and we started our operations as from January 2020. We provide services across Türkiye primarily in Marmara Region. We are among the global top 5 firms operating in the artificial intelligence and autonomy of tractors. We aim at preventing agricultural efficiency and want to be beneficial to the sector and farmers. We are a firm whose hands are on keyboard and whose feet are on soil. We continue to grow in this sector with the help of different levels of artificial intelligence software developed by our Software and R&D teams. This system provides quite beneficial results in respect of plant counting, weeding, agriculture efficiency analysis, and minimizing the losses of crops. The studies we conducted showed an 8 per cent of wastage per decares when conventional ways are used. With. Move On, tractors are sensitively positioned on the field and products may be harvested in most optimum way. This also helps avoid losses arising during the harvest. Our studies for international markets is also in progress. We intend to add value to our county via the income we obtain from international markets.” Ömer Faruk Koç also added that they are excited to be meeting with the producers and firms in Antalya region for the first time through the Growtach fair thay they will be participating this year. About Informa Markets Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. We provide the entire global market participants opportunities to engage and experience business activities via the fairs entailing individual participation, targeted digitalized services, and actionable data solutions. We are bringing together buyers and vendors from a dozen of global industries including Pharmaceutical, Food, Medical Technology, and Infrastructure sectors. As the world’s leading market forming company, we are introducing a multi-faceted specialized market, offering new opportunities, and contributing to the development of these markets 365 days a year. For more information. For details: www.informamarkets.com For Detailed Information and Contact: AKC TANITIM PR Communication Services: Yasemin Arslan whatsApp: 05380216247 [email protected]

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08-08-2023		09:31

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“YURT” has become a partner of “Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd.”

“YURT” has become a partner of “Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd.”

YURT LLC and "Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd.", the leading organizer of exhibitions in Saudi Arabia (REC), have become partners. As part of the partnership agreement, YURT was granted the status of information partner of the 40th International Exhibition "Saudi Agriculture" organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd. By mutual agreement, the companies started active mutual information support. "YURT" undertook to provide a website for the International Exhibition "Saudi Agriculture", and the banner of "YURT" was placed on the website of REC. It should be noted that REC is the organizer of Saudi Arabia's leading trade events and exhibitions. Over the past 40 years, the company has successfully organized international B2B events in the heart of the region's largest market. The international trade exhibition "Saudi Agriculture", supported by the agency "YURT", will be held on October 23-26 this year in Riyadh.

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03-08-2023		17:36

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Uzbekistan's melon exports total $16.7mn over six months

Uzbekistan's melon exports total $16.7mn over six months

Uzbekistan's agricultural industry is experiencing notable growth and has shown a substantial increase in its potential for exporting agricultural products. As per the data released by the national statistics agency, Uzbekistan earned a significant $16.7mn from exporting melons during the first half of this year alone. The export volume during this period was nearly 80,000 tons of fruit, which is 16,800 tons more than the figures from the previous year. Kazakhstan imported the highest amount of Uzbekistan's melon at 35,700 tons, followed by Russia at 29,300 tons and Kyrgyzstan at 12,600 tons.

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02-08-2023		11:04

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Linen rises in price in Kazakhstan

Linen rises in price in Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan this week there has been an increase in prices for flax seeds. According to IA APK-Inform , this trend is due to a reduction in the number of oilseed offers from farmers against the backdrop of seasonal depletion of stocks. Meanwhile, as market participants say, the factor is also due to the fact that China began to actively import Kazakh flax, APK Novosti agency reports . Thus, as of July 28, demand prices for flax are announced in the range of 155-165 thousand tenge / t EXW, depending on the quality characteristics of raw materials, which is 5 thousand tenge higher than last week's prices. It is worth noting that export prices have also increased and are currently fixed within 385-395 USD/t FCA, against last week's prices of 370-390 USD/t on the same terms of delivery.

