Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health

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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 pesticides is a direct measure to safeguard the well-being of our citizens," Jalili Moqaddam said. She also reas

Mar 12 202523:52

Iran ranks second in date production

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Tehran - Iran, the world's second-largest date producer, exported 30 percent of its crop this year, generating $400 million in revenue, the head of the National Association of Iranian Dates said on Saturday.Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi told IRNA that Iran produces about 1.4 million tons of dates annually from 300,000 hectares of farmland, ranking behind Egypt in global production."Iran leads the world in date variety, offering a wide range of types to suit different tastes," he added, Tehran Times rep

Feb 18 202510:08

Major pesticide production facility opens in Shiraz

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Shiraz—Iran has opened a new pesticide production company in Shiraz, Fars Province, with the aim of boosting the city’s agricultural sector. The facility's first phase was officially opened by Jahangir Mirzaei, head of the Nomadic Affairs Organization, who underscored the importance of supporting domestic producers and farmers striving for national independence. "We must support and honor selfless producers and farmers of our country," Mirzaei said at the inauguration ceremony.

Feb 12 202508:58

Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y

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An official with Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 112 percent increase in the country's official exports of farmed caviar during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20 – December 20, 2024), compared to the total exports of the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Naser Karami-Rad, Director-General of the Office for the Restoration and Conservation of Genetic Aquatic Resources said on Sunday that 5,346 kilograms of farme

Jan 21 202507:12

Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s date palm groves. The project, titled “Technical Assistance to Improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Date Palm Key Insect Pests and Diseases,” was inaugurated during an inception w

Jan 5 202512:05

Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says

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Tehran - Iran's nomads play a critical role in ensuring national food security, particularly in red meat production, a senior official said. According to Alaee Moqaddam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Development and Human Resources, these resilient communities contribute a substantial 25% of the nation's red meat supply. He further emphasized that without their contributions, Iran would face a significant increase in red meat imports to meet domestic demand. The deputy minister highli

Dec 30 202411:02

Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis

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Shiraz – A groundbreaking achievement in veterinary medicine was unveiled on Wednesday, November 20th, as the Shiraz branch of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute presented a novel vaccine for bovine theileriosis.This marks the first time in the world that such a vaccine has been successfully developed.The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including Mr. Hossein-Ali Amiri, Governor of Fars, and Dr. Gholamreza Gol Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agricultural. Addressin

Nov 24 202413:56

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

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

Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons

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Tehran – According to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry, some 11 million tons of wheat have been purchased from Iranian farmers at guaranteed prices in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20). Sohrab Sohrabi said the Iranian government has purchased some 11 million tons of wheat worth over $193 billion from farmers so far in carrying out a national plan that guarantees the purchase of domestic production of the crop. This represents a 17% increase compared to

Aug 14 202415:21