Local hybrid sunflower seed developed by a Turkish company is exported to Russia

Sunflower Seed

Published Jan 26, 2024

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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.

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Local hybrid sunflower seeds developed by a company in Tekirdağ and for which production permission has been obtained are exported to Russia. Trial plantings were carried out in Russia in 2022 with local hybrid sunflower seeds developed within the scope of the project carried out jointly by the Thrace Seed Growers Association, the Thrace Agricultural Research Institute and the producer company. After the trial planting was successful, the seed, which was exported to Russia last year, was planted in an area of 50 thousand decares. Sarı Tohum General Manager Emre Sarı told the AA correspondent that it makes them proud that the seed they developed is growing in Russia. Stating that they have been working to develop varieties for many years, Sarı said, "We carried out field studies in Russia. Studies took a long time in a very wide geography like Russia. We sent the product for trial planting in 2022. The adaptation of our variety was completed. Since the results were good, we planned ...

Source: Sondakika