AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan

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Semnan - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully spearheaded a field operation to combat the destructive olive psylla pest in Semnan province, located in northern Iran, showcasing its ability to bridge research and practical agricultural solutions. In collaboration with the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, AREEO carried out the project at the Semnan Natural Resources and Animal Affairs Research Station, according to a report carri

Mar 14 202613:00

Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation

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Lorestan - Iran’s western Lorestan Province has launched a program to develop orchards on sloped, low-yield lands using drought-resistant crops such as almonds and olives, aiming to boost productivity while reducing pressure on water resources, an official said. Mr. Beiranvand, head of horticulture at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said the initiative supports climate-adaptive cropping patterns, enhances economic returns, and promotes more efficient water use. “The firs

Feb 21 202608:43

Olive production doubles in south of Iran

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Fars - The head of the Agriculture Office in Beyza County, southern Fars Province, announced that olive production in the county has doubled this year, with total output reaching 9,000 tons compared to last year. Sediqeh Moeidi said the olive harvest in Beyza begins in mid-September with table olive varieties and continues through early February with the harvesting of oil-producing cultivars. She noted that the area under olive cultivation in the county has expanded to 720 hectares, marking

Jan 25 202610:36

Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says

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Zanjan - Tarom county of Zanjan province ranks first nationwide in olive production, with an annual output of around 60,000 tons, according to the head of the local Agriculture Office. Manouchehr Yarmohammadi said the county has 19,000 hectares of olive orchards, making it Iran’s leading olive-producing region. “About 70 percent of the harvest is processed in 150 local facilities into table olives, while the remaining 30 percent is sent to oil extraction plants.” He noted

Dec 27 202511:10

Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert

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Qazvin - An expert with the International Olive Council (IOC) in Greece said that applying scientific principles in olive orchard management is essential, noting that it can dramatically enhance both product quality and overall orchard performance. Addressing a specilized workshop on olive cultivation in the northwestern city of Qazvin, Andreas Jahanshahi highlighted the critical role of plant nutrition in determining olive quality and said, “Overuse of calcium, he explained, can harden

Dec 7 202509:23

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says

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Tehran - Marking Iran’s National Olive Day, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the critical role of olive cultivation in addressing the global climate crisis. Boroumandi said olive groves are “part of the global solution” to climate change, noting their capacity to absorb and store carbon dioxide. He stressed that olives are not just an agricultural commodity but a pillar of food security, public health, rural livelihoods, and environmental su

Nov 29 202511:28

Iran marks National Olive Day

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Tehran - As on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, and from the Mediterranean climate of the northern coasts to the warm plains of the south, t

Nov 25 202514:51

Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production

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Tehran - Iran secured the 79th place among 280 countries in global organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at a press conference for the 14th Iran Organic Festival, held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Seyed Reza Noorani said that despite the rapid global growth of the organic sector, Iran has yet to establish a foothold in international trade for these products. He explained that organic products account for 20–25% of total food consumption

Oct 27 202511:32

Iran aims to boost olive exports via innovation, branding

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to strengthen its position in the global olive market by investing in branding, processing industries, and modern technologies. According to Karim Zolfaghari, Head of the Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries Development, Iran cultivates over 55,000 hectares of olive groves and produces about 94,000 tons annually, ranking 17th among 43 producing countries. The provinces of Zanjan, Fars, Gilan, and Qazvin account for most domestic production. Zolfaghari

Oct 11 202511:08

Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official

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Zanjan – The Tarom region of Zanjan, home to a 900-year-old olive-growing tradition, remains at the forefront of Iran’s olive industry, with production projected to reach 25,000 tons in 2025, according to the deputy for Crop Production at the Zanjan Agricultural Organization. Peyman Haeri said table olive harvesting runs from mid-September to mid-November, while olive oil production begins in mid-November and continues through the end of December. Tarom currently dedicates 17,500

Sep 20 202508:02