Razi Institute, Russia’s ARRIAH Center forge veterinary, biosafety cooperation

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GENEVA – Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute and Russia's Federal Research Center for Virology and Microbiology (ARRIAH) have held high-level talks on the sidelines of the 9th Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) working group session in Geneva, exploring avenues for joint collaboration in veterinary research, vaccine development, and biosafety. The meeting followed an ARRIAH-hosted seminar introducing its research and educational capacities. Discussions focused on strengthen

Aug 24 202612:23

North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets

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Bojnurd– North Khorasan has exported 680 tons of cherries, 250 tons of pistachios, 270 tons of apples, and 225 tons of potatoes so far this crop year, signaling robust performance in the province's agricultural sector, according to local officials. Ismaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said cherry shipments from Bojnurd, the capital of northeastern North Khorasan province, have already reached Russia and Kazakhstan, reflecting the region's growing capaci

Aug 22 202612:03

Iran eyes export growth in veterinary goods as economic diplomacy takes center stage

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Tehran – Iran's Veterinary Organization has announced its readiness to expand exports of authorized agricultural products, leveraging economic diplomacy to open new markets while diversifying import routes for essential commodities, according to the agency's acting chief. Dr. Vahid Salehi urged Iranian economic attachés abroad to map out host countries' sanitary regulations and market potential, stressing that export growth depends on understanding destination-specific health prot

Aug 21 202612:56

Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies

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Tehran - Global agriculture generated $5.2 trillion in production value in 2024, making it one of the world’s largest industries. This graphic ranks the world’s largest agricultural economies by production value, based on data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). China Outproduces the Next Three Combined China generated $1.9 trillion in agricultural production in 2024, accounting for 36% of the global total. To put that in perspective, China’s agricultural e

Aug 7 202620:25

Iran exports over 2,100 tons of cherries to Russia

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Khorasan Razavi – The city of Golbahar in northeastern Iran has exported 2,135 tons of fresh cherries and sour cherries to Russia this year, reflecting growing demand for Iranian fruit in the Russian market, a local agricultural official said. Mr. Rostami, head of the Golbahar Agricultural Department, said the city harvested 8,500 tons of cherries and 11,000 tons of sour cherries this season from 710 hectares of cherry orchards and 900 hectares of sour cherry orchards. He added Golbaha

Aug 5 202608:39

Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies

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Tehran – Renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea have heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global grain supplies, fueling uncertainty in agricultural markets and raising fears of higher food prices. Ukraine has accused Russia of stepping up strikes on ports and merchant vessels, calling the attacks an effort to choke off its grain exports. Moscow, in turn, says Kyiv has intensified attacks in the Sea of Azov, a strategic corridor that handles around one-quart

Aug 5 202608:26

Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments

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Tehran – Iran has officially resumed chickpea exports after nearly a year, with industry officials expressing confidence that strong production could drive exports to a record high in 2026. Nasser Moradi, head of the National Chickpea Council, said a directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization has authorized exports through all customs offices nationwide, allowing traders to resume shipments immediately after the year-long suspension. The export ban has left the country with a

Jul 21 202613:03

FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer

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Tehran – Iran is expected to retain its position as the world's 14th largest wheat producer in 2025, with output forecast to reach 13.7 million tons, according to the latest report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The projected harvest marks a 14.2% increase from last year's 12 million tons, making Iran the second-fastest growing wheat producer among major producing countries, behind Türkiye, which is expected to post a 26.7% increase. FAO attributed the stronger

Jul 20 202618:49

Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades

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Tehran – Iran is seeking to expand exports of its renowned Liqvan cheese by strengthening the product's value chain, improving branding, and increasing investment across the dairy sector, officials said. Faramarz Afshani, Director of Food Processing Industries at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said Liqvan cheese generates an estimated 20 trillion tomans in annual economic activity and produces nearly 20,000 tons each year, making it one of Iran's most valuable traditional

Jul 17 202612:31

North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan

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Tehran – Iran's North Khorasan Province has exported 620 tons of locally grown cherries to Russia and Kazakhstan during the current crop year, backed by expanded cold storage capacity that is boosting the province's horticultural exports. Omid Misaq, Director of Plant Protection at the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said newly operational cold storage facilities have enhanced the province's ability to preserve and ship fresh produce to overseas markets. He noted that the Nar

Jul 14 202610:35