Kermanshah begins harvest of early-season Ruby Grapes

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Kermanshah begins harvest of early-season Ruby Grapes Kermanshah begins harvest of early-season Ruby Grapes Tehran – Harvesting of Ruby Seedless grapes (Yaqouti grapes) has commenced in Iran’s western province of Kermanshah, with production expected to reach 22,500 metric tons this year, provincial agricultural officials announced. According to Rahman Feyz-Ghorbani, Director of Horticulture at the Kermanshah Agriculture Jihad Organization, the province has 3,247 hectares under Ruby

May 30 202612:37

Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence

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Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence Tehran – Iran has launched an ambitious agricultural modernization program aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in rice production and ending the country’s reliance on imports, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs. “The initiative centers on the consolidation and modernization of 600,000 hectares of far

May 30 202612:32

Iran highlights agricultural focus of North South Transit Corridor

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Iran highlights agricultural focus of North South Transit Corridor Iran highlights agricultural focus of North South Transit Corridor Tehran – Iran is seeking to strengthen the North–South transit corridor, particularly through Kazakhstan, by positioning agricultural products at the center of regional trade, according to the acting head of International Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture. Speaking at a meeting with senior Foreign Ministry officials, Hassan Momeni said Iran expo

May 30 202612:27

Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns

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Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Rome – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the world will face a major food crisis. According to the UN agency, a prolonged closure of the strategic waterway would mark the beginning of a structural shock to the global food system, FAO said in a recent statement. The eff

May 29 202609:53

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59

Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries

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Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries Tehran –Khorasan Razavi province has exported more than 45,000 tons of pistachios and related products worth $280 million to 11 countries in the Iranian year 1404, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Majid Jafari announced that the northeastern province’s total pistachio production for the current year stands at approximately 85,000 tons. &ldquo

May 23 202612:02

Iran’s agriculture minister, Pakistan’s interior minister meet in Tehran

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Iran’s agriculture minister, Pakistan’s interior minister meet in Tehran Iran’s agriculture minister, Pakistan’s interior minister meet in Tehran Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting in Tehran to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in agricultural trade and strengthening regional food security. Naqvi, who arrived in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, held talks with Minister Nouri on ways to enhance

May 22 202611:28

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency

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Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has condemned a US military attack on the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization as a "clear violation of international humanitarian law." Reza Aflatouni, who also heads the organization, made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors from over 10 countries and representatives of international bodies. &ldqu

May 22 202611:20