Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran

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Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Tehran - Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country producing an impressive 1 million tons of dates annually. While date cultivation is possible in 15 provinces across Iran, the highest production is concentrated in six key regions: Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Fars, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Kerman. These provinces boast extensive date plantations, with Sistan and Baluchestan

Sep 15 202419:54

Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture

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Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has expressed strong support for vertical farming, highlighting its potential to address both domestic food supply challenges and boost agricultural exports. During a recent visit to the Ardastani Brothers Greenhouse in Pishva, Tehran Province, Nouri emphasized the critical role of greenhouse cultivation in

Sep 14 202415:10

Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent

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Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent Mazandaran – Agricultural exports from Mazandaran Province, located in northern Iran, have experienced a remarkable surge. According to a provincial official, exports of agricultural products increased by a staggering 100% during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year compared to the same period last year. Amir Jamshidi, an official with the province's Customs Department,

Sep 11 202416:39

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