Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland

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Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Birjand – Cumin has emerged as a strategic crop for South Khorasan Province, playing a pivotal role in boosting farmer incomes and promoting agricultural sustainability in Iran's arid and water-scarce regions, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Speaking at a cumin harvest thanksgiving ceremony, Mohsen Esfandyari emphasized that the event was far more than a

May 19 202611:32

Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces

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Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Tehran – Iran has taken delivery of its first shipments of crops produced through overseas farming, including 60,000 tons of barley and 40,000 tons of cooking oil, the Minister of Agriculture announced on Tuesday. Gholamreza Nouri told reporters that the products entered the country via northern routes, marking a milestone in Iran's strategy to e

May 19 202611:29

New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies

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New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies Washington – More than half of American farmers are dissatisfied with current federal policies, according to a new survey that signals growing unrest within a core Republican constituency – the president's own political base. The poll, conducted by Farm Journal in partnership with Amato Advisors, surveyed 974 farmers across 44 states. The findings reveal deep

May 19 202611:20

Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting

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Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran – The 36th meeting of the Regional Planning Council of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with a focus on the Agriculture Working Group, was held at the organization's secretariat in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The session, chaired by Hassan Momeni, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, brought together representatives from th

May 19 202611:13

Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’

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Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’ Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’ Tehran – Iran's pistachio and kiwi exports not only continued but increased during the recent "Ramadan War" period compared to pre-war levels, a senior agriculture ministry official said. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, said the sector produces 26 million tons of annual output, including fruits, greenhouse crops, and medicinal plants.

May 18 202612:02

Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher

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Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Ahvaz – Shifting sugar beet farming from spring to autumn in Khuzestan has enabled farmers to capitalize on rainfall and cut irrigation water use, a model now being institutionalized by the province's agricultural research center, a researcher says. Hossein Kazemi, a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, describ

May 18 202611:55

Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year

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Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year Tehran – Iran’s wheat output is planned to reach 14 million tons in the current calendar year, which ends on March 20, 2027, a senior agricultural official said, assuring citizens that the nation's food security is on solid ground and there is no reason for alarm over basic commodity supplies. "Fortunately, we are going through a very good agricultural year," said M

May 17 202611:35

Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman

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Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Kerman – The green mango harvest season has officially commenced in southern Kerman, with local agricultural officials forecasting a yield of more than 3,900 tons this year. Sadegh Hosseinzadeh, head of horticulture at the Southern Kerman Agriculture Organization, announced that picking began in late May. “Currently, about 560 hectares of orchards across Jiroft, Anbarabad, Kahnuj, Rudbar-e Jonub

May 17 202611:30

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO r

May 16 202612:26