Iranian fishermen catch over 20,000 tons of Kilka fish

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Tehran - Iranian fishermen caught over 20,000 tons of tiny Kilka fish (Caspian Sea sprat) from the Caspian Sea in the past Iranian calendar year of 1403 (ended on March 20), an official with Iran’s Fishery Organization said. “Last fishing season, a total of 20,992 tons of kilka were caught in the northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran, showing a 3 percent rise compared to the same period last year,” Reza Abbaspour Naderi said recently. “This year, 70 fishing vess

Apr 14 202507:10

Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production

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Tehran – Iran expects to harvest 150,000 tons of olives this year, with 120,000 tons already collected, according to Javad Mirarab Razi, the national olive project manager. “The ongoing harvest in Gilan province is projected to contribute 40,000 tons,” Mirarab Razi said. He added, “With 60,000 of Iran's 65,000 hectares of olive orchards currently productive, the country plans to process 11,000 tons of olives into oil and 70,000 tons into canned products.” Th

Mar 8 202506:08

Iran exports 46,000 tons of kiwi fruits to global markets

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Gilan – The northern Iranian Gilan Province has achieved a significant milestone, exporting 46,112 tons of kiwi to 25 countries since the start of the export season in October, according to the head of the Gilan Province Agricultural Organization. "These exports are generating substantial foreign revenue and providing critical support to our local farmers," stated Mohammadi, head of the organization. He emphasized the vital role kiwi exports play in strengthening Gilan's sustainable,

Mar 5 202505:48

Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production

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Iran – The Iranian government has launched a five-year initiative to significantly increase rice production, a deputy minister said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Mohajer said the project will be launched by Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, and agricultural organizations in the northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan.Mohajer announced that preparations for the project's pilot phase are underway in the target provinces.

Feb 5 202511:39

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 farmed caviar output in 9 months exceeds 7,500 kilos

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Tehran – An official with the Iran Fisheries Organization said the country’s farmed caviar production during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year has reached over 7,500 kilograms. “Some 7,568 kilograms of farmed caviar have been produced so far,” Naser Karami-Rad said. He added that 3,317 tons of sturgeon meat were also produced during the said period. Gilan and Mazandaran provinces are leading the way in sturgeon farming, with 150 and 55 ac

Jan 8 202510:45

Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed to high-yielding varieties. Notably, the production of white rice is expected to experience a subs

Sep 30 202411:25

Iran dry tea output exceeds 25,000 tons

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Iran's tea industry is experiencing a surge in production, with farmers surpassing the 25,000-ton mark for dry tea output in the current calendar year. According to Habib Jahansaz, head of Iran's Tea Organization (ITO), the country has successfully produced 25,856 tons of dry tea from 114,914 tons of fresh tea leaves purchased from farmers. This remarkable feat demonstrates the industry's growth and potential. The tea harvest season in Iran traditionally begins in early May across the norther

Sep 16 202417:04

2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran

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Tehran – on the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30)., a total of 2,335 infrastructure projects will be inaugurated across the country, according to a report by the public relations office of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture. These projects, which have received a combined investment of 202,943 billion rials, are expected to create direct employment for 29,699 individuals and indirect employment for 60,653, totaling over 90,352 job opportunities nationwide. Moreover, 262,219 hous

Aug 25 202415:42

Iran begins exports of tea to 23 countries

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Tehran - Iran is ramping up its tea exports, with shipments reaching neighboring countries and European markets, Habib Jahansaz, the head of Iran's Tea Organization, said. "The door to tea exports has been opened," Jahansaz said during a visit to tea factories in Fuman, Rasht, where 12 containers of tea were being exported to Central Asia. "Tea factories in Gilan province, with their export capacity, are actively pursuing this opportunity." According to Jahansaz, Iran exports approximately 12,00

Aug 17 202413:30