TOPRAK MAHSULLERI OFISI GENEL MUDURLUGU

Company Type: State-owned enterprise involved in agricultural commodity trading and market regulation.

Company Introduction:

TOPRAK MAHSULLERI OFISI GENEL MUDURLUGU, widely known as the Turkish Grain Board (TMO), is a state-owned enterprise in Turkey. Its core mission is to regulate and stabilize the agricultural commodity markets, primarily focusing on staple grains such as wheat, barley, corn, and pulses.

TMO's main functions include:

Purchasing agricultural products directly from farmers to support producer prices and provide income stability.

Operating a vast network of storage facilities, including silos, across Turkey to manage national grain reserves.

Selling agricultural products to domestic and international buyers, including mills, feed producers, and other industrial consumers, to balance market prices and ensure supply.

Engaging in import and export activities to manage the country's supply and demand dynamics for agricultural commodities.

Acting as a key market intervener to prevent significant price fluctuations and contribute to food security.

Ensuring quality control and standards for the agricultural products it handles.

The Turkish Grain Board plays a critical role in Turkey's agricultural sector, working to safeguard the interests of both producers and consumers by maintaining a consistent and affordable supply of essential food commodities.

Here are some of the products produced or sold by TOPRAK MAHSULLERI OFISI GENEL MUDURLUGU (TMO):

* Wheat

* Barley

* Corn

* Rice

* Pulses (such as lentils, chickpeas, and beans)

* Oilseeds (such as sunflower seeds)

* Poppy Seeds

* Hazelnuts

* Sugar