Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments

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Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Tehran – Iran has officially resumed chickpea exports after nearly a year, with industry officials expressing confidence that strong production could drive exports to a record high in 2026. Nasser Moradi, head of the National Chickpea Council, said a directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization has authorized exports through all customs offices nationwide, allowing trad

Jul 21 202613:03

Azarshahr, Iran’s legume capital, Mideast processing hub

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Azarshahr, Iran’s legume capital, Mideast processing hub Azarshahr, Iran’s legume capital, Mideast processing hub Azarshahr – Nearly 99 percent of Iran's legumes’ production comes from Azarshahr, East Azarbaijan province, a city that has established itself as the country's split pea capital and a major legume processing hub in the Middle East, according to a senior agricultural official. Shahram Shafiei, head of the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Department, said that Azarshahr is hom

Jun 2 202609:51

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

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch

May 12 202612:04

Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official East Azarbaijan - In a bid to advance sustainable agriculture and optimize resource efficiency, the cultivation of chickpea forage crops in rainfed lands has been introduced as a strategic solution in East Azarbaijan Province, according to a senior agricultural official. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Affairs

Mar 28 202622:01

Iran reports major rise in agricultural exports from east

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Iran reports major rise in agricultural exports from east Iran reports major rise in agricultural exports from east South Khorasan – The director of the Agriculture Office of Sarbisheh County announced a significant increase in the volume of agricultural exports, imports, and transit shipments through the Mahirud border crossing in South Khorasan Province, situated in the eastern region of Iran. Mr. Mohmmadi said that, based on official statistics, approximately 49,000 tons of agricultur

Feb 8 202612:02

Azarshahr Iran’s global hub for split pea production

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Azarshahr Iran’s global hub for split pea production Azarshahr Iran’s global hub for split pea production East Azarbaijan - Azarshahr County in northwestern Iran has established itself as a leading center for split pea production in the Middle East and the world, according to the head of the county’s Agriculture Department. Hassan Alivand said that Azarshahr produces more than 140,000 tons of split peas annually, accounting for 99 percent of Iran’s total output. “Production

Nov 1 202511:55

Bean harvest in Hamedan province soars 23 percent

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Bean harvest in Hamedan province soars 23 percent Bean harvest in Hamedan province soars 23 percent Hamedan – Farmers in Asadabad county in the western Hamedan province are preparing to harvest ۴۰۰ metric tons of beans this season, marking a dramatic ۲۳% increase in production compared to last year, according to the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Moslem Hassanabadi, Director of Asadabad's Agricultural Department, said, "This year's bean harvest demonstrates our farmers' remarkable ad

Jul 19 202510:54

Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions

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Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Tehran – The Dryland Agricultural Research Institute of Iran has announced the release of 17 new rainfed crop varieties developed for cultivation in the country’s cold, temperate, and warm rainfed regions. According to Mozaffar Roustaee, the head o

Jun 24 202521:47

Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials

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Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Tehran – Following successful pilot programs, Iran is scaling up the use of integrated pest management (IPM) in rice cultivation, which has demonstrated a reduction in chemical pesticide use, said the head of the Plant Protection Research Institute. Shahram Naeimi, speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture news portal on World Plant Health Day, highlighted the strategic importance of the

May 14 202521:31