Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture

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Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture East Azarbaijan - For the first time in Iran, red sumac from Hurand - a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province - has successfully produced fruit using tissue culture techniques, according to a senior researcher at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. Reza Mohammadi, a faculty member at the institute and head of the Tissue

Nov 16 202511:13

Mazandaran exports over 10,000 tons of kiwi fruits, tangerines to India

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Mazandaran exports over 10,000 tons of kiwi fruits, tangerines to India Mazandaran exports over 10,000 tons of kiwi fruits, tangerines to India Mazandaran - The northern province of Mazandaran Province has exported 3,627 tons of kiwi fruits to India during the citrus harvest season, the acting head of the province’s Agricultural Organization announced. Asadollah Teymouri-Yansari said that 158 shipments were sent to India, while an additional 231 shipments, totaling 4,552 tons, were expor

Nov 10 202509:20

Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture

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Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a new justice-oriented development plan, merit-based management, and stronger support for producers as key priorities of the ministry. Speaking at a meeting attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref, Gholamreza Nouri said the first justice-based agricultural developme

Nov 7 202511:59

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced

Nov 7 202511:57

Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says

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Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says Tehran - Iran exported more than one million tons of apples and related products valued at over $300 million to more than 30 countries in 2024, according to the head of the country’s Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries. Karim Zolfaqari said 1,277 active facilities across the country are engaged in fruit grading, packaging, and processing, with a combined nomina

Nov 4 202509:38

Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production

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Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production Tehran - Iran secured the 79th place among 280 countries in global organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at a press conference for the 14th Iran Organic Festival, held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Seyed Reza Noorani said that despite the rapid global growth of the organic sector, Iran has yet to establish a foothold in international trade for these pro

Oct 27 202511:32

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

Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons

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Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Rafsanjan – Iran’s pistachio industry is strengthening its global footprint, with exports exceeding $2 billion in the past 17 months and this year’s harvest projected at 240,000 tons, a senior official said. Dariyoush Salempour, the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry, announced that

Sep 28 202511:20

Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunda

Sep 28 202509:01