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

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

Jul 29 202411:50

Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock

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Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock The Director General of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Technology Office at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to utilize the waste and biomass of harvested tropical plants as livestock feed. Visiting banana farms in Zarabad County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Abolfazl Raoufi emphasized that this initiative is part of a phased research and operational program to

Jul 27 202406:42

Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield

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Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield As announced by a director in the Iranian Agriculture Ministry, the country forecasts a bountiful harvest of outdoor vegetables and melons, anticipating production to reach around 25.5 million tons by the end of the current agricultural year (September 2024) This production level could be further increased if export markets or demand from processing industries materialize, Ho

Jul 24 202411:15

Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1

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Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1 Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1 Iran's agricultural exports experienced a significant surge in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 21). The country exported a staggering $1.027 billion worth of agricultural products during this period, reflecting a 37% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth also extends to the volume of exports, with a 19% rise in weight year-on-year. Mo

Jul 16 202406:49

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricu

Jul 10 202408:07

Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran

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Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, hosted a "Tropical Treats" event at the embassy in Tehran, showcasing the country's famed fruits and agricultural sector. The event highlighted the "king of fruits," durian, particularly the sought-after Musang King variety. Ambassador Omar emphasized Malaysia's efforts to expand durian exports, including gaining approval for fresh durians to

Jul 10 202407:46

Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports

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Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports The head of Iran's Egg Producers Union has announced plans to significantly increase egg export revenue by 5 to 6 times through processing and value addition. Mohammad Moradi, the union's CEO, said that Iran has the potential to produce 1.6 million tons of eggs annually, with the surplus production intended for export to target markets. "Given the egg production in our export target countries, our main long-t

Jul 6 202412:42

Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter

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Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter Iran's agricultural sector is flourishing, with exports of food and agricultural products experiencing a significant jump in the first three months (March 20-June 20) of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of these exports soared by 29.8% compared to the same period last year. The weight of exported agricultural pro

Jun 30 202408:08

Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons

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Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said the country has plans underway to boost the production of its aquatic animals by 224,000 tons. "The volume of Iran’s production of aquatic animals has increased from 1.3 million tons in 2022 to 1.4 million thousand tons in 2023, showing an increase of 5.8% year on year,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added, "With the introducti

Jun 27 202422:59

Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says

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Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts a significant increase in Iran's grain output for 2024. According to the FAO's Food Outlook report, Iran's grain production is expected to reach 20.1 million metric tons (mt) this year, up from 19.8 million mt in 2023. This increase positions Iran as the 10th largest grain producer in Asia. While wheat producti

Jun 26 202405:20