Gaytancıoğlu Calls on TMO to Purchase Provisia Rice Variety

September 27, 2026 · TMO

Prof. Dr. Okan Gaytancıoğlu urged the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) to urgently include the increasingly popular Provisia rice variety in its purchase price list and protect producers in the free market.

Prof. Dr. Okan Gaytancıoğlu, a faculty member at Trakya University's Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics, stated that producers are increasingly turning to Provisia and Provisia Max rice varieties. Gaytancıoğlu noted that this variety provides a cost advantage to producers as it requires only two pesticide applications per year for weed control. Prof. Dr. Okan Gaytancıoğlu, a faculty member at Trakya University's Faculty of Agriculture, made the following assessment:

Gaytancıoğlu highlighted foreign trade expenditures, stating that Turkey procures rice from India, China, and Far Eastern countries to meet its needs. According to data shared by Gaytancıoğlu, $100 million was spent on rice imports in the first six months of 2026. Prof. Dr. Okan Gaytancıoğlu, a faculty member at Trakya University's Faculty of Agriculture, who advocates for supporting domestic production, stated:

Prof. Dr. Okan Gaytancıoğlu, a faculty member at Trakya University's Faculty of Agriculture, warned that the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) must enter the market without delay:

Inviting the institution to update its purchase conditions, Prof. Dr. Okan Gaytancıoğlu concluded his remarks:

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