Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent

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Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of pistachio exports has increased by a staggering 213% compared to the same period last year. The country exported 36,000 tons of pistachios worth $352 million during this time, marking a 122%

Aug 28 202409:27

Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony

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Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony Autumn sowing campaign kicks off in Iran, emphasizing concentrated cultivation of crops to maximize water efficiency.Ahead of the new crop year, Iranian farmers and agricultural officials gather annually to discuss and plan for the upcoming autumn sowing season. This year, the focus is on concentrated cultivation of crops during the fall and winter months to optimize the use of available water resources while minimizing ev

Aug 27 202412:05

Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns

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Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns Tehran, Iran – The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has issued a stern warning regarding the third generation of scale insects in kiwi orchards. According to the organization, September marks the final window to control this pest and prevent fruit contamination. Akbar Ahangaran, Director-General of t

Aug 26 202411:09

15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin

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15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin 15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin Varamin, Iran – A groundbreaking 15-hectare hydroponic greenhouse is currently being built in Varamin County, Tehran Province, to cultivate a variety of vegetables, an official said. According to the public relations office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Reza Farazi, the head of Varamin’s Agriculture Department, announced that at least 3 hectares of this greenhouse are

Aug 26 202410:58

2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran

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2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran 2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran Tehran – on the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30)., a total of 2,335 infrastructure projects will be inaugurated across the country, according to a report by the public relations office of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture. These projects, which have received a combined investment of 202,943 billion rials, are expected to create direct employment for 29,699 ind

Aug 25 202415:42

Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says

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Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says Tabriz, Iran - The newly appointed Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Gholam-Reza Nouri, has emphasized a farmer-centric approach as the top priority for the Ministry in the 14th government. In remarks on Friday during a recent visit to his hometown of Bostanabad, Nouri expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the people of Iran and Bostanaba

Aug 25 202415:39

Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry

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Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the new minister of agriculture nominated by President Masoud Pezeshkian. During an open session this morning, the Parliament discussed the vote for Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh, after lawmakers in favor of and against the proposed minister took the podium to express their views. After a voting, 253 out

Aug 24 202410:36

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the

Aug 20 202411:38

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Khuzestan – Iran has plans underway to grow a significant 20 tons of papaya fruit in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the head of Ramhormoz Agricultural Organization. Farshad Mehrabi explained that the Sweet Sinse variety of papaya, also known as tree melon, was cultivated for the first time in Ramhormoz across a 3,000 square meter area in May 2022. He highlighted tha

Aug 18 202418:48

Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production

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Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production Tehran – Iran has made substantial strides in potato seed production, with domestic companies now producing a substantial quantity of certified mini-tubers, according to the deputy of the Seed Registration and Certification Research Institute.Over 33 million mini-tubers are produced annually by 14 Plant Tissue Culture Companies across the country, Samad Mobasser said.

Aug 17 202413:49