Agriculture and Forestry Ministry

A total of 154 cranes have been banded in a span of 10 years within the scope of the work the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks has been carrying out on the endangered species, the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has announced.

A devastating fire broke out on Çiçek Island near the western city of İzmir's Seferihisar district, reducing the entire area into ashes.

The blaze, which erupted in a grassy area with no settlements, quickly engulfed the entire island late on June 16.

The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has announced an extensive project aimed at protecting forests from the destructive effects of the climate crisis and global warming.

The Turkish aquaculture industry, a key driver in the nation's exports since the early 2000s, has seen a 65 percent increase in exports, rising from $1 billion to $1.7 billion.

Türkiye's cutting-edge AI-enhanced "Decision Support System," employed in combating forest fires, will receive the World Information Society Summit Award from the UN's International Telecommunication Union at a ceremony held in Geneva on May 27-31.

The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry aims to increase the catches of Turkish vessels and obtain new fishing grounds, especially in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, by completing fisheries agreements with 12 African countries and continuing negotiations with 15 more countries.

The commission on plants suitable for culinary use, under the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, has greenlit the incorporation of four previously untapped plants into Turkish cuisine.

The newly endorsed additions include Japanese pepper, lychee, holy basil and buckwheat sprouts.

The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has seized 20 tons of banned substances imported from China, originally declared for use in paint additives and cosmetics but repackaged as plant protection products free for sale.

Türkiye is faced with the danger of losing some 20 percent of its water resources by 2030, which will pose a significant risk to its food supply, according to a study by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.

The report studied how climate change would affect the country's underground and surface water resources by 2100.

In a flavorful celebration of Antalya's renowned citrus produce, chefs showcased the versatility of the Finike district's oranges in 101 traditional dishes, with the surprising yet delectable combination of oranges with Adana kebab and pide stealing the show.