The second day of the GrowTech Eurasia is in full swing and the exhibition is very crowded today. Even though the Turkish market has been a bit slow this year due to the Lira exchange rates and insecurities in the market, growers still make fair prices - only investments have slowed down.
For suppliers the markets of relevance at the moment are the Middle-East and Central Asia. Especially in the former Soviet states, investors find their way to the horticultural industry. Project size is scaling up there rapidly - with quotes being asked and greenhouses being realised of 10, 15 and 20 hectare.
Hasan Yildirim (left) is area manager Middle East & Asia for Biobest. The company produces in Turkey and exports their biological crop protection products to other markets as well.
Turan Soylu & Ziya Yildiz with Yuksel, one of the main Turkish breeders for both the national and international market
Robert Keizer, Ron Plaisier & Ahmet Kurklu with KUBO have faith in the Turkish market since the country has an agricultural background, high quality growers and good opportunities.
Chris van der Wel & Ron van der Knaap. Antalya Substrat is the Turkish subsidiary of Van der Knaap.
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Currently we’re trying to cover as much of the exhibition as possible. We’ll update you tomorrow and of course have a recap ready on Monday.