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Türkiye’s Olive Gene Bank Safeguards 364 Varieties, Celebrates Record Harvest

4/2/2025

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In Izmir, Türkiye, the World Olive Gene Bank safeguards an impressive 364 olive varieties from 18 nations, featuring 100 native Turkish cultivars. As the world's third-largest olive gene repository, it champions sustainable farming with cutting-edge technology. In 2024, Türkiye celebrated a remarkable olive harvest of 3.75 million tons, cultivating over 903,000 hectares.

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In Izmir, Türkiye, the World Olive Gene Bank safeguards an impressive 364 olive varieties from 18 nations, featuring 100 native Turkish cultivars. As the world's third-largest olive gene repository, it champions sustainable farming with cutting-edge technology. In 2024, Türkiye celebrated a remarkable olive harvest of 3.75 million tons, cultivating over 903,000 hectares.