Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock

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Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock The Director General of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Technology Office at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to utilize the waste and biomass of harvested tropical plants as livestock feed. Visiting banana farms in Zarabad County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Abolfazl Raoufi emphasized that this initiative is part of a phased research and operational program to

Jul 27 202406:42

Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter

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Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter Tehran – Iran’s fish exports surged in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), reaching a value of $53.3 million, a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the country exported 29,582 tons of fish during this period, a significant jump from the previous year’s 18,301

Jul 22 202410:12

Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter

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Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter Iran's fishery exports experienced significant growth in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The country shipped out 73,369 tons of fishery products valued at $121.4 million during this period, marking a substantial

Jul 19 202413:01

Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth

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Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth Iran's fisheries sector has witnessed a remarkable 5.8% growth rate, according to Head of Iran's Fisheries Organization Hossein Hosseini. "It is crucial to identify the unparalleled potential of our fisheries sector and the opportunities it presents," Hosseini emphasized. "With concerted efforts, we have achieved a growth rate of 5.8%, bringing us closer to our ambitious targets." Outlining the organiza

Jul 19 202412:37

Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1

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Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1 Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1 Iran's agricultural exports experienced a significant surge in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 21). The country exported a staggering $1.027 billion worth of agricultural products during this period, reflecting a 37% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth also extends to the volume of exports, with a 19% rise in weight year-on-year. Mo

Jul 16 202406:49

Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter

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Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter Iran's caviar exports saw a significant jump in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to the director general of the Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The value of caviar exports increased by over 41% compared to the same period last year, Abbas Mokhtari said. He added that this rise was accompanied by an 82% inc

Jul 16 202406:39

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable w

Jul 13 202412:30

Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter

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Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter Iran's exports of fishery products experienced a significant boost in the first three months of 2024 (Iranian calendar year 1403), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Mokhtari reported a rise of over 40% in weight and over 30% in value compared to the same period in 2023. This translates to an i

Jul 13 202410:41

Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growi

Jul 10 202408:30

Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran

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Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, hosted a "Tropical Treats" event at the embassy in Tehran, showcasing the country's famed fruits and agricultural sector. The event highlighted the "king of fruits," durian, particularly the sought-after Musang King variety. Ambassador Omar emphasized Malaysia's efforts to expand durian exports, including gaining approval for fresh durians to

Jul 10 202407:46