CAP - THE CONFEDERATION OF PORTUGUESE FARMERS (Portugal)

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The Confederation of Portuguese Farmers (CAP) was founded on November 24, 1975, by a spontaneous movement of Portuguese farmers. CAP affirms itself as a socio-professional agricultural organisation and represents around 250 organisations from all over the country, namely Federations, Wineries, Regional Associations, corresponding to the main agricultural areas of Portugal, Associations specialised by technical sector and cooperatives. With all its affiliates, it maintains constant contact in the form of regional, national or plenary meetings, listening to the problems and needs of national agriculture and referring them to technical analysis, specialised studies or strategies to be adopted. In the last fifteen years, CAP has been involved in the representation of Portugal at the European Commission in Brussels, where it has set up a permanent delegation and participation in all the Agricultural Committees and in the Economic and Social Council.

CAP was aware that these responsibilities could only be fulfilled on an equal footing with other Member States if it could secure the establishment of a strong Technical Department and the participation and commitment of experts in the agrarian economy. As a representative of the socio-professional agricultural associativism, CAP has, in its own right, the recognition of the various Governments that Portugal has had in the last twenty years, the status of Social Partner in the Economic and Social Council - Standing Committee on Social Dialogue, between Government, Trade Unions and Employers of the most important decisions in economic and social policy.

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More info: https://www.cap.pt/en

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AJAP - ASSOCIAÇÃO DOS JOVENS AGRICULTORES DE PORTUGAL

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AJAP is a portuguese association which was created in 1983 to answer two objectives:

• Make agricultural entrepreneurs aware of the importance of the associative movement;

• Represent Young Portuguese Farmers nationally and internationally.

It is a private non-profit organisation, recognized as a collective person of public utility, with the status of a Non-Governmental Organization for Development (NGDO) and a member of the Economic and Social Council (CES). AJAP is the only organisation that represents, at national, European and international level, Young Portuguese Agricultural Entrepreneurs, aged between 18 and 40 years old. It has associated persons all over the country, with different land exploitation conditions, productive orientations, farm dimensions and economics. It is a very dynamic association, with many different actions like training courses, projects, contests, etc.

They developed the "Young Farmer Network", which consists of a project for the treatment and dissemination of technical and scientific information for Young Farmers. The central objective of the "Young Farmer in Network" project is the implementation of a Web platform that materialises, in a collaborative way, an interface for the collection, sharing and dissemination of systematised information for Young Farmers. The network support platform makes use of the so-called Web 2.0 or social Web technologies, will store information duly classified and organised according to specific topics relevant to adequate and efficient decision-making in the management of agricultural holdings managed by Young Farmers .

Based on these technologies, it is intended that the network creates its own dynamics and constitutes a bidirectional communication channel in which all its members are effectively producers and consumers of information, thus making it possible for the platform to consist of a true repository of knowledge in the areas themes covered and able to enter a process of growth and continuous improvement.

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More info: AJAP – Associação dos Jovens Agricultores de Portugal

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URGENCI Network

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URGENCI, founded as an association in 2008, is a global network of Local Solidarity-based Partnerships within the framework of agroecology, such as community supported agriculture. URGENCI is an abbreviation of urban, rural, generation, network and citizen. The network organises congresses, symposiums and other events to share knowledge and experience among Local Solidarity-based Partnerships on the basis of agroecology.

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More info: https://urgenci.net/

 

E-COMMERCE INFO PLATFORM (Türkiye)

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In E-Commerce Info Platform, The Electronic Trade Information System (ETBIS) was established in order to register the e-commerce businesses and to follow the e-commerce data in a healthy way. In this context, the fact that a business is registered with ETBIS and has an ETBIS QR code on its website shows that that business only fulfills the necessary obligations to comply with the Law No. 6563 on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce and its secondary regulations. does not guarantee that it will not/will not engage in unlawful activities. Also E-Commerce Academy covers the trainings given by the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Türkiye.