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31-07-2023		13:08

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Turkish company to launch fertilizer production in Kazakhstan

Turkish company to launch fertilizer production in Kazakhstan

One of the largest Turkish holdings Alarko Holding is ready to invest in a number of projects in the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan. In particular, the company is considering the construction of open-ground greenhouse complexes, an enterprise for the production of organomineral fertilizers, projects for the processing and sale of food products, as well as the implementation of scientific projects, the APK Novosti agency reports. The prospects for cooperation were discussed at a meeting between Vice Minister of Agriculture Baghlan Bekbauov and President of the holding Nuri Yildiz, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reports. The vice minister informed the head of the company that in Kazakhstan, producers are subsidized by the cost of fertilizers, pesticides, bioagents and biological products, as well as the cost of supplying irrigation water and purchasing seeds. In addition, reimbursement of 25% of costs is provided for the implementation of projects for the construction and expansion of greenhouse complexes, work is underway to increase the standard to 30%. It is also planned to introduce subsidizing the cost of electricity and gas during the off-season. Baghlan Bekbauov spoke about plans to amend the existing Ken Dala program, which involves financing only open ground vegetables at the rate of about 200 thousand tenge per hectare in terms of including greenhouse vegetable producers in this program. Alarko Holding is one of the largest enterprises in the world that invests and implements projects in the field of transport, oil and gas sector, energy, industry, tourism, and land management. Until 2030, the holding plans to invest about $100 million in agriculture.

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31-07-2023		12:47

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Spike in tomato prices in the Georgian market

Spike in tomato prices in the Georgian market

Tomato prices jump in the Georgian wholesale prices over the week. According to EastFruit’s price monitoring, tomatoes were sold for GEL2.20/kg ($0.85/kg) on July 21, 2023. A week earlier average price was recorded at GEL1.20/kg ($0.47/kg). Similar price movement was observed in 2022, but this time prices jumped even higher. In the same week last year, the average wholesale price for tomatoes amounted to GEL2.00/kg ($0.71/kg). So, in year-on-year terms, the price in the Georgian Laris has gone up by 10%, while it increased by almost 20% in US Dollars, which is due to the strengthening of the Georgian currency. The tomato price jump at the end of July is not a new thing in Georgia. This is a transitionary period when the supply from local high tunnels is switched by the open-field tomatoes. If there are low supplies left from the high tunnels and open-field produce has not come in yet, tomato prices jump up.

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27-07-2023		13:00

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Hamsa exports from Turkey exceed $5.8 million

Hamsa exports from Turkey exceed $5.8 million

Hamsa (European anchovy) exports from Turkey increased by 7 percent year-on-year to $5,823,665 in the first six months of 2023. According to Anadolu, citing Turkey's Eastern Black Sea Region Exporters' Association (DKİB), overseas shipments were made to 23 countries. France, Belgium and the United States were the leading importers of hamsa from Turkey during the period.

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26-07-2023		12:47

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New nectarine varieties have been developed in Uzbekistan

New nectarine varieties have been developed in Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan, scientists and breeders from the Research Institute of Horticulture, Viticulture and Wine Production under the Ministry of Agriculture presented new nectarine varieties - 'Khosiyat' and 'Ifora' and 'Ifora'. The nectarine varieties have rather large fruits, with an average weight of about 200 grams. They have a sugar content of 14 per cent.

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26-07-2023		11:50

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Georgian peach exports up 4%

Georgian peach exports up 4%

The export of 10.3 thousand tonnes of peaches since 1 May this year has earned Georgia $11.1 million. According to the country's Ministry of Agriculture, the volume of exports is 4% (439 tonnes) higher than in the same period last year. Peaches were exported mainly to Russia (9,266 tonnes), Armenia (970 tonnes), Belarus (20 tonnes) and Ukraine (18 tonnes).

