Iran horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister

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Malayer — Iran’s horticulture sector has recorded a $4.5 billion trade surplus, playing a decisive role in the country’s $3 billion positive agricultural trade balance, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Boroumandi said that despite reduced rainfall and ongoing sanctions, the agriculture sector grew by 6 percent in output and 5.6 percent in economic value. “Pistachio exports led the way with $1.7 billion in revenue, while kiwi exports to India

Sep 27 202510:22

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, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties

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Tehran – In a bid to bolster agricultural trade and address trade imbalances, Iran and Brazil convened their third round of bilateral discussions via video conference, hosted by Iran's Veterinary Organization.The virtual meeting pivoted around key areas including sanitary quarantine protocols for animal and plant products, and collaborative scientific and technological initiatives."Enhanced cooperation between Iran and Brazil will streamline trade, ensure adherence to technical and health

Mar 1 202517:44

Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns

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Tehran, Iran – The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has issued a stern warning regarding the third generation of scale insects in kiwi orchards. According to the organization, September marks the final window to control this pest and prevent fruit contamination. Akbar Ahangaran, Director-General of the Early Warning and Pest Control Office, emphasized the critical need for immediate action, especially in orchards designated for export. He explained that based on weather forecasts,

Aug 26 202411:09

Mazandaran province sees surge in kiwi, citrus fruit exports

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Mazandaran province in northern Iran has witnessed a significant boost in kiwi and citrus fruit exports since the start of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024), according to Babak Mo'meni, Head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Mo'meni said that a total of 125,700 tons of kiwi and citrus fruits have been exported from the region. This breaks down to over 76,000 tons of oranges and more than 25,000 tons of tangerines. The official highlighted that citrus fruits made u

Apr 29 202411:38

Iran develops gold kiwifruits

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A team of researchers at Gilan University has succeeded in developing three new varieties of kiwi with yellow flesh (gold) and a different flavor, named Sunrise, Gilda, and Zarin. The director-general of the tropical and semi-tropical fruits office of Iran’s Agriculture Ministry said the introduction of these varieties was part of an eight-year comprehensive and targeted research program with three new varieties that were registered in the 99th meeting of the Variety Introduction Committee

Jan 15 202414:37

Iran exporting agricultural products to nearly 200 countries, official says

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Iran exporting agricultural products to nearly 200countries, official says Iran is currently exporting its agricultural products tonearly 200 countries around the world, according to the country’s deputyagriculture minister for the horticulture affairs. “Annually, we export over $6 billionof agricultural products, of which $3 billion were allocated to horticulturalproducts”, Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi said. He added, “Some 200 countries are importing our agriculturalprodu

Oct 9 202321:34

Turkey and Arab states re-exporting Iranian kiwi fruits

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Turkey, Arab states re-exporting Iranian kiwi fruits An official with the Iranian Formation of Farmer’s Housesaid that the Iranian kiwi fruit brand needs the government’s support andattention in order to be able to carve out its niche and have a larger share inthe global fruit market.Iranian kiwi fruits are very good quality and extremelypopular in the global market, Enayatollah Biyabani said on Saturday, ILNAreported.He added, however, that the country’s share in exports ofki

Sep 27 202309:27

Iran exports over 3m tons of agricultural products in 5 months

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Iran exports over 3m tons of agricultural products in 5months Iran exported 3.053 million tons of agricultural products inthe first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August22), an official with the Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iransaid. The value of Iran’s exports of agricultural and foodstuffproducts increased by 19 percent in the mentioned period, also registering athree percent rise in terms of weight, according to Ruhollah Latifi. As reported

Sep 5 202318:07

Traditional horticultural methods no longer effective, official warns

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Traditional horticultural methods no longer effective,official warns The director-general of the tropical and semi-tropicalfruits office of Iran’s Agriculture Ministry warned against the use oftraditional horticultural methods due to climate changes and rising airtemperatures, noting that modern horticulture methods need to be employed. Due to climate changes and increasing air temperature in thecountry, traditional management and methods of production in tropical andsubtropical gardens a

Aug 12 202312:47