Iran, Kazakhstan agree to boost agricultural trade, investment

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Almaty – Iranian and Kazakh agricultural delegations have pledged to expand bilateral farm trade and pursue joint investments, following talks on the sidelines of the EAEU Agribusiness Policy Council meeting. Both sides explored opportunities for extraterritorial farming in Kazakhstan, given its fertile land and ample rainfall, to produce grains, oilseeds, and corn. Export of Iranian fruits, nuts, and greenhouse produce to Kazakhstan was also high on the agenda. The engagement aims to

Aug 16 202611:41

Iranian-made automated grain sampler goes live at key silo

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Garmsar — An automated wheat sampler developed by a domestic knowledge-based firm has been installed at the 100,000-ton Garmsar silo complex, eastern Iran's largest grain storage facility, at a cost of $80,000. The device, officials say, significantly boosts sampling speed and accuracy while reducing human error, enabling better service to farmers and faster processing of state wheat purchases. Designed and produced locally, the system is part of a broader push by the Ministry of Agric

Aug 7 202620:37

Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies

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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, accounting for 36% of the global total. To put that in perspective, China’s agricultural e

Aug 7 202620:25

Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies

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Tehran – Renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea have heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global grain supplies, fueling uncertainty in agricultural markets and raising fears of higher food prices. Ukraine has accused Russia of stepping up strikes on ports and merchant vessels, calling the attacks an effort to choke off its grain exports. Moscow, in turn, says Kyiv has intensified attacks in the Sea of Azov, a strategic corridor that handles around one-quart

Aug 5 202608:26

FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer

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Tehran – Iran is expected to retain its position as the world's 14th largest wheat producer in 2025, with output forecast to reach 13.7 million tons, according to the latest report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The projected harvest marks a 14.2% increase from last year's 12 million tons, making Iran the second-fastest growing wheat producer among major producing countries, behind Türkiye, which is expected to post a 26.7% increase. FAO attributed the stronger

Jul 20 202618:49

Iran

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, Russia to cooperate in implementing BRICS grain exchange Tehran - Minister of Agriculture, referring to the necessity of developing cooperation in maritime transport and utilizing the port capacities of and Russia, said "Implementing the 'BRICS Grain Exchange' requires the support and backing of Russia as a BRICS member country, neighbor, and strategic partner." According to IRNA from the Ministry of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh on Saturday, on the sidelines of the BRICS agricultu

Jun 14 202611:59

Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have introduced two new quinoa varieties, 'Tayyib' and 'Yaqeen', describing them as a scientific response to the country's water scarcity, soil salinity, and malnutrition in underprivileged areas. Quinoa, often called "plant-based caviar" for its high nutritional value, is naturally resilient to environmental stress. According to AREEO researcher Dr. Bagheri, the new varieties were bred for high yield, genetic purity, and hardiness. 'Tayyib' offers early ma

May 24 202612:48

Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year

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Tehran – Iran’s wheat output is planned to reach 14 million tons in the current calendar year, which ends on March 20, 2027, a senior agricultural official said, assuring citizens that the nation's food security is on solid ground and there is no reason for alarm over basic commodity supplies. "Fortunately, we are going through a very good agricultural year," said Majid Anjafi, Deputy for Agronomy at the Ministry of Agriculture, during a visit to grain and oilseed farms in Lorestan

May 17 202611:35

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold of wheat self-sufficiency, with no worries about securing grain for bakeries. According to planned targets, some 2.25 milli

May 9 202611:44

Iran reports major agricultural milestones

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Tehran – Iranian agricultural authorities have announced a series of significant developments over the past week, including the introduction of two new drought-resistant wheat cultivars, full absorption of mechanization loans in key provinces, and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp for a national reforestation drive. Iran’s agricultural sector witnessed a range of positive developments in the past week, highlighting progress in crop science, financial efficiency, and environmen

May 8 202606:38