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More info: https://www.eticaret.gov.tr/

 

AGRI Trikala (Greece)

THE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES OF TRIKALON

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EAS Trikala) whose continuation is the Agricultural Cooperative of Processing and Trading of Agricultural Products of Trikala after the merger with primary cooperatives, was founded in 1930 by pure, ideologue, visionary farmers who believed in the cooperative idea and teamwork, laying the foundations for its further upward trajectory.

With the ideological envelope of the cooperative idea and with hard work, the Union evolved over time into a group of activities that occupies a dominant position in the local and regional economy. With modern Grinding Mills (EKKOKKISTIRIO MEGALOCHORIO, NEOU MONASTIRIO), with a competitive Animal Feed Industry (AGROVIZ), with dynamic acid production (OXOPOIIA METEORA), with organized structures for the disposal of agricultural supplies (GEOTECHNIQUE) and for the provision of services - serving farmers (FARMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT - OSDE), with a modern ERIOPLINTYRIO, with the provision of consulting and support services, with 85% of the shares of the "TRICKI" Cooperative Dairy Industry, with its new know-how and the experience of its executives, the UNION is a model Cooperative Organization which is a support of the farmer by supporting itself,

A Cooperative that responsibly and consistently serves the producers of the region, that utilizes the local comparative advantage of primary production, processing and offering quality and competitive products in Greece and all over the world, that employs hundreds of workers, being a key pillar of the local and regional economy activity.

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https://eastrikalon.gr/en/

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APROL PERUGIA (Italy)

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The Producers' Organization was established in 1978 as the Association of Olive Producers of Perugia (A.PR.OL Perugia), and then transformed legally in 2006 into "Agricultural Society APROL PERUGIA Organization of Producers Soc. Coop." in short also "Società Agricola APROL PERUGIA Soc. Coop.". The Organization is governed and regulated according to the principle of mutuality without private speculation and in the interest of the members has as its purpose the enhancement of olive production, the protection and improvement of the conditions and activities of the producer members, to be implemented also through a common production and marketing regulations. APROL PERUGIA adheres to Coldiretti and Unaprol.

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http://www.aprolperugia.it/

 

 

DIGITAL AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION

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Digital agriculture is emerging as one of the most exciting new innovation spaces in the food and agriculture sector. There is a high level of interest from consumers, investors and policymakers in the potential of this new approach to help deliver a sustainable and secure food supply. The Digital Agriculture Association brings the voice of the industry to issues relating to innovation and technological and digital applications in the agriculture sector. The Association also nurtures the ecosystem for organizations working in the digital agriculture space for increased cooperation.

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More info: https://digitalagassociation.com

 

 

EDITORIAL AGRÍCOLA ESPAÑOLA (Spain)

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They are a team of journalists, agronomists, agricultural engineers, veterinarians and graphic designers with extensive experience in the treatment of information and image in the agri-food sector.

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More info: http://www.editorialagricola.com/editorial-agricola/web-corporativa/home_9_1_ap.html

 

 

INTERNATIONAL AGRI-FOOD NETWORK (IAFN)

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The primary purpose of the IAFN is to define and deliver the private sectors’ commitment to addressing global poverty and food security. The Network facilitates liaison among the member organizations and associations to engage with UN agencies and other international organizations at a global level.

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More info: https://agrifood.net

 

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CONSORZIAGRARI D’ITALIA

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Consorzio Agrari D’Italia is an Italian consortium of agribusinesses that aims to promote and support the development of the agricultural sector in Italy. The organisation was founded in 2018 and is based in Rome. The consortium consists of agricultural cooperatives, producers’ organisations, and other agribusinesses from across Italy. Its main goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of Italian agriculture by promoting innovation, sustainability, and quality.

The consortium provides a range of services and resources to its members, including:

• Access to credit and financing: The consortium works to improve access to credit and financing for farmers and agribusinesses, helping them to invest in new technologies and practices that can improve the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of farming operations.

• Support for innovation: Consorzio Agrari d’Italia promotes the development and adoption of new technologies and practices that can improve the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of farming operations.

• Market development: The consortium helps its members to access new markets and customers, both within Italy and abroad. It provides information on market trends and opportunities, as well as resources to help farmers and agribusinesses improve their marketing and sales strategies.

• Networking and collaboration: Consorzio Agrari d’Italia brings together farmers, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector, providing opportunities for networking and collaboration.

