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Wheat production is forecast at 19.5 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2015 because of high yields, especially in Central Anatolia.

On July 16, 2015, the Official Gazette published the Biosafety Board Decisions on genetically engineered feed imports.

Fueled by increasing disposable income levels and a strong consumer demand, the Turkish food retail sector reached US$ 121 billion in 2014.

Turkey expected to benefit when Russia implemented an agricultural trade ban against the United States, Canada, European Union, Australia, and Norway in August 2014.

Turkish soybean area and production for MY 2015 are estimated at 25,000 hectares and 90,000 MT, respectively.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have been confirmed in Ikizciler, Kastamonu Province; Edincik, Balikesir Province; and Moralilar, Manisa Province since late April 2015.

Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request the approval for dozens of genetically engineered traits for feed use only.

On May 11, 2015, The Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request approval for 38 genetically engineered traits for feed use.

Turkey’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MinFAL) General Directorate of Agricultural Establishments (TIGEM) announced a tender for the import of 1,500 head of bulls.

On May 25, 2015, FAS Ankara learned that Turkey’s High Court reversed its December 13, 2013 decision that rescinded the approval of MON810 maize.

Turkey is a major honey producer and consumer. Despite the difficulties facing the sector, production is expected to reach 110,000 metric tons in 2015.