FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of

Oct 31 202510:21

Iran’s envoy to Turkmenistan calls for expansion of barberry exports to regional markets

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Iran’s envoy to Turkmenistan calls for expansion of barberry exports to regional markets Iran’s envoy to Turkmenistan calls for expansion of barberry exports to regional markets South Khorasan – The Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan has emphasized the need to strengthen barberry exports to neighboring countries, particularly Turkmenistan. Ali Mojtaba Roozbahani made the remarks during a visit to barberry orchards in Khong village located in South Khorasan, and a local barberry packaging

Oct 28 202512:34

North Khorasan exports 1,500 tons of apples to Iraq

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North Khorasan exports 1,500 tons of apples to Iraq North Khorasan exports 1,500 tons of apples to Iraq North Khorasan - North Khorasan province, situated in northeastern Iran, has exported more than 1,500 tons of high-quality spring apples to Iraq this year, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. The exports mainly include the popular Golab and Sheikh Amiri varieties, Mohammad Mohammadzadeh, said. He reported that a total of 56,842 tons of apples were harve

Oct 28 202511:48

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the uniq

Oct 24 202512:23

Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan

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Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan Sistan-Baluchestan - The Chabahar Deep-Sea Fisheries Research Center has announced the export of 700 tons of sea snails from Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province. According to the center’s head, Ashkan Ajdari, the research team has achieved two major milestones namely the management and export of sea snails and the production of algae seedlings thro

Oct 24 202512:19

Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says Ardabil – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the strategic role of nuclear technology in boosting food security and supporting farmers, calling it a powerful tool to address climate challenges and enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Northwest Radiation Processing Center, Gholamreza No

Oct 18 202512:44

Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields

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Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields North - Mahmudabad County’s Agriculture Department in north of Iran has announced plans to plant crimson clover on 250 hectares of the region’s paddy fields. Seyed Hossein Eslami, head of the department, said the fall-planted forage crop will be sown after the rice harvest, and that the initiative aims to improve soil fertility, boost forage production

Sep 30 202513:00

Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons

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Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Rafsanjan – Iran’s pistachio industry is strengthening its global footprint, with exports exceeding $2 billion in the past 17 months and this year’s harvest projected at 240,000 tons, a senior official said. Dariyoush Salempour, the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry, announced that

Sep 28 202511:20

Joghatay named key grape production hub in Khorasan Razavi Province

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Joghatay named key grape production hub in Khorasan Razavi Province Joghatay named key grape production hub in Khorasan Razavi Province Khorasan Razavi Province - Joghatay County in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province has reaffirmed its position as one of the region’s leading grape-producing areas, with 1,170 hectares of vineyards yielding an average of 14 tons per hectare. Local officials project this year’s harvest at approximately 14,700 tons. The main grape varieties cultivat

Sep 24 202515:47

Mazandaran forecasts 38,000 tons of early season tangerines

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Mazandaran forecasts 38,000 tons of early season tangerines Mazandaran forecasts 38,000 tons of early season tangerines Mazandarn - Early harvesting of tangerines is underway in northern Iran, with Qaemshahr County in Mazandaran Province expected to produce around 38,000 tons of early-ripening varieties this season. According to Masoumeh Safari of the Qaemshahr Agriculture Department, the county has 16,300 hectares of citrus orchards, including 2,100 hectares of tangerines and 1,500 hectares d

Sep 24 202515:35