Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter

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Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter Iran's caviar exports saw a significant jump in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to the director general of the Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The value of caviar exports increased by over 41% compared to the same period last year, Abbas Mokhtari said. He added that this rise was accompanied by an 82% inc

Jul 16 202406:39

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable w

Jul 13 202412:30

Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter

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Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter Iran's exports of fishery products experienced a significant boost in the first three months of 2024 (Iranian calendar year 1403), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Mokhtari reported a rise of over 40% in weight and over 30% in value compared to the same period in 2023. This translates to an i

Jul 13 202410:41

Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growi

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricu

Jul 10 202408:07

Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran

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Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, hosted a "Tropical Treats" event at the embassy in Tehran, showcasing the country's famed fruits and agricultural sector. The event highlighted the "king of fruits," durian, particularly the sought-after Musang King variety. Ambassador Omar emphasized Malaysia's efforts to expand durian exports, including gaining approval for fresh durians to

Jul 10 202407:46

Iran buys record amount of wheat from farmers

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Iran buys record amount of wheat from farmers Iran buys record amount of wheat from farmers Iran's government has purchased a record-breaking 6.3 million tons of wheat from domestic farmers since April, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a 10% increase compared to the same period last year and reflects a significant boost in the country's wheat production. "This achievement is part of a national plan that guarantees the purchase of domestically produced wheat," said Sohrab

Jul 7 202411:34

Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries

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Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries Iran's saffron industry is flourishing, with over 25 tons of the precious spice exported to 37 countries in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year (March 20 - May 20), according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture. Hossein Zeinali revealed China, the UAE, Spain, Afghanistan, and Italy as the top destinations for Iranian saffron. This translates to a value exceeding $22 mil

Jul 3 202412:06

Iran strong wheat harvest boosts domestic supplies

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Iran strong wheat harvest boosts domestic supplies Iran strong wheat harvest boosts domestic supplies Iran's Ministry of Agriculture announced a successful domestic wheat purchase program, exceeding targets with over 5.6 million tons collected since April. according to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry, this marks an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The government has already paid nearly half of the $1.647 billion owed to farmers, Sohrab Sohrabi said. Khuzes

Jun 30 202407:56

Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production

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Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production Iran ranks 23rd in the world in milk production with an annual output of over 12 million tons, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the Iranian deputy minister for livestock products, said, “Previously, our country was a major importer of dairy products, producing only about 260,000 tons of raw milk annually.” "However, thanks to the implementatio

Jun 27 202422:47