Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023

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Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023 Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023 Iran's medicinal herb exports reached $550 million in 2023 (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), according to the head of the agricultural commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Mohammad Ali Rezaei. Rezaei, speaking at the sidelines of the "Iran Agrofood 2024" exhibition, highlighted the growing importance of medicinal

Jun 14 202411:51

360,000 agricultural business licenses issued since 2022: Official

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360,000 agricultural business licenses issued since 2022: Official 360,000 agricultural business licenses issued since 2022: Official Some 360,000 business licenses in the sector of agriculture have been issued for applicants since the beginning of 2022, an official with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture said. “Since the beginning of 2022, the issuance of electronic business licenses in the agricultural sector through the National Licensing Portal has reached 360,000,” Elham Rez

Jun 12 202411:28

Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products

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Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products Achieving stable and fluctuation-free production of essential products, establishing domestic production on a sustainable export platform, and ensuring the reliable supply of basic inputs are key goals for the ministry, according to the Iranian Minister of Agriculture. The ministry has taken significant steps in th

Jun 12 202411:24

Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood 2024

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Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood 2024 Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood 2024 The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2024) kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds this weekend, attracting a wide range of participants from Iran and abroad. The opening ceremony included dignitaries such as Mehdi Zeyghami, Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). Over 800 Iranian companies and 136 inter

Jun 10 202412:29

Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year

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Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year Iran's agricultural exports have seen a significant boost, reaching $1 billion more in the past year compared to the same period ending in March 2023, according to Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht. This marks a positive turnaround for the sector, which had experienced nearly four years of negative growth. Nikbakht highlighted a 0.5% growth achieved in late 2023 and expr

Jun 9 202414:55

Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation

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Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Management and Human Resources Development Affairs, Hooshang Mohammadi, said that Iran will become a regional food security hub in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). "In meetings with the FAO Deputy Secretary-General and the Director-General of the Asia and Pacific Integrated Rural Develop

Jun 5 202412:26

CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok

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CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok The 34th Executive Committee (EC-34) meeting of the Centre for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) commenced on Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand, for a two-day duration. Ali Kiyani Rad, President of the Research Institute for Planning, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, is representing the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) at the meeting.The 24th Governing Council (GC-24) meeting of CIR

Jun 5 202407:53

Iran, Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture

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Iran, Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture Iran, Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture Tehran and Dushanbe are seeking to build closer ties in water resource management and agricultural development, according to reports by Mehr news agency. Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs Safdar Niyazi Shahraki met with Tajik water and soil officials to discuss areas for collaboration. The talks highlig

Jun 5 202407:28

Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer

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Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer The director of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's Medicinal Plants National Plan visited the first and largest Opuntia nursery in Iran, located in Yazd Province. The nursery produces and propagates advantageous, water-efficient, and highly resistant Opuntia cactus plant seedlings. During the visit, Hossein Zeynali said Yazd Province will soon turn into Iran’s large

Jun 2 202410:30

Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet

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Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet Iran’s agriculture minister highlighted the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture, saying the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should join hands to promote food security. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht made the remark in a message read out at the 9th meeting of SCO’s agriculture ministers in

Jun 2 202408:57