Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, organized a series of specialized training workshops aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in the pistachio value chain. Held on January 26 to February 5 2025, the initiative focused on d

Mar 19 202510:02

Iran tea export stands at 13,000 tons in 11 months

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Iran tea export stands at 13,000 tons in 11 months Iran tea export stands at 13,000 tons in 11 months Tehran - Iran exported 13,000 tons of tea worth $17 million in 11 months, according to the Head of Iran's Tea Organization (ITO) Habib Jahansaz. Iran's tea industry is making significant strides in non-oil exports, achieving $17 million in revenue from 13,000 tons exported over the past 11 months, Jahansaz said. He highlighted Russia and India as primary export destinations for the Iranian t

Mar 16 202512:23

Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province

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Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province Tehran – Advanced, engineered greenhouses are rapidly transforming Tehran's agricultural landscape, generating sustainable jobs, fulfilling domestic needs, and boosting exports to key regional markets, according to an official. "A state-of-the-art 67,000-square-meter greenhouse in Varamin is now exporting over 2,000 tons of high-value produce annually, including pep

Mar 15 202512:07

Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province

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Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, visited a 10-hectare mechanized greenhouse in Varamin, situated southeast of the Iranian capital. The greenhouse cultivates various crops, including tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and bell peppers, creating

Mar 14 202506:33

Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health

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Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health Tehran – In a decisive step towards bolstering public health and environmental protection, Iran has banned 14 high-risk pesticides from its agricultural sector. Maryam Jalili Moqaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, announced the decision, emphasizing the ongoing development of mandatory standards for 30 additional pesticides. "The removal of these 14 dangerous pe

Mar 12 202523:52

Iran says ready to strengthen fisheries cooperation with UNIDO

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Iran says ready to strengthen fisheries cooperation with UNIDO Iran says ready to strengthen fisheries cooperation with UNIDO Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced the country’s willingness to continue and develop fisheries cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks in a meeting with Tomoshi Kume, UNIDO's fisheries director, on Sunday in Tehran. The Iranian deputy minister emphasized

Mar 11 202511:44

Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade

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Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture stressed the importance of expanding maritime trade in bolstering Iran's food exports, imports, and strategic reserves. This development will significantly enhance the country's maritime transportation sector and elevate Iran's position in global commerce, Gholamreza Nouri said recently. "The expansion of maritime trade dir

Mar 10 202508:44

Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran

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Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Andimeshk – The harvest of export-quality strawberries has begun in the city of Andimeshk, located in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, Iran. According to Mohammad-Jafar Afarin, a local agricultural official, the strawberries grown in Andimeshk's farms and greenhouses are of exceptional quality, giving them a competitive edge in international markets. Over 1.5 hectares of greenhouses and

Mar 10 202508:29

Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa

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Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Tehran – Iran is actively pursuing agricultural partnerships with African nations, aiming to leverage its technical expertise and investment capacity in exchange for access to overseas cultivation opportunities.Officials emphasize the potential for "win-win" collaborations, addressing Africa's need for agricultural modernization and Iran's strategic goal of diversifying its

Mar 9 202508:47

Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran

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Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran Ilam Province – Ilam Customs reports that 294,000 tons of agricultural products, valued at $123 million, have been exported to Iraq through the Mehran border crossing this year. Sohrab Kamari, Director General of Ilam Customs, announced on Tuesday that a total of 294,472 tons of agricultural products were exported to Iraq from the Mehran international border crossing from

Mar 8 202507:05