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24-07-2023		12:56

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International Expo Group - YURT's partner in Uzbekistan

International Expo Group - YURT's partner in Uzbekistan

YURT LLC has established partnership relations with the Uzbek company "International Expo Group" (IEG), which organizes international exhibitions of rural economy. "YURT" received the status of the information sponsor of the XVIII international exhibition "UzAgroExpo", organized by the company. Thus, IEG became the first partner of YURT in Uzbekistan. By mutual agreement, information and advertising banners about the exhibition "UzAgroExpo" were placed on the pages of the website www.yurt.farm, and the banner of "YURT" was placed on the official page of the exhibition www.ieg.uz/uzagroexpo in the section "Information Support". It should be noted that IEG is one of the largest organizers of international exhibitions in Uzbekistan. The company has been in operation since 2004. IEG has been the organizer of 11 international exhibition projects. The exhibition "UzAgroExpo", supported by "YURT", will be held in Tashkent on November 22-24 this year.

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24-07-2023		10:48

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Azerbaijan's revenues from export of fruits and vegetables exceeded 350 million dollars

Azerbaijan's revenues from export of fruits and vegetables exceeded 350 million dollars

In January-June 2023, Azerbaijan exported 348 774 tonnes of fruits and vegetables worth 350 million 428 thousand dollars. In comparison with the same period of the previous year, the value of exported fruits and vegetables increased by 22 million 319 thousand dollars or 6.8%, the volume - by 42 398 tonnes or 13.8%. In the first 6 months of 2022, Azerbaijan exported 306 376 tonnes of fruits and vegetables worth 328 million 109 thousand dollars.

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20-07-2023		15:47

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Russia hikes tomato import quota for Türkiye

Russia hikes tomato import quota for Türkiye

Russia has once again increased the quota of tomatoes imported from Türkiye by 150,000 tons. The quota was hiked from 350,000 tons to 500,000 tons. It was previously increased to 350,000 tons in April 2022.

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20-07-2023		14:41

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Uzbekistan grows 8 million tonnes of grain for the first time

Uzbekistan grows 8 million tonnes of grain for the first time

8 million tonnes of grain grown in Uzbekistan for the first time. For the first time, the country's farmers produced more than 8.1 million tonnes of grain. At the same time, the average yield on irrigated land exceeded 70.5 kilos per hectare.

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20-07-2023		13:25

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Kazakhstan plans to import breeding sheep from France

Kazakhstan plans to import breeding sheep from France

Kazakhstan and France are negotiating to agree on veterinary certificates for the import of pedigree small cattle. This issue was discussed at a meeting of representatives of the Committee for Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan with representatives of the French Embassy. This was reported in the agricultural department. According to Amos Marie-Agnès, Adviser for Agriculture on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Issues for Kazakhstan of the Regional Economic Service at the French Embassy in the Russian Federation, businesses of both countries are interested in supplies of breeding sheep from France. However, there are no agreed bilateral certificates for this type of goods between Kazakhstan and France. In this regard, the French side presented a prepared form of a veterinary certificate for the import of live small cattle from France to Kazakhstan.

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20-07-2023		13:19

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Uzbekistan's cherry export generates $38.9 mn in revenue

Uzbekistan's cherry export generates $38.9 mn in revenue

Uzbekistan's cherry export industry has experienced significant growth, contributing to the country's economic success. On July 17, Statistics agency's calculations reported that cherry exports generated a revenue of $38.9 mln. The export volume showed a notable increase of 14,400 tons compared to the same period the previous year, with Uzbekistan exporting 24,400 tons of cherries to 14 countries worldwide, earning $33.3 million from January to June 2022.

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18-07-2023		14:43

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Avocado imports to Georgia growing at a record level

Avocado imports to Georgia growing at a record level

As for the data of the 1st 5 months of the current year, 670 tons of avocados worth 1,238,270 USD were imported into Georgia. In annual terms, the indicator has increased twice or by 118%. In particular, in January-May 2022, 567,000 USD worth of products entered the country. According to the data of "Sakstat", the avocado importing countries in January-May of this year are: Netherlands - 1,097,930 USD Turkey - 122,340 USD; Kenya - 18 thousand USD. [BPN]

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17-07-2023		13:56

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