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Turkish cotton area and production are forecast to increase about 15 percent in Marketing Year (MY) 2017/18, as good returns and government support encourage production.

The seed sector in Turkey has grown rapidly since the new seed law entered into force in 2006. Certified seed production has increased about threefold in last ten years....

Turkey reduced the import tariff on chickpeas from 19.3 percent to zero percent until July 1, 2017 due high domestic prices.

Turkey’s MY 2016/17 oilseed production is estimated to be about 2.45 MMT. Total production is projected to go up about eleven percent to reach 2.71 MMT in MY 2017/18.

On January 1, 2017, the Government of Turkey (GOT) announced increases to special consumption taxes for all alcoholic beverages except wine.

Turkey’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Livestock (MinFAL) updated the “List of Restricted Substances for Food Supplements” on January 23, 2017, which is a revision from the May 2, 2016 list.

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) completed the wheat import tender which was held on January 13, 2017. After amendments to the regulations, tenders can only be submitted in Turkish Lira.

Very dry weather in Turkey caused concern after wheat planting was finished, however rain and snow began in the first week of December 2016 throughout Turkey.

Turkey has again delayed the implementation of a Product Verification Monitoring System (PVMS) for another six months.

The year 2016 has been very difficult for Turkey's hotel, restaurant, and institutional food service (HRI) sector due to political, security, and economic instability.

This Exporter Guide to Turkey will provide an overview of the market situation and how to access the agriculture and food export opportunities in Turkey as well as provide resources and contacts...

In MY 2015/16, yields were favorable in Turkey and the total production of citrus was 3.9 MMT. The sector expects that the yield in MY 2016/17 will follow the same upward trend as last year.