Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade

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Tehran – Iran and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade, plant health standards, and the regulation of imported pesticides during a meeting between India’s ambassador and the head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. In talks with Indian Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth, Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam highlighted the long-standing commercial ties between the two countries in agricultural commodities and reiterated their shared commitment to expanding c

Dec 10 202504:43

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, dates, and saffron. Noting the regional and global challenges of pest management, he stressed the need for coordinated action with countries like India and

Dec 7 202509:46

Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official

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Tehran – Iran exported some 100 tons of saffron in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), marking a 74 percent increase in volume compared with the same period last year, according to the Vice President of the country’s National Saffron Council. Gholamreza Miri said that saffron cultivation currently covers about 127,000 hectares nationwide, concentrated mainly in the provinces of Khorasan Razavi, South Khorasan, and North Khorasan, while a total

Nov 10 202509:26

Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centuries-old agricultural practices that have withstood climate change and continue to support food security, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. Iran

Nov 2 202509:27

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, and brought together governme

Oct 31 202510:21

Iran produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, reaffirming the country’s leading position in the market. Gholamreza Nouri, marking National Saffron Day, described saffron as a symbol of Iran’s cultural identity and agricultural heritage, noting its growing global recognition as “Iran’s Red Gold.” The minister emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation among research, agricul

Oct 27 202511:39

Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers

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Tehran - Iran exported over 99.5 tons of saffron worth more than $94 million during the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), according to data from the Iranian Customs Administration. The figures represent a 73 percent increase in export volume and a $45 million rise in value compared with the same period last year. The United Arab Emirates topped the list of importers. The exports included various packaged forms of saffron weighing between 10 and 30 grams, s

Oct 26 202512:53

Iran marks National Export Day

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Terhan - On National Export Day (October 20), Iran celebrates the dedication of its farmers and exporters who have strengthened the country’s non-oil economy by producing world-class agricultural goods. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Iran’s food security, sustainable development, and foreign exchange earnings. According to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, agricultural and food industries account for a major share of non-oil exports. Leading produ

Oct 21 202516:12

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals. A national conference held on Tuesday 14 October at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) to mark the World Food D

Oct 14 202523:01

Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports

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Tehran – Iran’s low use of pesticides gives its agricultural exports a competitive advantage, especially in meeting strict international standards, the country’s Deputy Minister for Horticulture Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Speaking Tuesday at a webinar on “Strategies of the Ministry of Agriculture for Food Security”, Boroumandi stressed the pivotal role of horticulture in the economy. While orchards account for less than 20 percent of Iran’s farmland, th

Oct 1 202515:39