Iranian dates making their way into global markets

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Iranian dates making their way into global markets Iranian dates making their way into global markets Kermanshah - The Qasr-e Shirin city, in western Kermanshah province, produces more than 4,000 tons of dates annually, with nearly 30 percent exported to international markets, a provincial official says. Reza Khosravi, Director of the Qasr-e Shirin Agricultural Office, added that this export capacity significantly boosts farmers’ incomes and contributes to the region’s economic gro

Nov 22 202511:31

Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most

Nov 21 202510:56

Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce

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Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce Sistan-Baluchestan – Sistan-Baluchestan province, in the southeast of Iran, has begun harvesting and exporting its greenhouse-grown produce to international markets, marking a new phase in agricultural development. According to Alireza Dahmorde, Head of the Sistan-Baluchestan Agriculture Organization, so far 50 tons of eggplants have been exported

Nov 9 202510:36

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26

Iran marks National Export Day

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Iran marks National Export Day Iran marks National Export Day Terhan - On National Export Day (October 20), Iran celebrates the dedication of its farmers and exporters who have strengthened the country’s non-oil economy by producing world-class agricultural goods. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Iran’s food security, sustainable development, and foreign exchange earnings. According to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, agricultural and food industri

Oct 21 202516:12

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Ahvaz - Researchers in southern Iran are introducing modern irrigation and soil management techniques to help date palm growers cope with drought and water shortages. Nader Salamati from the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center said traditional surface irrigation methods are inefficient under current conditions.

Oct 13 202508:09

Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports

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Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Tehran – Iran’s low use of pesticides gives its agricultural exports a competitive advantage, especially in meeting strict international standards, the country’s Deputy Minister for Horticulture Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Speaking Tuesday at a webinar on “Strategies of the Ministry of Agriculture for Food Security”, Boroumandi stressed the piv

Oct 1 202515:39

Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference

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Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference Tehran – The 5th International Iran Grain Conference will convene on September 29–30, 2025, at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, gathering domestic and international stakeholders to showcase innovations and tackle pressing challenges in the grain industry. Organized by the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce, the conference will bring together representatives from the private sector, governmen

Sep 28 202511:29

Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production

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Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan Province – The southern province of Hormozgan has secured third place in Iran’s national date production rankings, a provincial official announced. According to Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, Horticulture Manager at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, the province plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, producing more than 196,000 tons of dates annually. &ldqu

Sep 17 202510:22