Turkiye and Russia have signed an MoU on mineral fertiliser shipments to strengthen agricultural supply security. The agreement aims to diversify Turkiye’s sources, secure raw materials and ensure farmers have uninterrupted access to essential inputs.
Turkiye and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering mineral fertiliser shipments, aiming to strengthen Turkiye’s access to fertilisers and related raw materials amid growing concerns over supply disruptions caused by regional conflicts and geopolitical risks.
Turkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli announced the agreement, describing it as part of Ankara’s efforts to diversify fertiliser sources and reduce exposure to potential disruptions in agricultural input supplies. The agreement is intended to provide Turkish farmers with more secure and sustainable access to essential inputs needed for agricultural production.
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Fertilisers are a critical component of agricultural productivity, directly affecting crop yields and production costs. Disruptions in international supply chains can increase prices and create uncertainty for farmers, particularly in markets dependent on imported fertiliser materials. By strengthening its supply relationship with Russia, Turkiye is seeking to build greater resilience into its agricultural input procurement network.
Yumakli said the agreement forms part of broader strategic measures to ensure uninterrupted access to agricultural inputs in line with Turkiye’s planned production targets. The government aims to maintain the availability of fertilisers and other essential materials while limiting the impact of external supply risks on domestic agricultural activity.
The pact also reflects the importance of diversifying sourcing arrangements amid continuing geopolitical instability. Wars and conflicts in Turkiye’s wider region have raised concerns over transportation routes, commodity availability and the reliability of traditional supply channels. Ankara is therefore pursuing multiple sources to improve supply security and ensure continuity for the agricultural sector.
Russia is a significant player in global fertiliser markets, particularly in the production and export of mineral fertilisers and key agricultural inputs. Greater cooperation between the two countries could therefore provide Turkiye with an additional supply channel while supporting Russia’s role in regional agricultural commodity trade.
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For Turkiye, maintaining stable fertiliser supplies is important for sustaining domestic food production and ensuring that farmers can operate according to national production plans. The new agreement is expected to support agricultural activity by improving the reliability of fertiliser and raw-material supplies.
The MoU comes as governments worldwide continue to reassess agricultural supply chains following disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and logistics challenges. Turkiye’s latest agreement with Russia represents a move toward greater diversification and supply chain resilience in the agricultural sector.