Iran ornamental fish exports outpace imports 

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Iran ornamental fish exports outpace imports Iran ornamental fish exports outpace imports Tehran – Iran's ornamental fish sector is showing promising growth, with exports in the Persian calendar year 1403 (roughly corresponding to 2024) reaching approximately $907,000, significantly exceeding imports of $643,000 for the same period, according to the Deputy Head of Aquaculture Development at Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehdi Shakouri noted that while these figures are encouraging, they

Jun 2 202506:47

Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production

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Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production Tehran – Iran ranks fourth in the world in honey production, according to Hossein Akbarpour, national director for beekeeping development. Akbarpour underscored the vital role of beekeeping in national economic growth, particularly due to the health benefits associated with its products. The country’s annual honey production stands at 128,000 tons, contributing to a global total of 2.13 millio

May 21 202510:00

Iran date exports hit $205m amid growth in agricultural sector

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Iran date exports hit $205m amid growth in agricultural sector Iran date exports hit $205m amid growth in agricultural sector Tehran - Iran exported dates worth $205 million in the past Iranian calendar year (1403, ended March 20), according to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The country’s agricultural exports saw significant growth, rising by 29% in value to reach $5.2 billion, while export volume increased by 11% to 7.6 million tons compar

May 12 202519:16

Iran, Malaysia strengthen Halal trade partnership

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Iran, Malaysia strengthen Halal trade partnership Iran, Malaysia strengthen Halal trade partnership Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture unveiled plans to deepen trade in halal products with Malaysia. During a high-level meeting with Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammad Sabu, on Wednesday, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that the current annual trade volume between Iran and Malaysia, valued at approximately $120 million, falls short of the two nations&r

May 1 202509:16

Iran fishery exports see significant surge

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Iran fishery exports see significant surge Iran fishery exports see significant surge Tehran - The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported a substantial increase in the country's fishery exports during the Iranian year 1403, which concluded on March 19, 2025. According to IRICA, Iran exported 196,000 metric tons of fishery products valued at $372 million. Arezou Ghanion, Deputy Director of the Statistics and Data Processing Office at IRICA, highlighted the impressive

Apr 22 202509:38

 Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a specialized workshop on “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”. The workshop wrapped up on April 16. It brought together 75 key stakeholders from across the pistachio sector to de

Apr 21 202506:18

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is th

Apr 18 202509:55

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads

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Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Tehran – In a move to modernize traditional lifestyles while boosting regional development, Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization has unveiled a dual strategy focusing on renewable energy and maritime economic integration for southern tribal populations. According to a report by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government will install

Apr 6 202514:59

Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, organized a series of specialized training workshops aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in the pistachio value chain. Held on January 26 to February 5 2025, the initiative focused on d

Mar 19 202510:02