Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture

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Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a new justice-oriented development plan, merit-based management, and stronger support for producers as key priorities of the ministry. Speaking at a meeting attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref, Gholamreza Nouri said the first justice-based agricultural developme

Nov 7 202511:59

Fars province remains Iran’s leading cotton producer

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Fars province remains Iran’s leading cotton producer Fars province remains Iran’s leading cotton producer Fars – Iran’s southern Fars Province continues to lead the country in cotton production, with harvesting now underway across 15,600 hectares, according to the acting head of the provincial Agricultural Organization. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi said cotton’s output this year is expected to exceed 52,000 tons of seed cotton. “The harvest began in Darab County in late Octob

Nov 4 202509:41

Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says

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Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says Tehran - Iran exported more than one million tons of apples and related products valued at over $300 million to more than 30 countries in 2024, according to the head of the country’s Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries. Karim Zolfaqari said 1,277 active facilities across the country are engaged in fruit grading, packaging, and processing, with a combined nomina

Nov 4 202509:38

East Azarbaijan emerges as major hub for egg production in Iran

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East Azarbaijan emerges as major hub for egg production in Iran East Azarbaijan emerges as major hub for egg production in Iran Tabriz – East Azarbaijan Province, in northwest of Iran, has solidified its position as one of Iran’s leading centers for poultry production, contributing nearly 10 percent of the country’s total egg output, according to the head of the provincial Agricultural Organization. Shahram Shafiei said that the province produces around 116,000 tons of eggs a

Nov 3 202511:26

Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has recorded a twentyfold increase in autumn sugar beet cultivation, reaching a production level of 2.4 million tons this year—a milestone described as historic by the head of the National Sugar Beet Research Institute. Speaking at a performance evaluation meeting, Abazar Rajabi emphasized that the expansion of autumn cultivation has not only strengthened the coun

Nov 2 202509:33

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

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

Nov 2 202509:27

Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan

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Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan Tehran – the head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 19 to 22 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. The fair will showcase agricultural

Nov 2 202509:24

Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the cur

Nov 1 202512:18

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production 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

Oct 31 202510:21

Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome

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Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Rome – Iran’s Rainfed Fig Orchards of Estahban, in southern Fars province, have been officially inscribed as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). The recognition was awarded to the Islamic Republic of Iran in honor of its enduring contribution to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity preservation in a ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organiza

Oct 31 202509:32