Turkey’s oilseed production is expected to rise 4% in 2018-19 to 3.06 million tonnes as good returns on cotton and sunflowerseeds are affecting farmers’ planting decisions. Cottonseed production is expected to rise by 8% and sunflowerseed by 2%, while soybean output is expected to remain steady. Total imports of soybeans and soybean meal are expected to reach 3.2 million tonnes in 2017-18.