Iran shrimp exports surge

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Tehran - As reported by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iran exported shrimps valued at $31.3 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). IRICA reported that the value of Iran’s fishery export increased by 24 percent during the first five months of the present year, as compared to the same period of time in the past year. According to the IRICA report, the country exported 68,000 tons of fishery worth $138 mil

Aug 28 202409:21

Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony

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Autumn sowing campaign kicks off in Iran, emphasizing concentrated cultivation of crops to maximize water efficiency.Ahead of the new crop year, Iranian farmers and agricultural officials gather annually to discuss and plan for the upcoming autumn sowing season. This year, the focus is on concentrated cultivation of crops during the fall and winter months to optimize the use of available water resources while minimizing evaporation.By adopting this strategy, Iran aims to increase agricultural pr

Aug 27 202412:05

Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production

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Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister for Livestock Affairs, has announced a significant 40% increase in the production of grandparent stock in the poultry sector compared to the previous year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said that ongoing revitalization efforts in the poultry industry will ensure that Iran becomes self-sufficient in these essential poultry products by December. The deputy minister also highlighted a 21% growth in breeder flocks, a 24% increase in poultry production in broiler

Aug 27 202411:58

Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security

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Iran's Deputy Minister of Livestock Affairs emphasizes the importance of the livestock industry for food security and economic growthMohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said, “Providing a significant portion of the protein required for the community, creating value-added and employment in rural, nomadic, and urban communities, attracting private sector investment, and ensuring food security are important and strategic aspects of the country's livestock industry. Quantitative and qualitative grow

Aug 27 202411:47

Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministr

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.The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the new minister of agriculture nominated by President Masoud Pezeshkian "> Photographer فرزانه رحیمی 0

Aug 26 202411:35

Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns

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Tehran, Iran – The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has issued a stern warning regarding the third generation of scale insects in kiwi orchards. According to the organization, September marks the final window to control this pest and prevent fruit contamination. Akbar Ahangaran, Director-General of the Early Warning and Pest Control Office, emphasized the critical need for immediate action, especially in orchards designated for export. He explained that based on weather forecasts,

Aug 26 202411:09

15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin

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Varamin, Iran – A groundbreaking 15-hectare hydroponic greenhouse is currently being built in Varamin County, Tehran Province, to cultivate a variety of vegetables, an official said. According to the public relations office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Reza Farazi, the head of Varamin’s Agriculture Department, announced that at least 3 hectares of this greenhouse are expected to be operational by the end of summer. The total investment for this project and its associated orchards

Aug 26 202410:58

2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran

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Tehran – on the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30)., a total of 2,335 infrastructure projects will be inaugurated across the country, according to a report by the public relations office of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture. These projects, which have received a combined investment of 202,943 billion rials, are expected to create direct employment for 29,699 individuals and indirect employment for 60,653, totaling over 90,352 job opportunities nationwide. Moreover, 262,219 hous

Aug 25 202415:42

Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says

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Tabriz, Iran - The newly appointed Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Gholam-Reza Nouri, has emphasized a farmer-centric approach as the top priority for the Ministry in the 14th government. In remarks on Friday during a recent visit to his hometown of Bostanabad, Nouri expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the people of Iran and Bostanabad in the presidential elections. He also highlighted the significance of the cabinet's formation, emphasizing the importance of unity, coope

Aug 25 202415:39

Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry

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The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the new minister of agriculture nominated by President Masoud Pezeshkian. During an open session this morning, the Parliament discussed the vote for Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh, after lawmakers in favor of and against the proposed minister took the podium to express their views. After a voting, 253 out of 288 lawmakers voted for Nouri-Ghezeljeh to be the next minister of agriculture. Nouri-Ghezeljeh was born in 1970 in Ghezeljeh, Ea

Aug 24 202410:36