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More info: https://www.consorziagrariditalia.it/

 

 

COLDIRETTI (Italy)

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Coldiretti is a national Italian farmers’ association that represents over 600,000 agripreneurs, including farmers, breeders, fishermen, and agribusinesses. It was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Rome. Main mission is to promote and defend the interests of Italian agriculture and its members. The organisation works on a variety of issues related to agriculture, including environmental sustainability, food safety, rural development, and trade policy.

Coldiretti provides a range of services and resources to its members, including:

• Advocacy and lobbying: Advocating for policies and regulations that support the interests of farmers and the agricultural sector in Italy. The organisation lobbies government officials and policymakers to promote favourable policies on issues such as trade, environmental protection, and rural development.

• Information and education: Providing its members with information and education on a range of issues related to agriculture, including market trends, best practices for farming, and new technologies and innovations.

• Marketing and sales: Working to promote the products of its members, both within Italy and abroad. The organisation helps farmers and agribusinesses to improve their marketing and sales strategies and to access new markets and customers.

• Networking and collaboration: Coldiretti brings together farmers, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector, providing opportunities for networking and collaboration.

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More info: https://www.coldiretti.it

 

 

CIA (Italy)

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CIA (Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori) is a national Italian farmer’s association that represents over 900,000 agripreneurs, including farmers, breeders, and agribusinesses. It was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Rome.

CIA’s main mission is to represent and defend the interests of Italian agriculture and its members. The organisation works on a variety of issues related to agriculture, including environmental sustainability, food safety, rural development, and trade policy.

CIA provides a range of services and resources to its members, including:

• Advocacy and lobbying

• Information and education

• Marketing and sales

• Working to promote the products

• Networking and collaboration

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More info: https://www.cia.it

 

 

SMARTAGRIHUBS

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SmartAgriHubs is a European project that aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the agriculture sector. The project is funded by the European Union and involves a consortium of over 160 partners from across Europe.

SmartAgriHubs provides a range of services and resources to support agripreneurs and farmers in Italy and other countries in Europe, including:

• Innovation experiments: Supporting the development and implementation of innovative solutions for the agriculture sector, such as precision farming technologies, smart irrigation systems, and digital supply chain management tools. These innovations can help farmers to increase their productivity, reduce their environmental impact, and improve the quality of their products.

• Business support: Providing business support services to agripreneurs, including mentoring, coaching, and access to funding and investment opportunities. The organisation helps farmers to develop and implement new business models that are based on digital technologies and innovations.

• Networking and collaboration: Bringing together agripreneurs, researchers, and technology providers from across Europe, providing opportunities for networking and collaboration. The organisation hosts events, workshops, and online platforms where stakeholders can share knowledge and ideas and build partnerships.

• Capacity building: Offering training and capacity-building programs to help agriculture entrepreneurs and farmers to develop their digital skills and capabilities. These programs include online courses, workshops, and mentoring programs.

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More info: https://www.smartagrihubs.eu

 

 

 

GREEK RURAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (GRDN) (Greece)

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Greek Rural Development Network (GRDN) is a non-governmental organization that aims to promote sustainable rural development in Greece through the use of digital technologies.

GRDN collaborates with farmers, agricultural associations, research institutions, and technology companies to develop and implement digital solutions for agriculture. The organization also provides training and educational resources to help stakeholders in the agriculture industry stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in digital agriculture.

GRDN focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture practices, including precision agriculture, precision livestock farming, and smart irrigation. The organization also aims to enhance the competitiveness of Greek agriculture by promoting digital transformation and innovation in the sector.

Overall, GRDN serves as an important stakeholder and network in the agriculture and digital sectors in Greece, promoting sustainable agriculture practices and driving digital transformation and innovation in the industry.

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More info: http://www.agrotikianaptixi.gr/en

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HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION DEMETER (Greece)

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The Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER is a public organization that aims to support the sustainable development of the agriculture sector in Greece.

Through its collaborations with various stakeholders such as farmers, agricultural associations, and research institutions, DEMETER develops and implements digital solutions to improve agricultural practices, enhance productivity, and promote sustainability.

