The General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (Tarımsal Araştırmalar ve Politikalar Genel Müdürlüğü, TAGEM) is a government body of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey responsible for coordinating and managing agricultural research, innovation, and policy development. The Tarımsal Araştırmalar ve Politikalar Genel Müdürlüğü (TAGEM) oversees a network of agricultural research institutes and programs, supporting scientific studies in areas such as crop production, animal husbandry, fisheries, plant protection, soil and water management, and agricultural biotechnology. It aims to promote sustainable agricultural development, food security, and the dissemination of research results to farmers and stakeholders in Turkey.