Organized in cooperation with FAO Türkiye and our Exchange within the scope of the United Nations (UN) 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, the award ceremony and exhibition of our Instagram Photo Contest themed “The Female Face of the Soil,” along with the “Women Farmers Adding Value to Labor Panel” program, were held with broad participation.

Following the opening speeches delivered by our Chairperson of the Board Işınsu Kestelli, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry İzmir Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Kahraman Akdoğan, UN Women Türkiye Country Director Maryse Guimond, and FAO Assistant Representative in Türkiye Ayşegül Selışık, women farmers who add value to labor shared their professional stories and experiences with the participants during the panel session. 

After the panel, awards were presented to the winners of the Instagram contest, and the exhibition featuring the winning works was officially opened.

Just as we have for years, we will continue to produce projects in every field that adds value to agriculture and labor, and to transform the wealth of agriculture into immortal photographic frames through our Instagram Contest.