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In an effort to tackle food price inflation, Turkey has implemented temporary tariff reductions on rice.

On December 31, 2017, in their annual announcement of the tariffs for the upcoming year, Turkey decreased the custom tariffs for walnuts and almonds to 15 percent from 43.2 percent.

Turkey has delayed the implementation of a Product Verification Monitoring System (PVMS) for another one year.

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Turkey.

Turkey’s new Law on Industry Property consolidates and updates existing decrees covering Geographical Indications (GIs).

This report describes Turkey's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and related institutions.

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

Within the scope of Turkey`s harmonization period to be an EU Member, Turkey has started to harmonize many EU laws into Turkish legislation.

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MinFAL) granted the Meat and Milk Board (ESK) permission to import beef from the EU due to dramatically rising prices since January 2015.

MY 2015 Turkish cotton crop is estimated at 370,000 hectares and 580,000 metric tons (MT) (2.7 million bales).

On November 5, 2015, the Official Gazette published the Biosafety Board Decisions on genetically engineered feed imports.

Corn production forecast is 6 MMT in marketing year (MY) 2015. The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) was a very active player in the market in MY 2015.