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FEED PLANET • OCTOBER - EKİM 2024 56 gap between harvest and consumption,” he states. He also no- tes a dramatic eightfold increase in the number of registered in- vestors in TMEX’s Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) Market, reflecting growing trust and engagement with TMEX’s platform. Looking ahead, Kırali highlights the upcoming introduction of the Commodity Market Intermediary Institutions (CMII) system, which is set to enhance market efficiency. “The CMIIs will bring user-friendly interfaces, broaden access, and enhance market efficiency,” Kırali explains. This new system is anticipated to sig- nificantly boost trading volume and market liquidity. Additionally, TMEX’s commitment to innovation is evident through projects like the AI-Supported Market Surveillance Pro- ject and the forthcoming launch of a futures market for agricul- tural products by 2025. “Our goal is to provide farmers with a more predictable financial environment and to enhance market efficiency,” Kırali adds. With a focus on technological advancements and expanding regional collaborations, TMEX is set to further its impact on Turkey’s agricultural markets and beyond. Kırali emphasizes, “Every step we take is aimed at supporting the stable growth of the agricultural sector and contributing to our national eco- nomy.” Could you please give us a brief overview of the core functions of the Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX)? TMEX was established on June 8, 2018, under Article 53 of Law No. 5174 on the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exc- hanges of Turkey. Its mission is to support the stable growth of the agricultural sector and economy by bringing agricultu- INTERVIEW • RÖPORTAJ Trading value by commodity (26.07.2019 –02.09.2024 Period) Ürün bazında işlem hacmi (26.07.2019 – 02.09.2024 Dönemi) Barley Arpa 9% Sunflower seed Ayçiçeği Tohumu 1% Other Diğer 3% Wheat Buğday 53% Corn Mısır 34%