Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade

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Tehran – Iran and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade, plant health standards, and the regulation of imported pesticides during a meeting between India’s ambassador and the head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. In talks with Indian Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth, Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam highlighted the long-standing commercial ties between the two countries in agricultural commodities and reiterated their shared commitment to expanding c

Dec 10 202504:43

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, dates, and saffron. Noting the regional and global challenges of pest management, he stressed the need for coordinated action with countries like India and

Dec 7 202509:46

2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February

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Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies, and global best practices in the cultivation, production, and value-chain development of tropical crops - especially the date palm. Designed a

Dec 7 202509:27

Iran Agriculture Ministry issues important statement on livestock inputs

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Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has released a pivotal statement on the supply and regulation of livestock inputs, announcing new measures to stabilize the market, improve distribution, and reassure producers amid certain reports and pressures. Following is the full text of the statement released on December 6, 2025 Attention! Dear Livestock Farmers and Poultry Producers, In response to concerns raised by some individuals regarding the supply of livestock inputs, and while

Dec 6 202501:13

Date palm leaves introduced as cost-saving broiler litter

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Bushehr – A new study by the Bushehr Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center shows that dried date palm leaves can serve as an effective and economical litter material for broiler farms, boosting farmers’ income by roughly 10 percent. Presenting the results of the research–extension project, Dr. Abdolmahdi Kabirifard said trials demonstrated that using date palm leaves as broiler bedding improves flock survival, final live weight, and overall producti

Dec 1 202511:17

Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted

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Istanbul – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture called for urgent global action to curb the loss of water and food resources during a high-level international panel on preventing water and food waste in Istanbul, attended by senior officials, ministers, researchers, and international organizations. In his address on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri noted that the protection of water and food has become a universal priority with direct implications for economic stability, social well-being, and e

Nov 28 202511:59

Iranian dates making their way into global markets

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Kermanshah - The Qasr-e Shirin city, in western Kermanshah province, produces more than 4,000 tons of dates annually, with nearly 30 percent exported to international markets, a provincial official says. Reza Khosravi, Director of the Qasr-e Shirin Agricultural Office, added that this export capacity significantly boosts farmers’ incomes and contributes to the region’s economic growth. He emphasized the importance of Ashrasi dates—a native, dry variety exclusive to Qasr-e S

Nov 22 202511:31

Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most serious agricultural challenges and stressed that improving storage, transport, packaging and processing systems is essential for achi

Nov 21 202510:56

Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce

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Sistan-Baluchestan – Sistan-Baluchestan province, in the southeast of Iran, has begun harvesting and exporting its greenhouse-grown produce to international markets, marking a new phase in agricultural development. According to Alireza Dahmorde, Head of the Sistan-Baluchestan Agriculture Organization, so far 50 tons of eggplants have been exported to Russia in three shipments, with a fourth currently being loaded. “Under a 30-hectare contract farming program in Khash, Mirjaveh, a

Nov 9 202510:36

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid climate. Alongside wheat, farmers cultivate barley, forage corn, cot

Oct 24 202512:26