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

Iran potato exports surge in first five months

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Iran potato exports surge in first five months Iran potato exports surge in first five months Tehran – Iran's potato exports have experienced a significant boost, reaching a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported. This figure places potatoes among the country's top five agricultural exports during this period. IRICA further reported a remarkable 33 percent increase in the ove

Sep 7 202407:24

Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development

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Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a new organization within the Ministry of Agriculture, dedicated to the development, progress, and prosperity of rural and nomadic areas. Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the need for a fundamental overhaul of the Ministry's structure, saying, “As part of this restructu

Sep 3 202418:28

Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming

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Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture announced that the primary focus of the ministry will be on promoting small-scale, village-based farming alongside agricultural supply chains. This strategy, Gholamreza Nouri added, will serve as the cornerstone for Iran's agricultural development, with its implementation being a top priority for the current adm

Sep 3 202418:24

Iran apple exports reach 111m dollars

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Iran apple exports reach 111m dollars Iran apple exports reach 111m dollars Tehran – Iran's apple exports have surged in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, reaching $111 million, according to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The overall value of Iran's agricultural product exports has grown by 33% during this period, the report by IRICA said. The country exported 2.657 million tons of agricultural products worth $1.453 bi

Sep 3 202409:57