FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture

Sep 22 202505:48

Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister

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Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have set a goal to raise their agricultural trade volume to $3 billion, more than doubling the current level of $1.3 billion, according to the Iranian Agriculture Minister. Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting in Tehran with Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce and Trade, Jam K

Sep 16 202507:57

Tehran to host 17th IBEX 2025

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Tehran to host 17th IBEX 2025 Tehran to host 17th IBEX 2025 Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran is set to host the 17th International Exhibition of the Grain, Flour, and Bread Industry (IBEX 2025) from September 17 to 20, 2025, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. Recognized as one of the region’s largest and most specialized events in the grain and bakery sector, IBEX 2025 will bring together domestic and international companies, industry experts, and technology prov

Sep 14 202513:38

Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues

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Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues Tehran - Iran is anticipating a strong pistachio harvest this year, boosting prospects for increased foreign currency earnings from its leading agricultural export. Jalil Karbakhsh, a senior member of the National Pistachio Association, announced on Saturday that production of dried pistachios is expected to reach 240,000 metric tons in 2025 - about 9% higher

Sep 14 202510:53

Over 6,500 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr, Shalamcheh in August

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Over 6,500 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr, Shalamcheh in August Over 6,500 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr, Shalamcheh in August Khorramshahr — More than 6,500 tons of agricultural products were exported through the Khorramshahr and Shalamcheh customs checkpoints in August, according to local agricultural officials. Yaser Sharifi, head of Khorramshahr’s Agricultural Office, highlighted the strategic importance of the two border p

Sep 14 202509:42

East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports

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East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports East Azarbaijan – East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, is expanding the cultivation of sumac to increase export revenues and strengthen its position in international markets, a senior agricultural official announced. According to Sadeq Naderi, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement at the provincial Agricultural Organization, East Azarbaijan currently ranks

Sep 12 202509:32

Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south

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Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south Fasa – A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new export terminal dedicated to greenhouse products and the second phase of a 7,750-head livestock complex in Fasa of Fars southern province. The event, held last week on Thursday, brought together senior officials, including Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister for Horticulture; Fars Governor Amir

Sep 12 202509:22

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and internation

Sep 7 202510:20

Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security

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Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security Tehran – Iran is advancing a plan to establish specialized fisheries towns along its southern coastline, a move officials say will strengthen national food security, create sustainable jobs, and support export-driven economic growth. Peyman Eskandari, CEO of the Agricultural Towns Corporation, outlined the initiative as a strategic effort to ha

Sep 6 202512:14

Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline

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Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline Tehran – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined a comprehensive set of directives aimed at modernizing Iran's farming sector, streamlining government spending, and stabilizing food supply chains. In a meeting with agricultural officials on Saturday, the President was briefed on current challenges and initiatives before delivering his add

Sep 6 202511:26