FAO and Türkiye strengthen regional cooperation through specialized brucellosis laboratory training
06/07/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye and the Pendik Veterinary Control Institute, organized a specialized training programme on brucellosis diagno...
From field evidence to national strategy: Türkiye advances agroecology as a pathway for climate-resilient agrifood systems
01/07/2026
Ankara, Türkiye – Türkiye is advancing a national pathway for agroecological transformation, positioning agrifood systems at the centre of climate and sustainability policy.
Regional vision and action plan for Kazdağı and surrounding areas unveiled
29/06/2026
Edremit, Türkiye – The Regional Vision and Five-Year Action Plan, developed to support the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable management of forest ecosystems in and around Mount Ida (Kazdağı), was presented to stakehol...
Women-led agricultural cooperatives trained in accessing digital markets
26/06/2026
Isparta, Türkiye – Hosted by the Gülgönen Agricultural Development Cooperative in Gönen District, the training sessions took place at the Gönen Vocational School campus of Isparta University of Applied Sciences, bringing ...
Agroecological agriculture project successfully concludes in Bolu
17/06/2026
Bolu – The closing meeting of the “Development of Agroecological Management Systems through the Promotion of Ecosystem-Based Food Production in Bolu Project”, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in cooperation with the Ministry of A...
Local gastronomy to drive rural development in Düzce
12/06/2026
Ankara – Düzce possesses significant opportunities for rural development thanks to its fertile agricultural land, natural assets, rich cultural heritage and strong production potential. A recent event brought together participants to create a multi-stakeholder platfor...
35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe showcases achievements of FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes
21/05/2026
Dushanbe, Tajikistan – The FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPP) were prominently showcased at the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35), held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 11 to 15 May 2026. The confere...
Private sector representatives gather in Izmir to shape the future of agriculture in the region
08/05/2026
Izmir – Organized jointly by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Izmir Commodity Exchange (ICE), the FAO Private Sector Dialogue: Shaping Private Sector Perspectives was held on 29 April in Izmir, Türkiye. The...
Uzbekistan strengthens livestock sector through capacity development of silage production
22/04/2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – A new training initiative in Uzbekistan is bringing together smallholder farmers and producers to enhance their knowledge and practical skills of silage production, storage and utilization. Th...
Digital training for women-led cooperatives launched in Bursa
02/04/2026
Some 200 representatives of women’s cooperatives received training in food safety, branding, digital markets and financial literacy last week in Hamamlıkızık Village, Yıldırım District. The event was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organizatio...
International Day of Forests event in Ankara highlights economic benefits of forests
27/03/2026
The critical role of forests in sustainable development, environmental resilience and economic growth was highlighted at a special event, held in Ankara on 21 March, on the occasion of the International Day of Forests. Hosted b...
FAO and Türkiye launch Lake Eğirdir Project to tackle declining fish numbers and restore ecological balance
27/03/2026
A new project aimed at protecting and ensuring the sustainable management of Lake Eğirdir, one of Türkiye’s most significant freshwater ecosystems, was launched in Ankara this week. Entitled “Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience and Sustainable Management ...
Türkiye’s pandemic preparedness capacity strengthened with support from the Pandemic Fund
16/03/2026
Ankara– – Türkiye has been awarded a grant of USD 24.98 million from the World Bank Pandemic Fund for a new project aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR). In addition, a domestic co-fin...
Planting resilience in arid landscapes: Türkiye supports Turkmenistan’s forest restoration efforts
13/03/2026
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – In landscapes where water is scarce and the climate is unforgiving, every tree planted is an investment in resilience. Under the Forest Restoration Improvement for Environmental Development and Sustainability in Central Asia (FRIENDS) project, implemen...
Türkiye’s pandemic preparedness capacity strengthened with support from the Pandemic Fund
13/03/2026
Türkiye has been awarded a grant of USD 24.98 million from the World Bank Pandemic Fund for a new project aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR). In addition, a domestic co-financing contribution of USD&...
Türkiye and Ukraine strengthen cooperation for sustainable beekeeping
20/02/2026
Datça, Türkiye – Representatives from Türkiye and Ukraine gathered in Datça for a two-day multi-stakeholder validation workshop aimed at advancing sustainable beekeeping and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Conve...
FAO Talks series in Kars strengthen youth involvement in discussions on biodiversity, the climate crisis and the future of agrifood systems
23/12/2025
The Kars edition of the FAO Talks event series, launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as part of its 80th anniversary, took place on 19 December 2025 at Kafkas University, in cooperation with Migros. The event addressed several key themes including ...
Digital Village Hub Launch in Boyalı-Güdül: Advancing Digital Rural Transformation in Türkiye
22/12/2025
On 15 December 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye officially opened the Digital Village Hub of Boyali village, a community-owned space designed to empower the rural communit...
The FAO Agrifood Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme for Responsible Investment in Agriculture was discussed during a technical working meeting hosted by the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK).
15/12/2025
Ankara – As part of a joint initiative carried out in cooperation between the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a Technical Consultation and Validation...
Kyrgyzstan strengthens efforts to restore forests and protect mountain ecosystems in Issyk-Kul Region
11/12/2025
Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan – Forests play a vital role in ensuring the environmental sustainability of Kyrgyzstan. In the context of a changing climate, forest ecosystems protect mountain slopes from erosion and l...