India tops destinations for Iran’s almond, date exports: Deputy minister

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Shahrekord – India is the leading destination for Iranian almond and date exports, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said, describing the South Asian country as a valuable economic partner for Iran. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, deputy agriculture minister for horticultural affairs, made the remarks on October 9 at the third National Almond Festival, held at the Gerdab Ben tourism complex in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, in the presence of Indian Ambassador Vishwas Nigam. Borou

Oct 10 202619:09

Iran is world’s top rainbow trout producer, head of IFO says

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Tehran — Iran accounts for nearly one-third of global rainbow trout production, making it the world’s leading producer of the fish, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said global rainbow trout production amounts to around 880,000 tons a year, with Iran contributing approximately 30 percent of the total. He said Türkiye and Russia rank second and third, respectively, in global rainbow trout production. Rostampour noted that

Sep 28 202608:34

Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter

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Tehran – Iran has unveiled Asia's first indigenous potato planter, a domestically designed and manufactured machine aimed at boosting agricultural mechanization, improving planting efficiency, and reducing production costs. Developed by engineers in Faradonbeh, the new planter was introduced at the start of the potato planting season in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran's leading producer of certified seed potatoes. The machine is designed to deliver greater planting precision,

Jul 20 202618:59

Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output

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Tehran – Freshwater aquaculture continues to be the backbone of Iran’s fisheries industry, with production reaching an estimated 676,000 tons in 1404 (2025–26), according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Speaking during a visit to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, the Director General of Freshwater Aquaculture Development said preliminary provincial data show that freshwater species accounted for the overwhelming majority of the country’s total aquaculture production

Jun 2 202612:29

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari exports over 300 tons of shrimp to Eurasia, official says

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Tehran – Iran’s western province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari for the first time has exported 312 tons of shrimp to Eurasian countries, including Russia, a senior veterinary official announced. Abbas Ganji, Director General of the Veterinary Department of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, said the shipment marks a milestone for the province, which is emerging as a key player in the national aquaculture sector. According to a report released by the Information Center of the Mini

Apr 6 202612:34

Iran’s southwestern province leads production, export of premium almonds

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Shahr-e Kord - The head of the Agriculture Organization of the southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province has announced the production of one of the world’s most valuable and premium almond varieties, commercially known as “Mamra Almond,” in the province. Dr. Hossein Bahrami stated that almond orchards in the province span approximately 20,000 hectares, of which 15,000 hectares are mature and fruit-bearing. With this production capacity, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari ranks first

Feb 13 202610:18

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production

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Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari - The southwestern province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari produces more than 60% of Iran’s aquatic feed, ranking first nationwide, a senior official said. Mr. Davoudi-Nia, Deputy for Planning and Economic Affairs at the provincial Agricultural Organization, said agriculture accounts for 20–25% of exports and over 30% of employment in the province. He added, “Despite financial constraints, agricultural output has continued to grow, with production exceeding

Feb 6 202609:10

Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari

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Shahr-e Kord – The Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, in the southwest of Iran, said the adoption of modern beekeeping methods has significantly increased honey output in the province. Mehrab Karimi-Pour said that, based on this year’s apiary census, the province hosts more than 304,000 honeybee colonies, almost all managed using modern systems. He noted that these practices have improved productivity and quality, while also supporting

Dec 14 202510:07

Mamra Almond yields hit 8 tons per hectare as exports to India expand

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Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari — Mamra almonds from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province are making strong gains in international markets, particularly India, as improved cultivation practices push orchard yields to as high as 8 tons per hectare. Ebrahim Shirani, Director of Horticulture at the provincial Agricultural Organization, said the province’s Mamra almonds have captured a significant share of the global market while maintaining their renowned quality. “Thanks to their exc

Aug 13 202515:15

 Official highlights ‘strategic’ role of nomads in food security

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Official highlights ‘strategic’ role of nomads in food security Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari – The head of Iran’s Nomadic Affairs Organization emphasized the pivotal role of nomadic communities in safeguarding the country’s sustainable red meat supply, describing their production capacity as a “strategic yet underutilized resource” in strengthening national food security. Highlighting the sector’s importance in enhancing the country's resilience durin

Jul 7 202513:38