Iran produces sufficient supply of avian flu vaccine

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Tehran – As part of the government's efforts to fight the highly pathogenic avian influenza, Iran has produced more than enough vaccine, a senior official says. Alireza Rafieepour, head of Iran Veterinary Organization, said that the country has a sufficient supply of avian influenza vaccines. “To date, we have not encountered any dangerous outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in industrial or rural units. Only a few isolated cases have been observed in wildlife and rura

Jan 4 202513:42

Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports

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Bushehr – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in the date industry, securing the top spot in global date exports last year. This was announced by Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs, during a recent visit to Bushehr province. Renowned for its vast date palm plantations, Bushehr province boasts an impressive 38,000 hectares of cultivated land. Despite this significant production capacity, less than a third of Iran's total date harves

Nov 19 202410:03

Iran date exports surge to 123m dollars in 7 months

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Tehran – Iran's date industry continues its upward trajectory, with the country exporting a remarkable $123 million worth of dates in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - October 21).This significant achievement solidifies Iran's position as a global powerhouse in date production.Renowned for its centuries-old date cultivation heritage, Iran's warm and arid climate, particularly in its southern regions, provides ideal conditions for date palm growth. In 2021, the

Nov 10 202414:28

Iran agricultural exports soar.

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Tehran - Iran's agricultural sector has experienced a significant surge in exports over the past seven months. From March 20 to October 21, 2024, the country's agricultural exports surged by 28% in value, reaching a total of $2.2 billion. Additionally, the volume of exports increased by 16%, totaling 3.8 million tons.Key agricultural products driving this growth include pistachios, tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates. Pistachios, in particular, were a top performer, generating $614 million

Oct 29 202420:18

Iran date exports soar in first half of 2024

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Tehran– Iran's date exports have seen a significant surge in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The value of date exports reached $78 million during this period, marking a substantial increase compared to the same time last year. Overall, Iran's agricultural product exports experienced a 26% rise in value during the first half of 2024. In addition to dates, Iran exp

Oct 12 202414:47

Iran agricultural exports flourish, surging 26 percent

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Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has experienced a significant boost, with exports soaring by 26% in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year. This surge, as reported by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), highlights the growing competitiveness of Iran's agricultural products in global markets.The country shipped a total of $1.7 billion worth of agricultural goods during this period, demonstrating a remarkable increase compared to the previous year. T

Sep 28 202411:37

Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran

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Tehran - Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country producing an impressive 1 million tons of dates annually. While date cultivation is possible in 15 provinces across Iran, the highest production is concentrated in six key regions Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Fars, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Kerman. These provinces boast extensive date plantations, with Sistan and Baluchestan leading the way with 63,000 hectares of cultivated land. This valuable agricultural commodity not o

Sep 15 202419:54

Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut strands of different qualities and whole saffron. Buyers can purchase a minimum of 100 kilograms. The pro

Sep 9 202416:00

Iran world second-largest date producer

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Iran is the world’s second-largest date producer, trailing only Egypt, while boasting the widest variety of dates globally, according to the chairman of the National Date Association of Iran. The country produces an average of 1.35 million tons of fresh dates annually, with domestic consumption accounting for 70% of the total output. The remaining 30% is exported, generating around $350 million in foreign exchange. Officials believe this figure could potentially reach $500 million with inc

Aug 20 202411:30

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

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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 weather conditions and increased investment in olive cultivation. “Iran currently has 75,000 hectares of olive groves, and

Jul 13 202412:30