Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports

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The head of Iran's Egg Producers Union has announced plans to significantly increase egg export revenue by 5 to 6 times through processing and value addition. Mohammad Moradi, the union's CEO, said that Iran has the potential to produce 1.6 million tons of eggs annually, with the surplus production intended for export to target markets. "Given the egg production in our export target countries, our main long-term strategy is to export processed eggs to these markets, which have a longer shelf

Jul 6 202412:42

Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China

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A team of eight Iranian natural resources experts led by Dr. Seyed Nasser Emadi, advisor to the president of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, participated in the International Forestry Cooperation Seminar in China. The seminar, which was held from June 17 to July 8, 2024, aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of natural resources and forestry management. The Iranian experts attended lectures and presentations on new and innovative methods and te

Jul 4 202412:38

Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries

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Iran's saffron industry is flourishing, with over 25 tons of the precious spice exported to 37 countries in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year (March 20 - May 20), according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture. Hossein Zeinali revealed China, the UAE, Spain, Afghanistan, and Italy as the top destinations for Iranian saffron. This translates to a value exceeding $22 million. Iran's domestic production is also strong. Zeinali stated that over 238 tons of saffro

Jul 3 202412:06

Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter

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Iran's agricultural sector is flourishing, with exports of food and agricultural products experiencing a significant jump in the first three months (March 20-June 20) of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of these exports soared by 29.8% compared to the same period last year. The weight of exported agricultural products also saw a substantial increase of roughly 24%. This positive trend is further bolstered b

Jun 30 202408:08

Iran strong wheat harvest boosts domestic supplies

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Iran's Ministry of Agriculture announced a successful domestic wheat purchase program, exceeding targets with over 5.6 million tons collected since April. according to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry, this marks an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The government has already paid nearly half of the $1.647 billion owed to farmers, Sohrab Sohrabi said. Khuzestan province leads the nation in wheat production, contributing 1.6 million tons. The total harvest is

Jun 30 202407:56

Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons

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The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said the country has plans underway to boost the production of its aquatic animals by 224,000 tons. "The volume of Iran’s production of aquatic animals has increased from 1.3 million tons in 2022 to 1.4 million thousand tons in 2023, showing an increase of 5.8% year on year,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added, "With the introduction of new investors in this sector, 210,000 tons of fishery products were exported last year, generating an

Jun 27 202422:59

Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production

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Iran ranks 23rd in the world in milk production with an annual output of over 12 million tons, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the Iranian deputy minister for livestock products, said, “Previously, our country was a major importer of dairy products, producing only about 260,000 tons of raw milk annually.” "However, thanks to the implementation of various breeding and development programs, Iran today has transformed into an e

Jun 27 202422:47

Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts a significant increase in Iran's grain output for 2024. According to the FAO's Food Outlook report, Iran's grain production is expected to reach 20.1 million metric tons (mt) this year, up from 19.8 million mt in 2023. This increase positions Iran as the 10th largest grain producer in Asia. While wheat production is expected to remain steady at 13.5 million mt, rice production is projected to jump by 18% to 2.6 million mt

Jun 26 202405:20

CIRDAP eager to boost ties with Iran

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The director-general of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Rural Development Center (CIRDAP) voiced readiness to promote cooperation with Iran in various fields. In a meeting with Chairman of Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDRI) Ali Kiani-Rad in Tehran on Saturday, the director general of CIRDAP pointed to the significant changes he had observed since his last visit to Iran, highlighting the country's development over the past decade. He st

Jun 23 202412:23

Iran, Uzbekistan explore ways to develop agricultural ties

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The head of Iran Plant Protection Organization and the ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Iran discussed ways to promote bilateral ties between the two nations in the sector of agriculture. In a recent meeting in Tehran on Wednesday, Zahra Jalili-Moqaddam and Fariddin Nasriyev explored ways to expand cooperation on agricultural and natural resources. They also stressed the need for enhanced diplomatic relations between Tehran and Tashkent. Iran and Uzbekistan have the potential to

Jun 22 202409:35