August 9, International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples

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August 9, International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples August 9, International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples Tehran - Rooted in the land, natural resources, and ecosystems that sustain their communities, indigenous knowledge is forged through generations of lived experience and preserved through oral tradition. It is humanity's oldest continuous body of knowledge, and remains as relevant today as ever. This year's observance turns a spotlight on indigenous food systems—time-honour

Aug 10 202602:06

Mazandaran logs positive agri-trade balance as exports outweigh imports

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Mazandaran logs positive agri-trade balance as exports outweigh imports Mazandaran logs positive agri-trade balance as exports outweigh imports Mazandaran – Iran's northern province of Mazandaran has recorded a positive trade balance in agricultural products over the first four months of the current calendar year, driven by strong citrus and kiwifruit exports, officials said. Asadollah Teymouri-Yansari, head of Mazandaran's Agricultural Organization, reported that 1,483 export consignmen

Aug 8 202611:57

Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies

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Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies Tehran - Global agriculture generated $5.2 trillion in production value in 2024, making it one of the world’s largest industries. This graphic ranks the world’s largest agricultural economies by production value, based on data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). China Outproduces the Next Three Combined China generated $1.9 trillion in agricultural production in 2024, ac

Aug 7 202620:25

Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan

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Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan Tehran – Iran is set to launch exports of cut chicken to Iraq and Afghanistan after securing official export approval, according to the head of the Iran Broiler Breeders Union. Habib Asadollahnejad said the country produced around 137 million broiler chickens last month, leaving a surplus of at least 15 million birds available for export after meeting domestic demand. He said

Aug 5 202608:31

Fars province begins fig harvest as exports to China, Europe expand

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Fars province begins fig harvest as exports to China, Europe expand Fars province begins fig harvest as exports to China, Europe expand Fars – Harvesting of figs has begun in Iran's southern Fars Province, which accounts for the vast majority of the country's dried fig production, provincial agricultural officials said. Ahad Bahjat-Haghighi, head of the Fars Agricultural Organization, said the harvest will continue through mid-October. Of Iran's 43,000 hectares of rain-fed fig orchards,

Aug 2 202612:18

East Azarbaijan remains Iran’s leading lentil producer: Official

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East Azarbaijan remains Iran’s leading lentil producer: Official East Azarbaijan remains Iran’s leading lentil producer: Official Tehran – East Azarbaijan, northwest of Iran, has retained its position as Iran's largest lentil-producing province, supplying nearly a quarter of the country's total output, according to provincial agricultural authorities. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Production at the East Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said more than 24,000 hectares have been c

Jul 28 202607:32

South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub

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South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub Tehran – South Khorasan, in the east of Iran, is reinforcing its status as one of Iran's leading ostrich-producing provinces, with 67 licensed farms operating across the province, a provincial agriculture official said. Morteza Me’rajian, Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the province has

Jul 25 202610:55

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

Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech

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Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan – Iran’s north-central Semnan province is introducing advanced aquaculture technologies by replacing conventional raceway trout ponds with prefabricated circular and octagonal tanks, a move aimed at boosting productivity, conserving water, and improving the sustainability of fish farming. The plan, announced by the Fisheries and

Jul 19 202618:45

Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan

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Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan East Azarbaijan – Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, northwest of Iran, produces around 62 metric tons of camel meat annually from a herd of 2,020 camels, reflecting the growing role of camel farming in the country’s livestock sector. Javad Gozali, acting head of the Livestock Affairs Department of the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said most camels raised in the province are dr

Jul 19 202618:37