Agriculture market size reached $14356.23 billion in 2024 at 8.2% CAGR. Market expected to grow to $19286.79 billion by 2028 at 7.7% CAGR. Asia-Pacific region was largest in 2023, followed by North America
Turkey's agricultural GDP reached $52.3 billion in 2016, ranking 7th globally. Agricultural exports increased from $4 billion to $16.2 billion between 2002-2016. 3 million agricultural holdings exist, with average size of 6 hectares
Organic farming uses natural inputs and techniques while avoiding synthetic chemicals. It aims for sustainability, soil fertility, and biological diversity. Organic standards prohibit GMOs, antibiotics, and synthetic fertilizers
IPM combines chemical and non-chemical pest control practices for economic management. Concept developed by entomologists in California after WWII. US national policy established in 1972 under President Nixon
Pesticides control pests, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Herbicides account for approximately 50% of global pesticide use. Pesticides are used in agriculture, disease control, and environmental management. Integrated pest management (IPM) became official policy in 2020s
Cherry tomato is an intermediate genetic variety between wild and domesticated tomatoes. Ranges from thumbtip to golf ball size, available in various colors. First domesticated in Puebla-Veracruz area of Mexico from South America. First documented in 1623 by Swiss botanist Caspar Bauhin