Iran marks National Export Day

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Terhan - On National Export Day (October 20), Iran celebrates the dedication of its farmers and exporters who have strengthened the country’s non-oil economy by producing world-class agricultural goods. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Iran’s food security, sustainable development, and foreign exchange earnings. According to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, agricultural and food industries account for a major share of non-oil exports. Leading produ

Oct 21 202516:12

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals. A national conference held on Tuesday 14 October at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) to mark the World Food D

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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Ahvaz - Researchers in southern Iran are introducing modern irrigation and soil management techniques to help date palm growers cope with drought and water shortages. Nader Salamati from the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center said traditional surface irrigation methods are inefficient under current conditions. He recommended more targeted systems such as furrow and basin irrigation, which reduce water use and strengthen root growth. He also highlighted the benefits

Oct 13 202508:09

Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports

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Tehran – Iran’s low use of pesticides gives its agricultural exports a competitive advantage, especially in meeting strict international standards, the country’s Deputy Minister for Horticulture Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Speaking Tuesday at a webinar on “Strategies of the Ministry of Agriculture for Food Security”, Boroumandi stressed the pivotal role of horticulture in the economy. While orchards account for less than 20 percent of Iran’s farmland, th

Oct 1 202515:39

Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference

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Tehran – The 5th International Iran Grain Conference will convene on September 29–30, 2025, at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, gathering domestic and international stakeholders to showcase innovations and tackle pressing challenges in the grain industry. Organized by the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce, the conference will bring together representatives from the private sector, government agencies, and leading trade associations, including the Iran Flour Producers Association,

Sep 28 202511:29

Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production

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Hormozgan Province – The southern province of Hormozgan has secured third place in Iran’s national date production rankings, a provincial official announced. According to Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, Horticulture Manager at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, the province plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, producing more than 196,000 tons of dates annually. “Innovation is at the heart of our success,” Sheikhzadeh said, noting that the adoption of modern

Sep 17 202510:22

Iran marks National Date Day on September 16

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Tehran - Iran is commemorating National Date Day on September 16, a day dedicated to recognizing the cultural, economic, and nutritional significance of dates. As one of the world’s leading producers and exporters, Iran cultivates more than one million tons of dates annually across its southern provinces, making the fruit not only a staple of the national diet but also an important source of income for farming communities. National Date Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the rol

Sep 16 202515:57

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and international representatives. Speaking as a panel member in a specialized session, Mr. Toirov emphasized that cooperatives are unique structures where individuals come together to pursue

Sep 7 202510:20

Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development

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Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister has called production cooperatives a driving force for rural progress, stressing that sustainable food security is impossible without the active participation of local communities. Speaking at the second International Conference on Iran’s Cooperative Economy on Tuesday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the importance of aligning executive policies with the broader principles of the Iranian system to strengthen cohesion, foster unity, and achiev

Sep 2 202510:46

Fars Province exporting dates to neighboring countries

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Fars – The southern Fars Province, producing around 370,000 tons of premium dates annually, has secured its position as Iran’s leading date producer, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “The date harvest in Fars begins in mid-August and continues through late November. Early-season fresh soft dates (rutab) from varieties such as Kabkab, Khenezi, and Barhi are brought to market, with annual production of rutab reaching nearly 57,000 tons,&r

Aug 24 202513:18