Agricultural Sector Statement from Minister Yumaklı

Speaking at the Foodist Istanbul Fair, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated that Turkey's agricultural output reached 83.2 billion dollars in 2025 and announced that 4 more Organized Agricultural Zones will be brought into production by the end of the year.

Foodist Istanbul Fair Begins

The International Food and Beverage Fair Foodist Istanbul opened its doors to visitors at the Tüyap Congress and Fair Center.

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, and Turkish Exporters Assembly President Mustafa Gültepe attended the opening ceremony.

Agricultural Output Record

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı emphasized that the agriculture and food sector is a matter of national security and survival.

Turkey's 2025 agricultural output reached 83.2 billion dollars, seeing the highest level in the history of the Republic.

New Logistics and Export Steps

The Turkey-Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia transit corridor became operational on April 15, 2026, providing logistical advantages to the Gulf markets.

The path for seafood and almond exports to the Chinese market was cleared, expanding agricultural diplomacy activities.

Organized Agricultural Zones Targets

To date, a total of 46 Organized Agricultural Zones have gained legal entity status, and production activities have started in 16 of them.

Minister Yumaklı stated that 4 more Organized Agricultural Zones will be actively brought into production by the end of the year.