Iran egg exports soar to 90,000 tons

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Iran egg exports soar to 90,000 tons Iran egg exports soar to 90,000 tons Tehran – Iran has achieved a significant milestone in its egg exports, surpassing 90,000 tons since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), according to the head of Iran’s Union of Egg-Laying Hen Producers.The exported eggs have found their way to various markets, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, several Persian Gulf Arab nations, and three African countries, Hamidreza Kashani s

Nov 5 202414:15

Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output

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Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Tehran – Iran has extended its dryland wheat production initiative for another five years, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. The program, which was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Execution of Imam Khomeini Order, aims to boost wheat production in the country's rainfed agricultural lands.Speaking at an event honoring the initiative's participants, attended

Nov 5 202414:08

Iran, FAO foster innovation, technology to strengthen saffron industry

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Iran, FAO foster innovation, technology to strengthen saffron industry Iran, FAO foster innovation, technology to strengthen saffron industry Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture recently inaugurated a project aiming to enhance the transparency, authenticity, and sustainability of food supply chains in Iran with focus on Saffron industry. The inception workshop for “Control of Food Authentic

Nov 4 202411:42

Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds

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Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation with the development of seven new hybrid lettuce seed varieties. The new cultivars, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology of the University Jihad, are poised to enhance the country's vegetable production. Nouri emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in boosti

Nov 4 202411:37

Iran aims to boost legume production

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Iran aims to boost legume production Iran aims to boost legume production Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled major plans to increase domestic legume production, aiming to cultivate 814,000 hectares of land with various legumes in the 2023-2024 agricultural year, targeting a yield of 720,000 tons. The primary focus for the current year is on chickpeas, lentils, beans, and other legumes like mung beans and broad beans. However, challenges such as climate change, limited

Nov 2 202414:21

Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices

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Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has sounded the alarm about the critical state of the country's agricultural sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a transformative shift towards more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Speaking at a recent ceremony at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), Nouri

Nov 2 202414:13

Iran boosts livestock health with free vaccination campaign

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Iran boosts livestock health with free vaccination campaign Iran boosts livestock health with free vaccination campaign Tehran – Iran's Veterinary Organization has initiated a comprehensive vaccination campaign to safeguard its livestock population. The major program aims to inoculate 24.2 million animals, primarily belonging to rural and nomadic communities, against foot-and-mouth disease. In the initial phase of the campaign, authorities have administered 23 million doses of the vacc

Nov 2 202413:55

West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge

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West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge Tehran – Iran's northwestern province of West Azarbaijan is poised for a significant honey harvest this year, with production expected to rise by 10%. The province’s robust beekeeping industry, encompassing 6,561 apiaries and over 1.5 million bee colonies, is driving this growth, according to Parviz Bostanchi, the deputy head of the province’s Agriculture Department for improving livestock product

Nov 2 202413:45

Iran agricultural exports soar.

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Iran agricultural exports soar. Iran agricultural exports soar. Tehran - Iran's agricultural sector has experienced a significant surge in exports over the past seven months. From March 20 to October 21, 2024, the country's agricultural exports surged by 28% in value, reaching a total of $2.2 billion. Additionally, the volume of exports increased by 16%, totaling 3.8 million tons.Key agricultural products driving this growth include pistachios, tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates. Pistachio

Oct 29 202420:18

Iran ranks third in global pomegranate production

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Iran ranks third in global pomegranate production Iran ranks third in global pomegranate production Tehran – Iran has solidified its position as a global powerhouse in pomegranate production. According to the Deputy Minister of Horticulture at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, the nation ranks third worldwide, trailing only India and China in terms of total output. “However, when considering per capita production, Iran takes the top spot.”Mohammad Mehdi Broumandi attributed Iran'

Oct 29 202420:13