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

Iran agricultural exports surge in 5 months

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Iran agricultural exports surge in 5 months Iran agricultural exports surge in 5 months Tehran – Iran's agricultural exports have experienced a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2024 to August 22, 2024). According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the country exported 2.657 million tons of agricultural products valued at $1.453 billion during this period. Compared to the same period last year, Ira

Aug 31 202411:10

Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system

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Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system Tehran – The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has allocated a significant sum to modernize the country's irrigation systems, an officia said. According to Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi, 18.5 trillion rials (approximately $35 million) will be provided as facilities to farmers nationwide. The goal is to equip over 50,000 hectares of farmland with modern irrigation systems by the

Aug 31 202409:48

Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent

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Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of pistachio exports has increased by a staggering 213% compared to the same period last year. The country exported 36,000 tons of pistachios worth $352 million during this time, marking a 122%

Aug 28 202409:27

Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony

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Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony Autumn sowing campaign kicks off in Iran, emphasizing concentrated cultivation of crops to maximize water efficiency.Ahead of the new crop year, Iranian farmers and agricultural officials gather annually to discuss and plan for the upcoming autumn sowing season. This year, the focus is on concentrated cultivation of crops during the fall and winter months to optimize the use of available water resources while minimizing ev

Aug 27 202412:05

Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns

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Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns Tehran, Iran – The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has issued a stern warning regarding the third generation of scale insects in kiwi orchards. According to the organization, September marks the final window to control this pest and prevent fruit contamination. Akbar Ahangaran, Director-General of t

Aug 26 202411:09

15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin

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15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin 15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin Varamin, Iran – A groundbreaking 15-hectare hydroponic greenhouse is currently being built in Varamin County, Tehran Province, to cultivate a variety of vegetables, an official said. According to the public relations office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Reza Farazi, the head of Varamin’s Agriculture Department, announced that at least 3 hectares of this greenhouse are

Aug 26 202410:58

2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran

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2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran 2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran Tehran – on the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30)., a total of 2,335 infrastructure projects will be inaugurated across the country, according to a report by the public relations office of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture. These projects, which have received a combined investment of 202,943 billion rials, are expected to create direct employment for 29,699 ind

Aug 25 202415:42

Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says

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Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says Tabriz, Iran - The newly appointed Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Gholam-Reza Nouri, has emphasized a farmer-centric approach as the top priority for the Ministry in the 14th government. In remarks on Friday during a recent visit to his hometown of Bostanabad, Nouri expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the people of Iran and Bostanaba

Aug 25 202415:39