Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut strands of different qualities and whole saffron. Buyers can purchase a minimum of 100 kilograms. The pro

Sep 9 202416:00

Iran mushroom exports soar amid rising production

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Tehran - Iranian mushroom exports have surged in the first half of the year, reaching between 1,000 and 1,500 tons, according to the Secretary of the Mushroom Growers Association. The strong growth is attributed to increased domestic production, driven by favorable weather conditions and expanded cultivation capacity. Nima Baqbani, a representative from the association, highlighted that daily mushroom supply in Iran currently stands at 600 to 650 tons. “As temperatures drop and mushroom fa

Sep 9 202415:56

Iran pistachio production surges 15 percent

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Tehran – Iran's pistachio harvest has reached a new high, with production totaling 300,000 tons in the current Iranian calendar year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant 15% increase compared to the previous two years.Dariush Salempour, Director General of Dried Fruits Affairs at the Ministry, highlighted pistachios as a key agricultural export for Iran. The country boasts the world's largest pistachio orchards and holds the second position globally in terms

Sep 8 202415:46

13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz

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Alborz - Iran's 13th Agricultural Economics Conference – seen as a key opportunity to harness expert knowledge to overcome the country’s agricultural challenges and enhance sector management – is being held in Alborz Province, west of the capital Tehran. The 13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference opened on Sunday in Alborz Province with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri.Addressing the opening ceremony, the minister described the function as a

Sep 8 202415:02

Iran tomato exports surge

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Tehran – Iran's tomato exports have experienced a significant boost, contributing to a substantial increase in overall agricultural exports. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of tomato exports reached $177 million during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Tomato ranked as the second most exported agricultural item in this period, following pistachios. The total value of Iran's agricultural produ

Sep 7 202407:33

Iran potato exports surge in first five months

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Tehran – Iran's potato exports have experienced a significant boost, reaching a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported. This figure places potatoes among the country's top five agricultural exports during this period. IRICA further reported a remarkable 33 percent increase in the overall value of Iran's agricultural product exports during the same period compared to the previou

Sep 7 202407:24

Iran honey production per capita soars

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Tehran – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in honey production, boasting a per capita output of 1.415 kilograms, according to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry. This impressive figure exceeds the country's domestic consumption, underscoring its role as a significant exporter. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, also put the country’s honey consumption per capita at 1.397 kilograms. The country's thriving b

Sep 7 202407:15

Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development

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Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a new organization within the Ministry of Agriculture, dedicated to the development, progress, and prosperity of rural and nomadic areas. Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the need for a fundamental overhaul of the Ministry's structure, saying, “As part of this restructuring, a new organization will be created to focus on policymaking, planning, budgeting, and feedback mechanisms for rural and nomadic development.&rdq

Sep 3 202418:28

Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming

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Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture announced that the primary focus of the ministry will be on promoting small-scale, village-based farming alongside agricultural supply chains. This strategy, Gholamreza Nouri added, will serve as the cornerstone for Iran's agricultural development, with its implementation being a top priority for the current administration. He further highlighted the importance of ensuring food security for future generations, underlying the need to accelerate advanceme

Sep 3 202418:24

Iran apple exports reach 111m dollars

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Tehran – Iran's apple exports have surged in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, reaching $111 million, according to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The overall value of Iran's agricultural product exports has grown by 33% during this period, the report by IRICA said. The country exported 2.657 million tons of agricultural products worth $1.453 billion, a 22% increase in both value and weight compared to the previous year.

Sep 3 202409:57