Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will be mobilized to attract resources and credits from agencies and institutions, the Agricultural Bank for loans, the Land Affairs Organi

Jun 20 202411:15

Iran boosts domestic wheat purchases

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Iran has significantly increased its domestic wheat purchases this year, surpassing last year's figures by 200,000 tons, a senior official said. According to Alireza Mohajer, a senior official with the Agricultural Ministry, Iran has bought 4.4 million tons of wheat valued at over $1.3 billion since April. This comes under a national plan that guarantees the purchase of domestically produced wheat. He added that the government has already paid over $500 million to farmers, with the remaini

Jun 18 202412:35

Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture

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Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, unveiled a new agricultural innovation at the recent Abadiran exhibition in Tehran - the "Captain Bee" sprayer drone. Developed by Sirang Co., an Iranian knowledge-based company, Captain Bee boasts unique wing designs and utilizes photovoltaic (PV) technology for extended flight times and improved performance. Reza Rostami, an expert at Sirang Co., highlighted the drone's remote control system powered by artificial intelligence. This int

Jun 16 202407:27

Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture

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The Iranian Minister of Agriculture inaugurated a new reference laboratory that will take aim at evaluation of agricultural products incorporating nanotechnology. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht attended the unveiling ceremony during which various technological advancements co-developed by the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute and a dozen knowledge-based companies were showcased. Nikbakht hailed the lab's opening as a significant step towards achieving knowledge-based agriculture. He empha

Jun 16 202406:45

Iran economy grows by 5.7% in one year, fueled by non-oil sectors

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Iran's economy grew by a robust 5.7% in the past year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), according to the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI). This growth excludes the oil sector, highlighting the diversification of the Iranian economy. The SCI report also revealed a 3.4% growth rate when including the oil sector. Several key sectors fueled this expansion. The mining and mineral industry led the way with a significant 6.9% increase. The service sector also performed well, growing by 5.7%. However,

Jun 14 202411:53

Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023

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Iran's medicinal herb exports reached $550 million in 2023 (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), according to the head of the agricultural commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Mohammad Ali Rezaei. Rezaei, speaking at the sidelines of the "Iran Agrofood 2024" exhibition, highlighted the growing importance of medicinal herbs for the Iranian economy. He noted that these exports reach European countries, China, and many Arab nations. Saffron remai

Jun 14 202411:51

360,000 agricultural business licenses issued since 2022: Official

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Some 360,000 business licenses in the sector of agriculture have been issued for applicants since the beginning of 2022, an official with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture said. “Since the beginning of 2022, the issuance of electronic business licenses in the agricultural sector through the National Licensing Portal has reached 360,000,” Elham Rezaei, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry's Licensing and Permits Secretariat, said. She added, "Currently, 200 business license titles

Jun 12 202411:28

Iran pistachio production expected to hold steady at 200,000 tons

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Iran's pistachio production is forecast to remain at 200,000 tons for the year ending March 2025, according to the deputy head of the Iran Pistachio Association. Jalil Karbakhsh-Ravari added that exports are also expected to stay around 120,000 tons, mirroring the previous year's figures. This translates to roughly $1 billion in revenue. Domestic consumption makes up the difference between production and export. He explained that Kerman province remains the dominant producer, contributing

Jun 10 202412:46

Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood 2024

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The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2024) kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds this weekend, attracting a wide range of participants from Iran and abroad. The opening ceremony included dignitaries such as Mehdi Zeyghami, Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). Over 800 Iranian companies and 136 international exhibitors from Austria, Spain, Turkey, China, Italy, Germany, Denmark, and India are showcasing thei

Jun 10 202412:29

Iran agricultural exports witness major rise in one year

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Iran's agricultural exports have seen a significant boost, reaching $1 billion more in the past year compared to the same period ending in March 2023, according to Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht. This marks a positive turnaround for the sector, which had experienced nearly four years of negative growth. Nikbakht highlighted a 0.5% growth achieved in late 2023 and expressed optimism for continued progress in the coming year. The news comes alongside positive signs for inflation.

Jun 9 202414:55