2026 Lifts Spirits in Agriculture

Güldal said 2026 may be one of the highest grain harvest years in Türkiye. Wheat output was 24.5 to 25 million tonnes and barley output was about 10 million tonnes.

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) made its highest purchase in its 88-year history, buying 12.5 million tonnes of grain, including 9.7 million tonnes of wheat and 2.6 million tonnes of barley. Purchases also included 124,000 tonnes of hazelnuts, 57,000 tonnes of dried grapes, 12,000 tonnes of green lentils and 4,000 tonnes of paddy rice. Of the purchases valued at 218.3 billion lira, 202 billion lira has been paid.

Güldal said 501,618 producers were given 767,860 appointments and that no disruptions occurred. He added that there will be no imports in 2026 and that exports are being considered due to stocks.