Turkey lifted the ban on tomato exports

Turkey has lifted the ban on the export of tomatoes, introduced on March 2, Turkish private television NTV reported. Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry imposed the restriction, citing "the unusual increase in tomato prices in Turkey and the disaster caused by the earthquake." The department said it was necessary to take measures to ensure the security of food supplies and price stability, which is why tomato export restrictions were imposed until April 14. An exception was made only for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey, Palestine and Azerbaijan. In a decision published in the Turkish State ...