East Azarbaijan sets new record for dried fruit exports

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East Azerbaijan - The agricultural exports from East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, continued to rise in the first seven months of 1404, with a 12% increase in value and a 6% increase in volume, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “Total exports of agricultural and food products reached 195,373 tons, valued at 233.7 million dollars, with an average return of 1.20 dollars per kilogram. Dried fruits led the way, accounting for 47,490 to

Dec 12 202508:50

Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural diplomacy took a significant leap forward this week as the Minister of Agriculture concluded a high-level visit to Moscow, securing a series of strategic agreements with Russia and advancing parallel talks with Kazakhstan. During negotiations with senior Russian officials, Iran and Russia finalized a set of key commitments aimed at deepening long-term cooperation. These include lifting quarantine barriers to ease agricultural trade, establishing joint resea

Nov 28 202511:52

Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says

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Moscow – The volume of trade between Iran and Russia is gaining momentum, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced during a visit to Moscow. Gholamreza Nouri said that significant quantities of Russian-origin livestock feed have been stockpiled in Iran’s northern ports - a move aimed at bolstering national food security and ensuring a stable supply of essential inputs. He noted that cooperation accelerated following Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s January 2025 t

Nov 28 202511:46

Tehran to host specialized flour, bread expo

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Tehran - The 8th Specialized Flour, Bread, and Grains Exhibition is set to take place at the Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Center in Tehran, running from December 4–7, 2025. Recognized as one of Iran’s leading industry events, the exhibition will serve as a major platform for presenting the newest products, innovations, and technologies in the flour, bread, and grains sectors. Organizers report that a wide range of domestic and international companies—including pro

Nov 24 202512:34

Iran Eurasia summit explores expansion of agricultural, trade cooperation

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Tehran - The fourth Iran–Eurasia Strategic Summit was held with a focus on standards, inspection, quarantine, and veterinary affairs, aiming to enhance cooperation between Iran and member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and to address technical requirements for expanding trade. Saghar Soltani-Nejad, Director General of the Quarantine Office at Iran’s Plant Protection Organization, said that Iran is a member of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and is

Oct 28 202511:43

Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Mongolia — focuses on promoting the sustainable production of drought-tolerant and high-nutrient crops such as quinoa

Oct 24 202512:28

Amirabad Port Complex expands cargo handling capacity to 650,000 tons

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Mazandaran – Amirabad Port Complex, also referred to locally as Imam Khomeini Port, is set to strengthen its role as a key logistics hub on Iran’s northern coast, the director general of the port said. Speaking at the Iran Grain Conference, Mohammad Ali Mousapour announced that the port’s cargo handling capacity has been increased to 650,000 tons per year, with full readiness to offer this expanded capacity to domestic and international economic operators. He described the

Oct 6 202512:14

Chabahar Port a strategic gateway to reduce grain import risks: Expert

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Tehran - A leading expert in grain production and supply has underscored the strategic importance of Chabahar Port, in the southeast of Iran, urging the government and the private sector to intensify efforts to develop its infrastructure. In an interview with IANA News Agency, Arash Soltani highlighted the port’s unique geographic advantage, saying “With direct access to open ocean waters, Chabahar stands apart from ports in the Persian Gulf and offers significant potential for the

Oct 5 202513:02

Iran still one of region’s largest grain markets: Official

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Tehran – The head of the Iran–Switzerland Chamber of Commerce underscored the need to enhance the resilience of Iran’s grain industry amid domestic and international challenges. Sharif Nezam Mafi called for stronger public–private cooperation to develop effective and sustainable solutions. Emphasizing the strategic importance of the grain and food sectors, he said, “Building resilience within the food industry and grain supply chain is crucial in the current env

Oct 4 202519:31

Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference

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Tehran – The 5th International Iran Grain Conference will convene on September 29–30, 2025, at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, gathering domestic and international stakeholders to showcase innovations and tackle pressing challenges in the grain industry. Organized by the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce, the conference will bring together representatives from the private sector, government agencies, and leading trade associations, including the Iran Flour Producers Association,

Sep 28 202511:29