Developments in further negotiations on agriculture in framework of world trade organization agreement on agriculture and effetcs on agriculture of Turkey

In this study, agriculture negotiations process within the framework of WTO Agreement on Agriculture was evaluated on several issues such as market access, export subsidies and domestic supports from the viewpoint of Turkish agriculture. WTO Agreement on Agriculture brings some new regulations on market access, export subsidies and domestic supports. Turkey has fulfilled her obligations substantially and there are no additional obligations for Turkey. Because of issues arisen between developed and developing countries, agriculture negotiations had been choked. However some members of WTO tried to revive negotiations in Bali Conference. It can be said that successful conclusion of negotiations depends on meeting the demands of developing countries. Turkey has concentrated her efforts on market access. There are some products that would be adversely affected from tariff reductions. Turkey would better strive towards incorporating them into sensitive and special products category. Since Turkey has not exceeding