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earthquake effect on Turkish agricultural activities

earthquake effect on Turkish agricultural activities

Foodversy IntelligencePublished 13 Jul 2026

The most important direct contribution of the earthquake to inflation is the decrease in the agricultural product coming from the region. 15% of agricultural production is in the region. The supply is already insufficient, even the slightest contraction in the crop will drive up food prices. As you may have noticed, the worst drought of the last 10 years continues. From wheat to tomatoes, the crop may be low. In summary, the supply-demand imbalance, which has already given a red alarm on the food inflation front, will multiply.

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earthquake effect on Turkish agricultural activities