Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture

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Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture The 31st edition of Iran Agrofood, the leading international exhibition of food and agriculture in the Middle East, is set to take place from June 8th to 11th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture, food production, processing, and machinery. It serves as a unique platform f

May 28 202411:33

Iran Agriculture Ministry to launch ‘Metaverse’ platform to boost productivity

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Iran Agriculture Ministry to launch ‘Metaverse’ platform to boost productivity Iran Agriculture Ministry to launch ‘Metaverse’ platform to boost productivity In a move to revolutionize the country's agricultural sector, Iran's Agricultural Information Sciences and Technology (IAIST) announced its entry into the metaverse. IAIST chief Hossein Farazmand revealed the initiative during the Iran Efficiency Exhibition, highlighting the use of information technology to enhance agricultural efficiency

May 25 202414:28

250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation

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250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation 250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation 250,000 hectares of orchards in Iran are dedicated to apple cultivation, with an annual harvest of three to four million tons, according to the Deputy Minister of Cold and Dried Fruits of the Ministry of Agriculture. Nabi Hadavand made this statement during a visit by an Iraqi trade and administrative delegation to a fruit sorting and packaging unit in Urmia. He added t

May 19 202416:58

May, month of fragrance of Damask rose, rosewat

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May, month of fragrance of Damask rose, rosewat May, month of fragrance of Damask rose, rosewat Dr. Fatemeh Zarea’n, the Head of the Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, has issued a message on the occasion of National Damask Rose and Rosewater Day What follows is the text of the message: In the name of the Creator of beauty Rosewater is as if with its flowing stream, everyone rejoices with its fragrance. The most hopeful spring month in the expan

May 18 202409:49

Agriculture ministry concentrating on export-based production, minister says

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Agriculture ministry concentrating on export-based production, minister says Agriculture ministry concentrating on export-based production, minister says Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said his ministry has plans underway to focus on export-based production in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2024). Addressing senior managers of the ministry in a meeting in Tehran, Nikbakht said, “More than $1.0 billion of agricultural products were exported fro

May 15 202408:45

Iran, China ink MOU for agricultural cooperation

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Iran, China ink MOU for agricultural cooperation Iran, China ink MOU for agricultural cooperation Iran and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agricultural cooperation. The MOU was signed by Iranian deputy agriculture minister Kazem Khavazi, and Ma Youxiang, Chinese Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, in China during the fifth meeting of the Iran-China Joint Agricultural Cooperation Committee The meeting emphasized the development of joint agricultural

May 15 202408:41

Iran produces 4m tons of apples annually

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Iran produces 4m tons of apples annually Iran produces 4m tons of apples annually Iran's deputy minister of agriculture, Nabi Hadavand, announced that the country produces a staggering 3-4 million tons of fresh apples annually. This figure highlights Iran's position as a major apple producer, dedicating a significant 250,000 hectares of land for apple cultivation, Hadavand told an Iraqi delegation visiting an Iranian fruit sorting and packaging facility. He emphasized the leading role of

May 14 202414:04

Iran ranks world’s top exporter of damask rose

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Iran ranks world’s top exporter of damask rose Iran ranks world’s top exporter of damask rose Iran reigns supreme as the global leader in exporting damask rose and its fragrant byproduct, rosewater. The country has witnessed a significant expansion in damask rose cultivation, with farmland dedicated to this flower tripling in size since 2017. This translates to booming exports – Iran not only shipped out more damask rose petals and buds (weight and value up by over 50%), but also saw a

May 11 202409:14

Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation

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Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation As part of efforts to strengthen relations and expand trade and technical cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, a delegation of Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture visited Iran’s West Azerbaijan province. Khosro Shahbazi, head of the West Azerbaijan Agricultural Organization, expressed his pleasure at th

May 11 202409:00

Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran and Tajikistan have pledged to expand their agricultural cooperation, focusing on technology, water and soil equipment, processing industries, and trade. During the first meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Agricultural Cooperation Working Group, held virtually on Tuesday, Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil emphasized the importance of expanding agricu

May 8 202418:44