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Türkiye exports seeds to 117 countries as export-import coverage reaches 141%
Koh announced that nearly 1,000 delegates have registered for the International Asian Seed Congress, which will be held in Antalya from December 1 to 5, 2026. The congress will address innovations in the seed industry, artificial intelligence and other new production technologies; Türkiye exports seeds to 117 countries.
Antalya will host the International Asian Seed Congress from December 1 to 5, 2026. Preparations for the congress, which will be held in cooperation with the Turkish Seed Growers Association and the Turkish Seed Industry Association under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, have reached a significant stage.
Nearly 1,000 delegates have registered for the congress so far. Around 2,000 participants are expected to attend the event in Antalya.
The congress is expected to be one of the largest events organized to date by the Asia and Pacific Seed Association. Three technical sessions will be held at the congress to discuss innovation and new developments in the seed industry.
New technologies to be showcased
New technologies used particularly in seed production will be presented to industry representatives during the technical sessions. Koh said that artificial intelligence, as well as other new technologies used in seed production, would also be on the congress agenda.
Companies will showcase the technologies they have developed in the congress exhibition area. Participants will have the opportunity to meet directly with company representatives.
Türkiye's seed exports
Türkiye has become a major exporter of seeds in recent years. The country's geographic position between Asia and Europe, its climate and its seed-growing areas provide advantages for the industry.
Türkiye exports seeds to 117 countries and ranks 10th in the world in the seed industry. When ornamental plants, seedlings and saplings are included, the number of countries to which exports are made exceeds 130.
While the ratio of exports to imports stood at 108% in 2018, it has now risen to as much as 141%.
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