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Türkiye, which has 0.8% of the world’s agricultural land, produces more than 1.2% of the total global agricultural production. Like all ambitious countries in agriculture, Türkiye is increasing agricultural production by using technology and knowledge more. Agricultural product trade is also gaining importance and all countries see agriculture as a strategic area for the future. Türkiye, which is one of the important actors in the global agricultural economy with its product diversity, productivity, soil structure, production capacity and food processing industry, continues to carry this claim even further. As the 10th largest agricultural country in the world, Türkiye is right in the center of global and regional problems and opportunities due to its geopolitical location. While this situation primarily reveals sufficiency in agriculture, it also reveals the mission of being a pioneer in the region, especially in the Turkic States World geography. Türkiye, which aims to increase its agricultural production, which is close to 50 billion dollars as of 2020, to around 270 billion dollars in 2050, displays a potential to rise to the seventh place in global agriculture. These developments may increase even more due to the synergy that will emerge when the member countries of the Turkic World come together. With regional cooperation in agriculture, a great global power can emerge and every country will win. Türkiye will strive to fulfill its role as an active playmaker here.