Iran, Saudi Arabia renew agricultural ties

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Iran, Saudi Arabia renew agricultural ties Iran, Saudi Arabia renew agricultural ties Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has decided to resume exports of fruits to Saudi Arabia, the director general of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations announced. Hooman Fathi said that the ministry has initiated reviving fruit exports to the Saudi market. Prior to a diplomatic rift between the two countries, Iran was a major supplier of fruits to Saudi Arabia, h

Dec 11 202413:02

Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant

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Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant Tehran - A significant milestone in Iran’s agricultural technology landscape was achieved with the inauguration of the nation’s first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization and processing plant. The facility, situated in Rafsanjan, was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organ

Nov 16 202419:12

Iran date exports surge to 123m dollars in 7 months

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Iran date exports surge to 123m dollars in 7 months Iran date exports surge to 123m dollars in 7 months Tehran – Iran's date industry continues its upward trajectory, with the country exporting a remarkable $123 million worth of dates in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - October 21).This significant achievement solidifies Iran's position as a global powerhouse in date production.Renowned for its centuries-old date cultivation heritage, Iran's warm and arid clim

Nov 10 202414:28

Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons

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Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is making strides in organic production, according to a senior official.Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said Iranian farms produce approximately 55,000 tons of organic horticultural products annually.While this figure represents a significant contribution to the country's organic agriculture industry, it pales

Sep 18 202417:20

Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran

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Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Tehran - Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country producing an impressive 1 million tons of dates annually. While date cultivation is possible in 15 provinces across Iran, the highest production is concentrated in six key regions: Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Fars, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Kerman. These provinces boast extensive date plantations, with Sistan and Baluchestan

Sep 15 202419:54

Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent

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Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent Tehran – Iran's pistachio harvest has reached a new high, with production totaling 300,000 tons in the current Iranian calendar year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant 15% increase compared to the previous two years.Dariush Salempour, Director General of Dried Fruits Affairs at the Ministry, highlighted pistachios as a key agricultural export for Iran. The country boasts

Sep 8 202415:46

Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns

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Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns Tehran, Iran – The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has issued a stern warning regarding the third generation of scale insects in kiwi orchards. According to the organization, September marks the final window to control this pest and prevent fruit contamination. Akbar Ahangaran, Director-General of t

Aug 26 202411:09

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Khuzestan – Iran has plans underway to grow a significant 20 tons of papaya fruit in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the head of Ramhormoz Agricultural Organization. Farshad Mehrabi explained that the Sweet Sinse variety of papaya, also known as tree melon, was cultivated for the first time in Ramhormoz across a 3,000 square meter area in May 2022. He highlighted tha

Aug 18 202418:48

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable w

Jul 13 202412:30

Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran

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Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, hosted a "Tropical Treats" event at the embassy in Tehran, showcasing the country's famed fruits and agricultural sector. The event highlighted the "king of fruits," durian, particularly the sought-after Musang King variety. Ambassador Omar emphasized Malaysia's efforts to expand durian exports, including gaining approval for fresh durians to

Jul 10 202407:46