Turkish company, Sarı Tohum, has successfully exported its locally developed hybrid sunflower seeds to Russia, following successful trials in 2022. The seeds have been planted across 50 thousand decares and the company plans to export 40 tons of seeds to Russia this year. Sarı Tohum also aims to expand its exports to the European Union, Ukraine, and Turkish republics in the Black Sea basin. The Chairman of the Board of Thrace Seed Growers Association highlighted the importance of local seed production and the global competitiveness of Turkish hybrid sunflower seeds.