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

Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports

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Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports The head of Iran's Egg Producers Union has announced plans to significantly increase egg export revenue by 5 to 6 times through processing and value addition. Mohammad Moradi, the union's CEO, said that Iran has the potential to produce 1.6 million tons of eggs annually, with the surplus production intended for export to target markets. "Given the egg production in our export target countries, our main long-t

Jul 6 202412:42

Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter

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Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter Iran's agricultural sector is flourishing, with exports of food and agricultural products experiencing a significant jump in the first three months (March 20-June 20) of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of these exports soared by 29.8% compared to the same period last year. The weight of exported agricultural pro

Jun 30 202408:08

Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons

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Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said the country has plans underway to boost the production of its aquatic animals by 224,000 tons. "The volume of Iran’s production of aquatic animals has increased from 1.3 million tons in 2022 to 1.4 million thousand tons in 2023, showing an increase of 5.8% year on year,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added, "With the introducti

Jun 27 202422:59

Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says

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Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts a significant increase in Iran's grain output for 2024. According to the FAO's Food Outlook report, Iran's grain production is expected to reach 20.1 million metric tons (mt) this year, up from 19.8 million mt in 2023. This increase positions Iran as the 10th largest grain producer in Asia. While wheat producti

Jun 26 202405:20

Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will

Jun 20 202411:15

Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture

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Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, unveiled a new agricultural innovation at the recent Abadiran exhibition in Tehran - the "Captain Bee" sprayer drone. Developed by Sirang Co., an Iranian knowledge-based company, Captain Bee boasts unique wing designs and utilizes photovoltaic (PV) technology for extended flight times and improved performance. Rez

Jun 16 202407:27

Iran economy grows by 5.7% in one year, fueled by non-oil sectors

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Iran economy grows by 5.7% in one year, fueled by non-oil sectors Iran economy grows by 5.7% in one year, fueled by non-oil sectors Iran's economy grew by a robust 5.7% in the past year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), according to the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI). This growth excludes the oil sector, highlighting the diversification of the Iranian economy. The SCI report also revealed a 3.4% growth rate when including the oil sector. Several key sectors fueled this expansion. The mining

Jun 14 202411:53

Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year

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Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year Iran's agricultural exports have seen a significant boost, reaching $1 billion more in the past year compared to the same period ending in March 2023, according to Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht. This marks a positive turnaround for the sector, which had experienced nearly four years of negative growth. Nikbakht highlighted a 0.5% growth achieved in late 2023 and expr

Jun 9 202414:55

India-Iran trade: Fruit exports soar, rice imports dip

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India-Iran trade: Fruit exports soar, rice imports dip India-Iran trade: Fruit exports soar, rice imports dip Trade between India and Iran is up slightly in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a surge in Iranian fruit exports to India. According to India's Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Iran's fruit exports to India doubled in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2023. This growth comes alongside a 20% decline in Iran's rice imports from India during the same

Jun 8 202409:46