Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet

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Iran’s agriculture minister highlighted the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture, saying the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should join hands to promote food security. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht made the remark in a message read out at the 9th meeting of SCO’s agriculture ministers in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Wednesday. In his message, the minister expressed gratitude to the Kazakh government for hosting the meeting and emphasized the importance of inter

Jun 2 202408:57

Iran agricultural exports booming: IRICA

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Iran exported 1.56 million tons of agricultural products worth $684 million since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to May 20, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). This represents a significant increase of 28% in value compared to the same period last year, the report by IRICA added. The volume of exports has also grown, rising by 24% year-on-year. Last year, Iran exported 1.26 million tons of agricultural products valued at $536

May 29 202413:02

Wheat production expected to reach 14.5m tons this year: Report

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Iran’s wheat production is expected to reach 13.5-14.5 million tons in the current crop year (September 2024-2025), an official with the Agriculture Ministry said. According to Sohrab Sohrabi, the manager of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat Project, the government has so far purchased over 2.3 million tons of wheat from farmers, while the figure is expected to rise. Putting the country’s annual need for wheat at 12 million tons, the official said considering the current trend

May 29 202412:59

Iran pistachio exports to Europe surge in first quarter of 2024

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Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union experienced a significant boost in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Statistical Office of the European Union (EU). The data reveals a 17% increase compared to the same period last year, with Iran exporting €34 million worth of pistachios to the 27 EU member states. This marks a jump from €29 million exported during the first three months of 2023. However, the trend differed for shelled and unshelled pistachios. While shelled pis

May 28 202411:39

Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture

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The 31st edition of Iran Agrofood, the leading international exhibition of food and agriculture in the Middle East, is set to take place from June 8th to 11th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture, food production, processing, and machinery. It serves as a unique platform for attendees to exchange knowledge, establish trade partnerships, and explore new busine

May 28 202411:33

Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration

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Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration For the first time in the country, the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi prepared a climate change management program which was later approved by the Iranian parliament to address the effects of climate change on the country. Iran is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, floods, and droughts, as fires in

May 27 202410:33

Iran produces 300m saplings

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The Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization has managed to produce about 300 million saplings in the first year of the implementation of the One Billion Tree Planting Project, Abbas-Ali Nobakht, head of the FRWMO, has said. As part of the major campaign to plant one billion trees in four years, 250 million trees should be planted annually, IRIB quoted Nobakht as saying. He added that 62 million of these seedlings were produced by the Horticulture Department of the Agriculture

May 27 202410:25

Iran Agriculture Ministry to launch ‘Metaverse’ platform to boost productivity

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In a move to revolutionize the country's agricultural sector, Iran's Agricultural Information Sciences and Technology (IAIST) announced its entry into the metaverse. IAIST chief Hossein Farazmand revealed the initiative during the Iran Efficiency Exhibition, highlighting the use of information technology to enhance agricultural efficiency. "This is a significant step towards a smarter agricultural sector," Farazmand stated, pointing to existing projects like smart irrigation and the Internet of

May 25 202414:28

Iran tea production booming: Expected to hit 145,000 tons this year

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Iran's tea industry is brewing for a successful year, with production expected to reach 145,000 tons by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2024 - March 2025), according to the head of Iran's Tea Organization (ITO). Tea farmers have already harvested a significant portion of the crop, with over 45,000 tons collected so far, Habib Jahansaz said, adding that nearly 90% of this harvest, exceeding 39,800 tons, is classified as high-quality tea leaves. The ITO has played a key role

May 25 202414:11

250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation

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250,000 hectares of orchards in Iran are dedicated to apple cultivation, with an annual harvest of three to four million tons, according to the Deputy Minister of Cold and Dried Fruits of the Ministry of Agriculture. Nabi Hadavand made this statement during a visit by an Iraqi trade and administrative delegation to a fruit sorting and packaging unit in Urmia. He added that West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, and Tehran are the major apple-producing provinces in the country, with West Azerbaijan

May 19 202416:58