Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Iranian apple exports surge in first half of 2024

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Iranian apple exports surge in first half of 2024 Iranian apple exports surge in first half of 2024 Tehran – Iran's apple exports have soared to $114 million in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). This marks a substantial increase compared to the same period last year. Broadly, Iran's agricultural exports are thriving. The IRICA reports a robust 26% surge in the va

Oct 8 202410:44

Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production

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Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production Tehran – Iran is set to celebrate self-sufficiency in wheat production this year, with the country's agriculture ministry projecting a record harvest of over 15 million tons of wheat.Sohrab Sohrabi, the executive director of the wheat project at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that as of October 1st, the government had purchased a guaranteed 11.975 million tons

Sep 28 202410:27

Africa a prime choice for investment, economic exchange

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Africa a prime choice for investment, economic exchange Africa a prime choice for investment, economic exchange Zahedan – Masoud Berahman, the Chairman of the Iran-Africa Joint Chamber, said that the economic and commercial cooperation potential with Tanzania presents a win-win situation for both nations.In a speech delivered on the sidelines of a seminar introducing economic and commercial cooperation opportunities with Tanzania, Berahman emphasized the need for Iran to create diverse exp

Sep 24 202411:47

Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production

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Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production Tehran – Iran has made substantial strides in potato seed production, with domestic companies now producing a substantial quantity of certified mini-tubers, according to the deputy of the Seed Registration and Certification Research Institute.Over 33 million mini-tubers are produced annually by 14 Plant Tissue Culture Companies across the country, Samad Mobasser said.

Aug 17 202413:49

Iran boosts cereal exports amid domestic consumption rise

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Iran boosts cereal exports amid domestic consumption rise Iran boosts cereal exports amid domestic consumption rise Tehran – Iran exported 91,000 tons of cereals in the past year, according to the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Iranian Cereal Association. Davood Lapehchi put the annual consumption of cereals and legumes in Iran at between 950,000 tons and 1 million tons. The head of the Cereal Association, Lapehchi, attributed the increased consumption to a rising population a

Aug 14 202415:13

Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time

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Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time The director of research and diagnosis of poultry, bee, silkworm, and wildlife diseases at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced that the institute's researchers have produced the avian influenza H5 antigen for the first time in the country. "Antigens are biological products and essential diagnostic tools in laboratories. In the case of avian influenza H5 viruses, w

Aug 10 202415:53

Iran pistachio exports soar

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Iran pistachio exports soar Iran pistachio exports soar Tehran – Iran has witnessed a dramatic surge in pistachio exports during the first four months of the current year, according to the chairman of Kerman’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. The value of pistachio shipments has skyrocketed by 193% compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of $273 million, Mehdi Tayebzadeh said. According to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Cust

Aug 3 202417:44

Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom

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Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom Iran imported nearly 14,000 tons of fish food valued at $37.9 million in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, according to the director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Despite this, the country's fishery exports surged by over 30% during the same period, reaching $121.4 million, Abbas Mokhtari added. The volu

Jul 29 202412:00

Iran exports over 100,000 tons of medicinal plants in one year

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Iran exports over 100,000 tons of medicinal plants in one year Iran exports over 100,000 tons of medicinal plants in one year Iran has experienced a surge in medicinal plant exports, with over 100,000 tons shipped out in the past year, according to Hossein Zeynali, the director of Agriculture Ministry’s medicinal plants national plan. He said the Office of Medicinal Plants has registered more than 60 tariff codes in the last three years in order to monitor the amount of export and even i

Jul 27 202407:41