Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons

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Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is making strides in organic production, according to a senior official.Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said Iranian farms produce approximately 55,000 tons of organic horticultural products annually.While this figure represents a significant contribution to the country's organic agriculture industry, it pales

Sep 18 202417:20

Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran

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Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Tehran - Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country producing an impressive 1 million tons of dates annually. While date cultivation is possible in 15 provinces across Iran, the highest production is concentrated in six key regions: Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Fars, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Kerman. These provinces boast extensive date plantations, with Sistan and Baluchestan

Sep 15 202419:54

Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture

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Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has expressed strong support for vertical farming, highlighting its potential to address both domestic food supply challenges and boost agricultural exports. During a recent visit to the Ardastani Brothers Greenhouse in Pishva, Tehran Province, Nouri emphasized the critical role of greenhouse cultivation in

Sep 14 202415:10

Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent

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Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent Mazandaran – Agricultural exports from Mazandaran Province, located in northern Iran, have experienced a remarkable surge. According to a provincial official, exports of agricultural products increased by a staggering 100% during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year compared to the same period last year. Amir Jamshidi, an official with the province's Customs Department,

Sep 11 202416:39

Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency

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Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency Tehran - Iran has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, achieving complete self-sufficiency in the production of standard cotton seed, an official said. Ghorban Ghorbani, head of the Cotton Research Institute of Iran, announced the achievement, stating, "We are now producing 100% of the standard cotton seed required by our country." Looking ahead, Ghorbani revealed plans to export surplu

Sep 11 202416:30

Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a bold initiative to establish 1,000 innovative farms by 2026, with the aim of revolutionizing the country's agricultural sector through knowledge-based practices. According to Mohammad Ghasemi, the head of the Agricultural Institute of Education and Extension, thi

Sep 11 202416:22

Iran Plant Protection Organization prioritizes safer pesticide alternatives

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Iran Plant Protection Organization prioritizes safer pesticide alternatives Iran Plant Protection Organization prioritizes safer pesticide alternatives Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has launched a significant initiative to phase out hazardous pesticides and adopt safer alternatives. According to Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, the organization's head, this transition is a paramount priority and is being implemented with urgency. “To meet the growing demands of the agricu

Sep 10 202409:56

Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent

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Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent Tehran – Iran's pistachio harvest has reached a new high, with production totaling 300,000 tons in the current Iranian calendar year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant 15% increase compared to the previous two years.Dariush Salempour, Director General of Dried Fruits Affairs at the Ministry, highlighted pistachios as a key agricultural export for Iran. The country boasts

Sep 8 202415:46

13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz

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13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz 13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz Alborz - Iran's 13th Agricultural Economics Conference – seen as a key opportunity to harness expert knowledge to overcome the country’s agricultural challenges and enhance sector management – is being held in Alborz Province, west of the capital Tehran. The 13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference opened on Sunday in Alborz Province with the

Sep 8 202415:02

Iran tomato exports surge

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Iran tomato exports surge Iran tomato exports surge Tehran – Iran's tomato exports have experienced a significant boost, contributing to a substantial increase in overall agricultural exports. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of tomato exports reached $177 million during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Tomato ranked as the second most exported agricultural item in this period, following pi

Sep 7 202407:33