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3.128.   The Regulation bans the production of genetically engineered (GE) animals and plants, and the use of GMOs and their products in baby foods and infant formulas, follow-on foods and follow-on formulas, and supplementary foods for infants and young children. The import of GE seeds is also prohibited.

3.156.   Since 2016, privatization activity was focused on the energy sector, with the State transferring operating rights for the operation of several hydroelectric power plants, fully divesting itself of a natural gas combined cycled power plant and selling its shares in the Türkiye Petroleum Oil Distribution Company. (...)

Table 3.25 Privatization activity, 2016-22
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Name of the privatized companies: Electricity production: Fethiye hydroelectric power plant (HPP) and related assets
Date of privatization: 21/03/2016
Revenue from privatization(USD million): 44.8
Form of privatization: TOR
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3.167.   (...) However, machinery, material, and equipment to be used in the work, which are selected from among medium-low, medium-high, and high technology products by Ministry of Industry and Technology regarding machinery and equipment and by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change regarding materials, by taking opinions of relevant institutions and organizations, and which are included in the list declared by the PPA[the Public Procurement Authority], must be domestic goods.

3.202.   (...) According to a recent report written jointly by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the OECD[229], Türkiye was described as one of the main provenances of dangerous counterfeit goods destined for the European Union considering both the global seized value and the number of global customs seizures. (...)
[229] OECD and EUIPO (2022), Dangerous Fakes: Trade in Counterfeit Goods that Pose Health, Safety and Environmental Risks, p. 48. (...)

4.1.   (...) Türkiye's diverse climatic and geographic conditions allow it to produce a wide variety of agricultural and horticultural products. It leads the world in the production of hazelnuts, raisins, dried figs, and apricots. In addition, it is a major producer of wheat, sugar beets, milk, poultry, cotton, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables.[2] (...)
[2] OECD, Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2022: Reforming Agricultural Policies for Climate Change Mitigation. (...)

4.2.   (...) The increase in agricultural production has been connected to increased irrigated area and the opening of inactive arable land to sustainable production.

Table 4.4 Imports of agricultural products, 2016-21
(USD million, %)
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2303; Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues, beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste: (2016) 332, (2017) 433, (2018) 327 (2019) 266, (2020) 294, (2021)388, (Average value 2016-21) 340
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4.9.   (...) According to the authorities, the main objectives of the MAF[the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry] are to: (i) ensure the sustainable use of agricultural and ecological resources; (ii) increase the standard of living in rural areas; and (iii) ensure access to safe food and high-quality agricultural products for the domestic and international markets.

4.13.   The Eleventh Development Plan (2019-23) identifies agriculture as a priority sector for the economy and has set development targets, including for sustainability and efficiency in agricultural production (Table 4.5).