Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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Ahvaz - Researchers in southern Iran are introducing modern irrigation and soil management techniques to help date palm growers cope with drought and water shortages. Nader Salamati from the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center said traditional surface irrigation methods are inefficient under current conditions. He recommended more targeted systems such as furrow and basin irrigation, which reduce water use and strengthen root growth. He also highlighted the benefits

Oct 13 202508:09

Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production

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Hormozgan Province – The southern province of Hormozgan has secured third place in Iran’s national date production rankings, a provincial official announced. According to Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, Horticulture Manager at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, the province plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, producing more than 196,000 tons of dates annually. “Innovation is at the heart of our success,” Sheikhzadeh said, noting that the adoption of modern

Sep 17 202510:22

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and international representatives. Speaking as a panel member in a specialized session, Mr. Toirov emphasized that cooperatives are unique structures where individuals come together to pursue

Sep 7 202510:20

Fars Province exporting dates to neighboring countries

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Fars – The southern Fars Province, producing around 370,000 tons of premium dates annually, has secured its position as Iran’s leading date producer, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “The date harvest in Fars begins in mid-August and continues through late November. Early-season fresh soft dates (rutab) from varieties such as Kabkab, Khenezi, and Barhi are brought to market, with annual production of rutab reaching nearly 57,000 tons,&r

Aug 24 202513:18

150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official

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Zarrin Dasht — The date harvest season is underway in Zarrin Dasht, Fars Province, with 150 tons of fresh dates already making their way to local markets, offering a flavorful prelude to the summer season. According to Mehdi Yousefi, Director of the Agricultural Organization in Zarrin Dasht, harvesting has begun across 350 hectares of productive palm groves in the region. Projections indicate that by the end of October, a total of 1,300 tons of dates and fresh dates will be harvested, with

Aug 13 202514:26

Date harvest season begins in Sistan-Baluchestan’s date capital

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Saravan – The traditional "Hamin" date harvest season has officially begun in Saravan County, the top date-producing region in southeastern Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Iraj Rostam Zehi, Director of the Agricultural Jihad Office in Saravan, announced that the county boasts 3,800 hectares of productive palm groves, yielding nearly 24,000 tons of dates annually. The majority of the crop consists of premium Mozafati and Rabbi varieties. He noted that with the arrival of t

Jul 15 202511:44

Iran, Malaysia strengthen Halal trade partnership

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture unveiled plans to deepen trade in halal products with Malaysia. During a high-level meeting with Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammad Sabu, on Wednesday, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that the current annual trade volume between Iran and Malaysia, valued at approximately $120 million, falls short of the two nations’ vast potential. He further urged a significant expansion of commercial ties, emphasizing agricu

May 1 202509:16

Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s date palm groves. The project, titled “Technical Assistance to Improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Date Palm Key Insect Pests and Diseases,” was inaugurated during an inception w

Jan 5 202512:05

Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports

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Bushehr – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in the date industry, securing the top spot in global date exports last year. This was announced by Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs, during a recent visit to Bushehr province. Renowned for its vast date palm plantations, Bushehr province boasts an impressive 38,000 hectares of cultivated land. Despite this significant production capacity, less than a third of Iran's total date harves

Nov 19 202410:03

Iran date exports surge to 123m dollars in 7 months

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Tehran – Iran's date industry continues its upward trajectory, with the country exporting a remarkable $123 million worth of dates in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - October 21).This significant achievement solidifies Iran's position as a global powerhouse in date production.Renowned for its centuries-old date cultivation heritage, Iran's warm and arid climate, particularly in its southern regions, provides ideal conditions for date palm growth. In 2021, the

Nov 10 202414:28