b'Trkiyes Seed Boom: GROWING STRONG, TRADING BIGWith record seed production and a strong export market, Trkiye is positioning itself as a global leader in the seed industry.TRKIYES SEED INDUSTRYhasTop Crops & Regional Focusgrown into a critical engine of innova-tion, resilience and economic devel-opment. As one of the worlds most agriculturally diverse nations, Trkiye is uniquely positioned to develop andBULGARIAexport seeds suited to a wide rangeTHRACE REGION of climates and growing conditions.BLACK The countrys strategic investments inSEA ACCOUNTS FORresearch and development, particularly40% OF in hybrid seed breeding and biotechnol- GREECE SEA OFNATIONAL ogy, are beginning to pay off. With moreMARMARAthan 900 registered seed companiesTHRACIANSUNFLOWER and robust public-private partnerships,SEA TRKIYE PRODUCTIONTrkiye is moving toward self-sufficiencyAEGEANSEAwhile also expanding its global footprint. This growth has been especially evident in vegetable and cereal seed produc-tion, where domestic companies have started to compete more effectively with international players.However, Trkiyes seed industry still faces a number of challenges that will shape its future. Climate change, regional instability, and trade policy shifts could all affect seed production and exports. At the same time, Trkiye must continue to support smallholder farmers with access to high-quality, locally adapted seeds while ensuring biosafety and transparency in its regula-tory frameworks. Strengthening intel- Central Anatoliaaccounts for 60% of total lectual property rights and expanding education in seed science will also bewheat seed productionvital for long-term growth. If Trkiye can balance innovation with sustainabilityMediterraneanregion leads in vegetable and equity, its seed industry is poisedseed productionto become a regional powerhouse with global influence.8/ SEEDWORLD.COMINTERNATIONAL EDITION 2025'