Iran, Saudi Arabia renew agricultural ties

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Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has decided to resume exports of fruits to Saudi Arabia, the director general of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations announced. Hooman Fathi said that the ministry has initiated reviving fruit exports to the Saudi market. Prior to a diplomatic rift between the two countries, Iran was a major supplier of fruits to Saudi Arabia, he added. To further strengthen agricultural cooperation, Iran and Saudi Arabia have esta

Dec 11 202413:02

Iran, FAO foster innovation, technology to strengthen saffron industry

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture recently inaugurated a project aiming to enhance the transparency, authenticity, and sustainability of food supply chains in Iran with focus on Saffron industry. The inception workshop for “Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for the Successful Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” project took place on 28 O

Nov 4 202411:42

Iran saffron output to see major growth official says

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TEHRAN – Iran’s saffron production is estimated to reach about 400 tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2025), according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s medicinal plants national plan. “This year, 127,000 hectares of farmland have been allocated for saffron cultivation," Hossein Zeynali said He added that 23 provinces of the country grow saffron and more than 93 percent of the country’s saffron is currently produced in North Khoras

Oct 28 202417:29

Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant threads. These threads are used worldwide in both culinary and medicinal application

Oct 26 202411:44

Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut strands of different qualities and whole saffron. Buyers can purchase a minimum of 100 kilograms. The pro

Sep 9 202416:00

Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says

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Tehran – Iran plans to significantly expand the cultivation of medicinal herbs, aiming to cover 300,000 hectares of land under the seventh National Development Plan (2023-2027), an official with Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization said. According to Tarahom Behzad, the country has already surpassed its previous target, having cultivated medicinal herbs on over 491,000 hectares in the sixth plan. The new strategy focuses on sustainable practices that protec

Aug 10 202416:02

Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries

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Iran's saffron industry is flourishing, with over 25 tons of the precious spice exported to 37 countries in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year (March 20 - May 20), according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture. Hossein Zeinali revealed China, the UAE, Spain, Afghanistan, and Italy as the top destinations for Iranian saffron. This translates to a value exceeding $22 million. Iran's domestic production is also strong. Zeinali stated that over 238 tons of saffro

Jul 3 202412:06

Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023

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Iran's medicinal herb exports reached $550 million in 2023 (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), according to the head of the agricultural commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Mohammad Ali Rezaei. Rezaei, speaking at the sidelines of the "Iran Agrofood 2024" exhibition, highlighted the growing importance of medicinal herbs for the Iranian economy. He noted that these exports reach European countries, China, and many Arab nations. Saffron remai

Jun 14 202411:51

Iranian saffron exports top $207 million

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Iran's saffron exports reached a value of $207,786,281 in the year ending March 2023 (Iranian calendar year 1402), according to Roohollah Latifi, Head of the Study, Monitoring and Market Development Office. This translates to 221 metric tons of the precious spice shipped to 55 countries worldwide, Latifi said. While both export weight and global saffron prices increased, he noted a 15.7% decline in total export value compared to the previous year, he added. However, there's a positive twist wi

May 14 202413:57

Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity

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A new initiative to guarantee the purity of saffron and strengthen food supply chains was recently signed between Iran's Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Titled "Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for Successful Achievement of SDGs," the project is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Sustainable Development Goals and FAO Country Program Framework (CPF)

May 8 202418:21