Iran’s Khorasan Razavi produces 350,000 tons of grapes annually: Official

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Khorasan Razavi - Iran’s northeastern Khorasan Razavi province produces approximately 350,000 tons of grapes annually, making it one of the country’s major horticultural centers and a key contributor to agricultural output and food security. Provincial Agriculture \ Organization Director General Majid Jafari said vineyards cover around 23,000 hectares, with Khalilabad, Kashmar, Quchan and Bardaskan among the province’s main grape-producing areas. He said about 75% of the ha

Nov 3 202611:15

Iran pioneers non-chemical tech to control grape pest

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Fars - Iran has deployed a non-chemical mass-trapping method for the first time to control the grape berry moth, successfully applying the technology across 25 hectares of vineyards in Fars southern province. The pilot project was carried out in Doshman-Ziari, Mamasani County, where field assessments showed the method effectively suppressed pest populations while helping protect grape yields and quality, according to Ahad Bahjat Haghighi, head of the Fars Agricultural Organization. “Th

Oct 3 202611:21

Bonab leads East Azarbaijan in raisin processing, exports

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East Azarbaijan – The city of Bonab, in East Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran, is leading the country’s raisin processing and export hub, with 18 active processing and packaging factories, a local agricultural official said. Hassan Alivand, head of the county’s Agricultural Department, said Bonab produces 35,112 tons of raisins annually and exports more than 20,000 tons, ranking first in the province in raisin processing and exports. Speaking during a visit to a pro

Aug 5 202608:24

North Khorasan targets higher raisin exports

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North Khorasan – The northeastern North Khorasan province produces 116,000 tons of grapes annually from its 13,800 hectares of vineyards and has the capacity to increase raisin exports to 20,000 tons, according to the province's Agricultural Organization. Horticulture Director Hamdamian said the province produces around 8,000 tons of raisins and 350 tons of grape concentrate each year, supporting value-added processing and boosting growers' incomes. He noted that expanding processing c

Jul 18 202612:30

North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan

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Tehran – Iran's North Khorasan Province has exported 620 tons of locally grown cherries to Russia and Kazakhstan during the current crop year, backed by expanded cold storage capacity that is boosting the province's horticultural exports. Omid Misaq, Director of Plant Protection at the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said newly operational cold storage facilities have enhanced the province's ability to preserve and ship fresh produce to overseas markets. He noted that the Nar

Jul 14 202610:35

North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually

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Tehran – North Khorasan Province, northeast Iran, produces more than 13,000 metric tons of greenhouse crops each year, with 383 greenhouse units operating across 75.7 hectares, according to the provincial Agriculture Organization. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the organization, said the province's annual greenhouse output totals 13,294 metric tons, including cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, basil, and other vegetables, as well as ornamental plants and specialty fruits. “T

Jun 27 202619:16

Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production

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Shiraz – Iran’s southern Fars Province remains the country’s leading grape producer, with annual output exceeding 517,000 tons, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. “Accounting for 17% of Iran’s grape cultivation area and 14% of national production, Fars plays a pivotal role in the country’s grape industry. Major producing regions include Kavar, Bavanat, Mamasani, Firouzabad, Jahrom, Shiraz, and Beyza,” Ahad Bahjat-Haqiqi s

Jun 22 202613:32

Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production

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Tehran – Alborz Province, which is situated 10 km west of Tehran, harvested 951 tons of medicinal plants, saffron and damask rose from 305 hectares of farmland over the past year, reflecting the province’s growing focus on high-value agricultural products. According to Masoud Younesi, Deputy for Crop Production at the Alborz Agricultural Organization, further expansion of medicinal plant cultivation is constrained by the allocation of the province’s most fertile lands and wat

Jun 16 202609:22

Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran

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Khuzestan - The adoption of pressurized irrigation systems in vineyards across Gotvand County, Khuzestan Province, has increased grape yields by 50–67% per hectare while significantly reducing water consumption, according to local agricultural officials. Maryam Bashiri, Horticulture Officer at the Gotvand Agricultural Department, said modern irrigation methods have improved both productivity and fruit quality by enhancing water-use efficiency and supporting more effective farm management

Jun 15 202612:53

Fars emerges as major export hub for horticultural products

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Fars – Southern Fars Province, Iran’s second-largest producer of horticultural products, exports a diverse range of agricultural commodities to nine regional countries, according to local agricultural authorities. Ahad Behjat-Haghighi, head of the Fars Agricultural Organization, said the province’s favorable climate, vast agricultural lands, and long-standing horticultural expertise have positioned it among Iran’s leading agricultural centers. He noted that key export

Jun 14 202618:46