Dr. Tekelioğlu: The Institute of Geographical Indications should be established in Turkey

An article outlines the discussion from an panel event hosted by the Antalya Commodity Exchange and Antalya Agriculture Council, with participation from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the YÜCİTA President, Prof. Dr. Yavuz Tekelioğlu, among others. The panel emphasized the importance of agricultural biodiversity, local products, and geographical indications (GIs). Tekelioğlu proposed the establishment of a Geographical Indications Institute in Turkey to strengthen quality policies and support organic agriculture. The FAO representative underscored the role of small family businesses in local production and the need to economically motivate producers. Dr. Kürşad Özbek highlighted Turkey's unique agricultural biodiversity and stressed the importance of traditional farming methods and the development of GIs to protect and promote these biodiversity assets. The article underscores the potential of local products to drive rural development and economic growth, emphasizing the need for effective governance and control within the GI system.