Iran boosts exports of water tech expertise

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Iran's Ministry of Agriculture announced a significant expansion of its technical expertise exports, providing engineering and electromechanical services to 19 countries. Deputy Minister Safdar Niyazi Shahraki highlighted Iraq, Armenia, and Uzbekistan as some of the beneficiaries. He further emphasized the importance of modernizing irrigation systems, advocating for a shift towards "smart" technologies for improved water efficiency. This push for advancement aligns with previous reports from I

May 8 202418:36

Iran agri exports surge: Iraq, UAE, Russia major destinations

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Iran's agricultural exports witnessed a significant leap of 22% in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), according to Meysam Jahedi, Director General of Foreign Trade Promotion at the Ministry of Agriculture. Jahedi further elaborated that the weight of exported food and agricultural products also saw a substantial increase of 13.4%. This translates to a rise in exports from 7.765 million tons to 8.806 million tons during the year. The report by IRNA also highlighted some of

May 8 202418:29

Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity

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A new initiative to guarantee the purity of saffron and strengthen food supply chains was recently signed between Iran's Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Titled "Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for Successful Achievement of SDGs," the project is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Sustainable Development Goals and FAO Country Program Framework (CPF)

May 8 202418:21

Iran says ready to develop fishery ties with Lebanon

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The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced Tehran’s readiness to expand its fishery cooperation with Lebanon. Hossein Hosseini, in a meeting with Lebanese agricultural and fishery officials, emphasized Iran's readiness for enhanced cooperation in the field of fishery with Lebanon. Hosseini has traveled to Beirut to explore ways for the further development of fishery ties between the two nations. "218 million tons of aquatic products are produced in the world, of which 99 mi

May 8 202418:15

Annual export of Damask rose from Lorestan province stands at 4,000 tons

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Some 4,000 tons of Damask rose, known as Gol-e Mohammadi in Iran, are exported annually from the western Lorestan province, a provincial official said. Mohammad-Reza Beyranvand, a horticulture expert in Lorestan Province, said, "The area under rose cultivation in Lorestan Province is about 1,000 hectares, and 4 tons of rose are harvested per hectare." "Due to the province's altitude above sea level and the semi-dry cultivation of this product in Lorestan, a high-quality product is produced,&rd

May 6 202411:59

Iran date exports reach new highs: Over 82 countries enjoy Persian sweetnes

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Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country exporting high-quality dates to a remarkable 82 countries in the past year (ending March 19, 2024), according to Rouhollah Latifi, spokesman for the trade promotion arm of Iran's House of Industry, Mine and Trade. This achievement marks a significant increase, with exports exceeding 389,000 tons and reaching a value of over $345 million – a 4% and 6.7% growth in volume and value compared to the previous year, respectively, Lati

May 6 202411:53

Iran in talks with Cuba to revamp over 150 sugarcane factories

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Iran is discussing the modernization of 160 sugarcane factories in Cuba, according to an official speaking at the Iran-Cuba Business Forum. Feasibility studies are underway to explore this potential collaboration in the Cuban market, Farshad Moqimi, CEO of the Iranian Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization, said. Following a recent Cuban delegation visit to Iran, talks focused on renovating and optimizing Cuba's sugarcane industry. Discussions also included the export of agricult

May 3 202412:43

Iran, Africa resolved to boost agricultural cooperation

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During the recent 2nd Iran-Africa International Summit, Iran and Africa agreed to establish a joint committee on agricultural cooperation. This initiative aims to leverage Iranian expertise to address agricultural challenges in Africa. The committee launch involved representatives from Iran's Ministry of Agriculture's Water and Soil Deputy Office. Following a request from trade ministers of Niger and Central African Republic, Iranian officials presented the country's capabilities in various

May 1 202416:12

Iran strikes agricultural deals with Mongolia, Russia

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Three agreements were signed on the opening day of Iran Expo 2024 between Iran’s southern province and Mongolia and Russia. Masoumeh Moayyedi, Coordinating Manager of Fars Province Agricultural Organization, announced the deals during a visit to the province's pavilion at the exhibition. Two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed with Mongolia, one focusing on extraterritorial cultivation of agricultural products and the other on cooperation in farming and the red meat industr

May 1 202410:33

Iran, Indonesia discuss ways to enhance agricultural ties

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Officials from Iran and Indonesia explored avenues to strengthen bilateral agricultural ties. The Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia met with the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, where both parties highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector. Indonesia's Agriculture Minister, acknowledging the challenges posed by climate change to agricultural production, expressed interest in leveraging Iranian expertise in water resource management and agricultural techno

May 1 202410:21