DEMETER also provides training and educational resources to help stakeholders in the agriculture industry stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in digital agriculture. The organization fosters collaboration and networking opportunities between stakeholders to promote innovation and growth in the sector.

Overall, DEMETER serves as an important stakeholder and network in the agriculture and digital sectors in Greece, driving digital transformation and innovation in the agriculture industry to support sustainable growth and development.

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Website link: https://ipgrb.gr/

 

GREEK ASSOCIATION OF OLIVE OIL PROCESSORS AND PACKERS (SEVITEL) (Greece)

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SEVITEL is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of olive oil producers and packers in Greece. The organization aims to promote the high quality and unique characteristics of Greek olive oil and to support the sustainable development of the olive oil sector in Greece.

SEVITEL also collaborates with digital solutions providers and technology companies to develop innovative solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of olive oil production and packaging. This includes the use of digital technologies such as precision agriculture, IoT sensors, and data analytics to optimize olive oil production and ensure product quality.

Through its partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders in the olive oil sector, SEVITEL has built a network of experts and professionals that work together to promote sustainable olive oil production practices and digital transformation in the industry. The organization also provides training and educational resources to help stakeholders stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Overall, SEVITEL serves as an important stakeholder and network in the agriculture and digital sectors in Greece, helping to drive innovation and growth in the olive oil industry while ensuring high quality and sustainable production practices.

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More info: https://sevitel.gr/

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S.S. BALATCIK VILLAGE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVE  (Türkiye)

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It is an olive oil enterprise belonging to S.S. Balatçık Village Agricultural Development Cooperative, which was established on 07.02.2002 in Balatçık village of Germencik district of Aydın province and whose working area is Balatçık, Dağyeni, Ortaklar, Tekin, Selatin, Dereköy and Gümüşyeni villages. The co-operative has 90 members.

The aim of the co-operative is to meet the needs of the producers related to professional activities through mutual aid, solidarity and surety, to evaluate their products under better conditions and to protect their economic interests.

The most important task is to prepare quality and healthy products that can leave a taste on the palates of consumers while evaluating the olives of the producer partners.

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More info: http://www.balatcikkoop.org.tr/proje/proje.asp

 

AYDIN COMMODITY EXCHANGE (TÜRKİYE)

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Aydın Commodity Exchange started its activities on 10 October 1956 with 93 members.  Its mission is to contribute to the development and competitiveness of agriculture and agriculture-based industry sectors in the region, to contribute to the development of regional, national and international trade of the products in the stock exchange quotation and to contribute to the formation of free market prices, to contribute to the development of the region with social responsibility awareness.

"Commodity Exchange" in Aydın is an institution with public legal personality established in Aydın province to deal with the purchase and sale of the substances included in the stock exchange and the determination, registration and announcement of the prices formed in the stock exchange. It regulates and registers the purchase and sale of the substances included in the stock exchange. It is to determine and announce the daily prices of the substances included in the stock exchange in accordance with the procedure.

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More info: https://www.aydinticaretborsasi.org.tr

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AYDIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  (TÜRKİYE)

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Aydın Chamber of Commerce was established in 1904 and started its activities. It is to prepare its members for the future by improving the awareness of its stakeholders and preparing its members for the future by shedding light on the changing and diversifying demands in the world and in our country with the accumulation of the past.

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More info: https://www.ayto.org.tr/tr

 

TIRE MILK COOPERATIVE  (TÜRKIYE)

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Tire was established as a milk cooperative on 4 November 1967 by 11 producers in the district. It is now a cooperative with 2100 members, collecting 300 tonnes of milk daily, a milk factory with a capacity of 100 tonnes and 5 food markets. The purpose of the establishment of the co-operative; "To increase the milk production of the members, to protect their economic interests and to ensure the development of the profession, to ensure the sale of milk by converting it into finished products and to provide them with the mutual assistance of the partners and the surety of the partners in proportion to their partnership shares.

With the principle of "producing with co-operation"; its main goal is to protect both producers and consumers by ensuring the economic and social development of its partners. Its mission is to bring producers and consumers together at the same target.

