Iran eyes joint agricultural investment, tech transfer in Africa

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to expand agricultural cooperation with African countries through technology transfer, joint investment, and local production, moving beyond conventional exports of machinery and food products, an Iranian official said. Karim Zolfaghari, head of Iran’s Center for Development of Agricultural Mechanization and Industries, made the remarks on Saturday on the sidelines of the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation at the Agricultural Research,

Nov 2 202610:43

Exports of Iranian tea exports on rise: Official

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Tehran - The head of Iran's Tea Organization, commenting on the latest status of green tea leaves production, said the fourth (autumn) harvest is currently underway and will continue through the end of Mehr (Oct. 22). Habib Jahansaz reported the harvest of 107,000 tons of green tea leaf, adding, “We are witnessing a 17 percent increase in green tea leaf production compared to the same period last year.” He valued this volume of green tea leaf at 3,842 billion tomans and stated So

Oct 6 202611:43

Iran eyes 1.4b dollars opportunity in Uzbekistan’s food market

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Tehran - Uzbekistan’s $1.4 billion food market is open to Iranian exporters as trade between the two countries reached $305 million in the first half of 2026, and three cooperation documents were recently signed. According to Tehran Times citing Mehr News Agency, Uzbekistan is becoming one of Central Asia’s growing markets, as its food imports in the first quarter of 2026 jumped by nearly 46% to $1.4 billion. Yet Iran’s share of this market remains limited, and economic actor

Oct 2 202611:52

Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production

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Shiraz – Iran’s southern Fars Province remains the country’s leading grape producer, with annual output exceeding 517,000 tons, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. “Accounting for 17% of Iran’s grape cultivation area and 14% of national production, Fars plays a pivotal role in the country’s grape industry. Major producing regions include Kavar, Bavanat, Mamasani, Firouzabad, Jahrom, Shiraz, and Beyza,” Ahad Bahjat-Haqiqi s

Jun 22 202613:32

100,000 rose stems exported to intl markets from southwest: Official

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Yasuj - The Head of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Provincial Organization of Agriculture announced that 100,000 rose stems produced in the province have been exported to countries along the Persian Gulf during the current year. According to the Public Relations Office of the provincial Agriculture Organization, Reza Farazi said the southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province currently has 14.3 hectares of rose greenhouses operating across 33 production units. He noted that these facili

Feb 8 202612:11

Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan

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Gilan - The head of the Gilan Province Agriculture Organization said that approximately 150,000 tons of kiwi fruit have been stored in cold storage facilities across the northern province, while 50,000 tons have been exported, generating an estimated $80 million in revenue. Saleh Mohammadi stressed the importance of proper harvest timing, noting that orchardists should prevent the fruit’s sugar content from reaching excessive levels in order to avoid softening and quality loss during co

Dec 20 202510:45

Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production

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Tehran - Damask rose, also known as the Isfahan rose, has been cultivated in Iran for centuries and is celebrated as the country’s national flower due to its profound cultural and historical significance. The rose, with colors ranging from light pink to bright red, belongs to the Rosaceae family, and its fresh and dried flowers and buds are widely utilized. The plant is also highly drought-resistant, making it well-suited to Iran’s climate. More than an economic crop, the Damask

Dec 19 202507:01

FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation

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Tehran – Farrukh Toirov, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, praised the Razi Institute for its exceptional scientific capacity and longstanding legacy in vaccine production, noting that the institute’s unique expertise is not only a national asset, but a resource that should benefit the entire region. During a recent visit with Razi Institute’s director general, Ali Es’haqi, in Tehran, Toi

Aug 5 202520:27

 FAO extends deadline for submitting proposals for Standardization, Quality Control and GMP of Iranian saffron

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FAO extends deadline for submitting proposals for Standardization, Quality Control and GMP of Iranian saffron Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran hereby informs all interested institutions that the deadline for submitting proposals for Standardization, Quality Control and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of Iranian Saffron has been extended. The new deadline is now July 08, 2025, at p.m. Tehran time. This extension aims to

Jun 26 202518:35

Kazakhstan a key gateway for Iran to access Eurasian markets: Minister

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Tehran – The Iranian agriculture minister said cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is being seriously pursued and operationalized. “Kazakhstan is one of the most important and largest countries in the region, and given the current trade volume of around $500 million, the goal is to raise Iran-Kazakhstan trade exchanges to $3 billion,” Gholamreza Nouri said ahead of h

Jun 10 202516:47