Turkiye: We do not buy even one seed from Israel

Published 2024년 12월 11일

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Turkey's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, has defended the country's seed production sector at the 8th 'International Seed Congress', emphasizing that 97 out of 100 seeds used in the nation are domestically produced. He dismissed allegations of reliance on Israeli seeds, stating that Turkey does not purchase seeds from Israel. The ministry has implemented policies to improve seed quality and yield, including breeding programs for seeds that can withstand various climate conditions. These efforts have led to a 9-fold increase in seed production over the past 22 years, contributing to the national economy. The ministry is planning to implement all necessary legislation by 2025 in collaboration with the sector.

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, stating that 97 out of 100 seeds used in Turkey are produced in Turkey, said the following regarding criticisms regarding the sector: "I would like to clarify this unfair fabrication once again. We do not buy even one seed from Israel." Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı attended the 8th 'International Seed Congress' organized by the Turkish Seed Growers Association in Antalya this year. Minister Yumaklı, who stated that he was proud of the Turkish seed sector and that it was at least as important as the defense industry, touched upon the critical importance of world population growth and food supply security and said, "As a ministry, we have created important policies for seeds, which are the guarantee of this security, and we will continue to do so. I would like to emphasize once again that we always prioritize our policies for our seed sector in order to protect the continuity and future of agricultural ...

Source: Sondakika