Turkey: Medical mint production proposal

Published Sep 1, 2021

Tridge summary

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkey is promoting the cultivation of medicinal mint as a profitable venture for investors. To support this, a feasibility report and investor guide have been prepared. The aim is to sustainably use resources and increase the value added in agricultural production. With the growth of the medicinal and aromatic plants sector, there is potential for exports and imports of essential oils to increase, particularly peppermint oil. The ministry also offers supports to boost production, improve quality, ensure sustainability, and promote environmentally friendly farming techniques.

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Original content

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry recommended those who want to invest in new and profitable areas in the agricultural sector to grow medicinal mint. The Ministry has prepared a feasibility report and investor guide on the production of medical mint for those who want to operate in this field. With the expansion of the medicinal and aromatic plants sector, it is aimed to use the resources sustainably and to transform the production into products with high added value. It is aimed to consider agricultural production as an input in the development of agricultural industries and to use surplus food in sectors such as cosmetics and energy. Exports and imports of essential oil, which can be obtained from medicinal plants, increased greatly and became one of the most developing product groups in the agricultural sector. Essential oils obtained from mint species in the world are in the second place after citrus oils in the trade in this field. Around 35 thousand-45 thousand tons ...

Source: Diyarbakirsoz