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More info: https://tiresutkoop.org.tr/

 

S.S. NAZİLLİ AND SURROUNDINGS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVE (ÖR-KOOP) (TÜRKİYE)

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Founded in 1979 by 7 producers, Nazilli and Surroundings Agricultural Development Cooperative (ÖR-KOOP) is taking firm steps towards branding with the support of the villagers in the region. Nazilli and Surroundings Agricultural Development Cooperative (ÖR- KOOP), which is established in Nazilli, collects an average of 325 tonnes of milk per day, 30 tonnes of which is a first in Türkiye, produces cheese, yoghurt, buttermilk and butter in our own operating facilities, while selling the remaining 295 tonnes of milk to milk companies, contributing to the regional economy and the farmers of the region. In April 2017, the feed factory started production; It meets the cold storage needs of the region with its cold storage warehouse with a closed area of approximately 2000 square metres, which started operating in November 2019.

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More info: https://www.orkoop.com.tr

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Chambers of Agriculture

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The chambers of agriculture started to operate in 1963. The duties of the Chambers of Agriculture are to keep farmer registers, to supply and distribute inputs to their registered members, to make suggestions and cooperate with public and private institutions and organisations regarding their activities, to organise meetings on agriculture and agricultural development and to participate in such meetings, to establish laboratories, museums, sample agricultural enterprises, farmer consultancy centres, to carry out studies on irrigation, drying, afforestation, soil protection and increasing productivity, and to support social activities. Thus, efforts are made to increase the contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy and to develop farmers economically and socially. There are 17 chambers of agriculture in Aydın province. The chambers of agriculture have 5.5 million members.

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More info:

Türkiye Union of Chambers of Agriculture 

https://www.tzob.org.tr/

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Aydın Chambers of Agriculture:

http://bozdogan.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://cine.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://didim.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://efeler.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://germencik.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://incirliova.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://karacasu.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://karpuzlu.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://kocarli.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://kosk.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://soke.ziraatodasi.org.tr

http://nazilli.ziraatodasi.org.tr

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KARPUZLU ORGANIC OLIVE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION (TÜRKIYE)

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Karpuzlu Organic Olive Producers Association was founded in 2013.  There are more than a thousand registered producers. An organic olive oil production and storage facility was established with the support of the South Aegean Development Agency.

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karpuzlu%20Organik%20Zeytin%20%C3%9Creticileri%20Birli%C4%9Fi/127319041266289

 

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AGRICULTURAL CREDIT COOPERATIVES OF TÜRKIYE     

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Türkiye's agricultural credit and input leader and the socio-economic security of farmers, Agricultural Credit Cooperatives is today Türkiye's largest farmers' organisation with its regional unions, cooperatives, service bureaus, companies and more than 800,000 partners under the Central Union.

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Agricultural Credit Cooperatives aims to provide goods and services to meet the needs of its members and all Turkish farmers in a timely, reliable, high quality and favourable manner, to market its products and to make Turkish agriculture the most productive and sustainable sector that respects the environment and nature.

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Agricultural Credit Cooperatives, together with its employees, aims to contribute to the production of more than one million farmer partners by providing them with all kinds of needs to be used in their agricultural activities, to solidarity within the framework of cooperative principles and to serve Turkish agriculture and economy.

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More info: https://www.tarimkredi.org.tr/

 

 

S.S. KONYA BEET PLANTERS COOPERATIVE (TÜRKIYE)

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S.S. Konya Beet Planters Cooperative, which is the largest of the 31 Beet Cultivators Cooperatives that are members of Pankobirlik in our country, was established in Konya in 1952 by 33 shareholders. It has a total of 25 sales stores and ten affiliates.

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More info: https://www.konyapancar.com.tr

 

 

IZMİR AGRİCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER AGRİCULTURAL COOPERATİVES UNİON

 

It was established in 1971 in Izmir in order to protect the common interests of our member cooperatives, to carry out economic activities in order to realise their objectives, to coordinate their activities, to audit their accounts and transactions, to regulate their relations with foreign countries until they enter the Central Union, to develop cooperatives, to advise and guide in educational activities and cooperatives.

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https://www.koykoopizmir.com