Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The to

Mar 9 202613:37

Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control

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Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Tehran - Iran’s farmed shrimp output increased by 37% year-on-year in 2025 (1404), surpassing 62,000 tons, following tighter disease control and enhanced health management across aquaculture operations, the Iran Veterinary Organization reported. Reza Asadi, Director General for Aquatic Animal Health and Disease Management, said all shrimp-producing provinc

Feb 21 202608:38

Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says

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Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says Tehran - Iran has taken new steps to position itself as a regional food hub, the Minister of Agriculture announced. “Key measures include streamlining imports of essential goods, expanding provincial authority, and strengthening agricultural diplomacy. Officials reported a record 25,000 tons of daily unloading capacity at northern ports and expanded trade with Cas

Feb 15 202608:29

Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent

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Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent Tehran - Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced that shrimp production has reached 50,000 tons, a 37-percent increase compared to last year. Mehrdad Mohammadidoust, Director General of the Shrimp and Saltwater Aquatics Office, referring to the ongoing shrimp harvest from farms across the country, said, “This year, the shrimp cultivation area in the country's breeding ponds has reached 17,890 hectares

Dec 30 202508:13

Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says

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Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says Tehran — Iran has begun exporting ornamental Pangasius fish to Iraq, marking a new milestone in domestic aquaculture, according to the head of the Inland Waters Aquatic Resources Research Center. Abdolazim Fazel said Pangasius, bred at the center alongside two other ornamental species, has reached export-ready size, with 40–50 gram fish now being shipped abroad. He noted

Dec 13 202511:48

Fars province remains Iran’s leading cotton producer

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Fars province remains Iran’s leading cotton producer Fars province remains Iran’s leading cotton producer Fars – Iran’s southern Fars Province continues to lead the country in cotton production, with harvesting now underway across 15,600 hectares, according to the acting head of the provincial Agricultural Organization. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi said cotton’s output this year is expected to exceed 52,000 tons of seed cotton. “The harvest began in Darab County in late Octob

Nov 4 202509:41

Iran reports record poultry production growth in September

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Iran reports record poultry production growth in September Iran reports record poultry production growth in September Tehran - Iran’s poultry sector posted record growth in September 2025, with total meat output from official slaughterhouses reaching 223,000 tons, up 8% year-on-year, a report says. According to the report carried by the Statistical Center of Iran, chicken production rose 7%, while turkey output jumped 34% compared to the same month in 2024. Chicken accounted for the bu

Oct 21 202512:35

Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest

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Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Mazandaran - The head of Iran’s Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization underscored the need for collective action and coordinated efforts to protect the country’s UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian Forests in the northern province of Gilan. Speaking at a meeting of the Forest Affairs Department in Chalus, Reza Aflatooni described the Hyrcanian forests as

Oct 11 202510:55

155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head

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155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head 155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head Tehran - Iran will launch 155 fisheries projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said 155 fisheries projects with an investment of 21.25 trillion rials (about $42.5 million) will come online simultaneously in 27 provinces. The proje

Aug 26 202511:28

Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official

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Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Tehran - Iran has purchased more than 7.7 million tons of domestically grown wheat worth 155.9 trillion tomans (approximately $3 billion) through its guaranteed procurement program during the spring season, a senior agriculture official said. Saeed Rad, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) said the government has purch

Aug 19 202511:25