Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says

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Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says Hamedan - Hamedan Province has once again strengthened its role as the country’s primary center for potato cultivation, producing nearly one million tons through expanded autumn planting, according to the head of the Hamedan Potato Growers’ Union. Kazem Reyhani highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture’s key contributions, including the provision o

Dec 5 202511:35

Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months

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Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months Hormozgan – Bandar Lengeh – located in the southern province of Hormozgan - has posted strong export growth, earning more than USD 42 million from marine products in the first eight months of 2025, according to the director of the port city’s Agricultural Department. Malek Ashtar-Bina reported notable expansion in the local processing and food industries, with raw-material

Dec 1 202511:08

Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd

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Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Tehran - A specialized session on “Planning Asafoetida Plantations Based on the Value Chain and Production” was held alongside the annual gathering of provincial horticulture directors and deputy ministers for crop production in the central province of Yazd, highlighting the role of medicinal plants in promoting sustainable agricultur

Nov 30 202512:53

Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade

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Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade Tehran - Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, Iran’s Deputy Minister and Head of the Plant Protection Organization, and Afghanistan’s Acting Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mawlawi Shahabuddin Saqib, explored ways to boost agricultural trade ties between the neighborly countries. The recent meeting aimed to identify practical solutions for boosting Afghanistan’s a

Nov 30 202512:48

Kabudarahang leading greenhouse, tropical production

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Kabudarahang leading greenhouse, tropical production Kabudarahang leading greenhouse, tropical production Hamedan – Kabudarahang county - situated in west-central Hamedan province - is fast becoming one of Iran’s top centers for greenhouse farming and tropical fruit cultivation, according to the head of the local Agricultural Organization. Ali Sarkhosh said the county currently operates three tropical-fruit greenhouses and two cut-flower units, with successful trials of ginger and

Nov 30 202512:46

Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports

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Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Fisheries Department says the southern region is rapidly advancing toward becoming a national center for the production and export of farmed aquatic products, with strategic development efforts concentrated in the coastal counties of Bushehr, Ganaveh, and Deylam. The Director-General of Bushehr Fisheries emphasized the need to continue ide

Nov 28 202511:54

Iran marks National Olive Day

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Iran marks National Olive Day Iran marks National Olive Day Tehran - As Iran marks National Olive Day on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, an

Nov 25 202514:51

Over 100 domestic, foreign firms partake in Urmia Intl Exhibition: Official

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Over 100 domestic, foreign firms partake in Urmia Intl Exhibition: Official Over 100 domestic, foreign firms partake in Urmia Intl Exhibition: Official West Azarbaijan - The 16th Urmia International Exhibition of Agricultural Industries and Machinery brought together 100 domestic companies and foreign representatives, a provincial official said. Addressing the closing ceremony of the international function, Mohammadreza Asghari, the head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, added

Nov 24 202512:25

Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming

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Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan – The western city of Hamedan has initiated pilot cultivation of lower-water and high-value crops, the director of Horticulture at the province’s agricultural organization announced. For the first time in Hamedan, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and a range of medicinal plants—including jojoba, caparis,

Nov 22 202511:35

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