Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons

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Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Tehran – Iran has achieved its target of producing 10,000 tons of urea fertilizer per day, Agriculture Minister announced on Tuesday. The milestone, reached with direct support from the President and coordination with the Oil Ministry, marks a critical step in addressing domestic agricultural demands, Gholamreza Nouri said. "This in

Apr 9 202510:46

270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr

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270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr 270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr Khorramshahr – As announced by a provincial official, some 270,000 tons of agricultural products were exported from Khorramshahr City, in southwestern Iran, last year. Last year, some 270,000 tons of agricultural products were shipped out of Khorramshahr Port and the Shalamcheh land border, Yaser Sharifi, the head of Khorramshahr’s Agriculture Or

Apr 7 202516:25

Iran agricultural exports surge significantly

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Iran agricultural exports surge significantly Iran agricultural exports surge significantly Tehran – Iran recorded a 35% year-on-year increase in agricultural exports between March 2024 and February 2025, according to official trade data.A spokesperson for the Trade Development Commission of Iran's House of Industry, Mine, and Trade reported that the country shipped 9.4 million metric tons of agricultural, livestock, and food products during this period, generating $7.566 billion in reve

Apr 6 202509:53

Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols

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Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has called for an immediate overhaul of the country's pest control strategies in response to climate change-induced agricultural threats, stressing the need for adopting advanced technologies. Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, reported alarming changes in pest behavior directly linked to clima

Apr 4 202503:19

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15

Iran holds top place globally in date varieties

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Iran holds top place globally in date varieties Iran holds top place globally in date varieties Tehran - The head of Iran's National Date Association highlighted the country's date production capabilities, saying that Iran holds first place globally in varieties of date types. Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi, president of the association, told Borna Economic News that date prices, like other commodities, have been affected by inflation and market dynamics. He, however, said that date quality has rema

Mar 29 202504:29

‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’

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‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’ ‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’ Tehran—The Iranian Minister of Agriculture said his Ministry is planning to identify and boost investment opportunities in an effort to materialize this year’s slogan, as emphasized by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Gholmreza Nouri emphasized the need to strengthen the agricultural sector and food security, saying, "We plan to identify i

Mar 27 202506:25

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives,

Mar 24 202508:01

Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, organized a series of specialized training workshops aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in the pistachio value chain. Held on January 26 to February 5 2025, the initiative focused on d

Mar 19 202510:02