150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official

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Zarrin Dasht — The date harvest season is underway in Zarrin Dasht, Fars Province, with 150 tons of fresh dates already making their way to local markets, offering a flavorful prelude to the summer season. According to Mehdi Yousefi, Director of the Agricultural Organization in Zarrin Dasht, harvesting has begun across 350 hectares of productive palm groves in the region. Projections indicate that by the end of October, a total of 1,300 tons of dates and fresh dates will be harvested, with

Aug 13 202514:26

 Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia

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Minister Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Nairobi – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the country's strategic role as a trade and logistics hub connecting Kenya and East Africa with the Caucasus and Central Asia during the 7th Iran-Kenya Joint Commission meeting in Nairobi. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, Gholamreza Nouri, said that boosting economic cooperation with Kenya and achieving a $1 billion bilateral trade target are key priorities for the joint commi

Aug 13 202512:41

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the Strategic Council for Fishery Research. He stressed that securing stable financial resources is vital to

Aug 5 202520:48

Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exchange the latest innovations, research outcomes, and practical strategies in key areas shaping the future of sustainable development. The cong

Jul 26 202510:55

FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide

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Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has added four new sites to its list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), recognizing traditional farming systems in the Republic of Korea, Portugal, and Tajikistan for their unique agricultural, ecological, and cultural value. Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that the Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDRI), which serves as the country

Jul 20 202512:29

Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia

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Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad has stated that Iran acts as a bridge linking Kenya and East Africa to the Caucasus and Central Asia. He added that expanding economic cooperation with Kenya, with the goal of reaching $1 billion in trade, is on the agenda of the two countries’ Joint Commission. According to the Ministry’s public relations office, the Iran–Kenya Joint Commission began its work in Nairobi on Monday, August 12, co-chaired by Minister Gholamreza Nouri a

Jul 19 202516:16

Date harvest season begins in Sistan-Baluchestan’s date capital

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Saravan – The traditional "Hamin" date harvest season has officially begun in Saravan County, the top date-producing region in southeastern Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Iraj Rostam Zehi, Director of the Agricultural Jihad Office in Saravan, announced that the county boasts 3,800 hectares of productive palm groves, yielding nearly 24,000 tons of dates annually. The majority of the crop consists of premium Mozafati and Rabbi varieties. He noted that with the arrival of t

Jul 15 202511:44

 Nationwide agricultural land-use mapping initiative launched to support sustainable development

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Nationwide agricultural land-use mapping initiative launched to support sustainable development Tehran - Iran’s Organization for Land Affairs has launched a nationwide agricultural land-use mapping project to provide accurate and up-to-date data for national land-use planning and agricultural policymaking, a senior official announced. Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Ahmadi, Director General of the Engineering and Cadastral Office at the Organization for Land Affairs, said the projec

Jun 26 202518:22

Iran Agrofood 2025 kicks off in Tehran

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Tehran - The 32nd International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2025) officially opened on Monday at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground, drawing participation from 750 Iranian and 138 foreign companies representing 13 countries. Held annually, Iran Agrofood is one of the country’s largest specialized trade events, serving as a key platform for technology transfer, knowledge exchange, and the promotion of non-oil exports in Iran’s agri

May 21 202510:29

 Iran annual tomato exports reach $233m

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Tehran – Iran's tomato exports were valued at $233 million in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended March 20), according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). IRICA also reported a significant 29 percent increase in Iran's overall agricultural exports during the same period, reaching $5.2 billion. The total volume of agricultural exports rose by 11 percent to 7.6 million tons, according to Tehran Times. Key agricultural exports included pistachios (leading at $1.5

May 17 202506:39