Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers

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Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers Tehran - Iran exported over 99.5 tons of saffron worth more than $94 million during the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), according to data from the Iranian Customs Administration. The figures represent a 73 percent increase in export volume and a $45 million rise in value compared with the same period last year. The United Arab E

Oct 26 202512:53

Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases

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Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Ahvaz – The head of the South Inland Aquatic Research Institute in Ahvaz announced that the institute’s researchers have successfully carried out out-of-season breeding of common carp and developed a seed vaccine to combat bacterial diseases in fish. These achievements will help move Iran’s aquaculture industry toward greater self-sufficien

Oct 25 202511:54

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and prot

Oct 21 202512:37

Iran launches roadmap for marine-based economy

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Iran launches roadmap for marine-based economy Iran launches roadmap for marine-based economy Tehran - A new chapter in Iran’s blue economy began with the launch of a tripartite alliance between the Fisheries Research Institute, the Veterinary Organization, and the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO). The announcement came during the annual meeting of the Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute, attended by senior agricultural and veterinary official

Oct 21 202508:55

Iran expands global ties in biological pest control

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Iran expands global ties in biological pest control Iran expands global ties in biological pest control Isfahan – Iran’s Plant Protection Organization is expanding international cooperation in biological pest management, with new partnerships underway with several countries that have achieved notable success in eco-friendly pest control, announced the organization’s president. Speaking on the eve of National Plant Protection Day at the annual conference of provincial plant pr

Oct 18 202512:41

Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries

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Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Tehran - Iran now exports agricultural products to 80 countries, with horticultural export revenues rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi. Boroumandi described the agriculture sector as vital to national food security, stressing the need to balance feeding over 90 million Iranians with protecting soil and water resources. H

Oct 12 202510:12

Minister: Chabahar Port to become key hub in trade with East Africa, Pakistan

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Minister: Chabahar Port to become key hub in trade with East Africa, Pakistan Minister: Chabahar Port to become key hub in trade with East Africa, Pakistan Chabahar – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the Shahid Beheshti terminal of Chabahar Port, located on Iran's southeastern coast in the Gulf of Oman, is set to become a key center for expanding trade with East Africa and Pakistan, in line with the country’s new economic and diplomatic priorities. Gholamreza Nour

Oct 9 202520:03

Iran has achieved global standing in livestock production, says IVO head

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Iran has achieved global standing in livestock production, says IVO head Iran has achieved global standing in livestock production, says IVO head Tehran – Iran has achieved a top global standing in livestock production while recording substantial growth in the domestic manufacture of veterinary medicines and supplements, according to the head of the Iranian Veterinary Organization (IVO). Alireza Rafiepour reported that in less than a year, targeted support for domestic companies has led

Oct 8 202510:04

Iranian parliamentarian: Agriculture key to overcoming economic woes

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Iranian parliamentarian: Agriculture key to overcoming economic woes Iranian parliamentarian: Agriculture key to overcoming economic woes Tehran – A member of the Iranian Parliament and the Agriculture Commission emphasized that the agricultural sector has the potential to steer the country out of its current economic difficulties. Peyman Falsafi highlighted the central role of agriculture in Iran’s economy, noting that the Seventh Development Plan aims for 7% overall economic grow

Oct 5 202513:09