Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming

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Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture announced that the primary focus of the ministry will be on promoting small-scale, village-based farming alongside agricultural supply chains. This strategy, Gholamreza Nouri added, will serve as the cornerstone for Iran's agricultural development, with its implementation being a top priority for the current administration. He further highlighted the importance of ensuring food security for future generations, underlying the need to accelerate advanceme

Sep 3 202418:24

Iran apple exports reach 111m dollars

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Tehran – Iran's apple exports have surged in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, reaching $111 million, according to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The overall value of Iran's agricultural product exports has grown by 33% during this period, the report by IRICA said. The country exported 2.657 million tons of agricultural products worth $1.453 billion, a 22% increase in both value and weight compared to the previous year.

Sep 3 202409:57

Iran Tuna exports surge in 5 months

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Tehran – Iran's tuna exports have seen a significant boost in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, reaching a value of $14.6 million. This figure represents a 24% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Overall, Iran's fishery exports have experienced a substantial growth of 32% in both value and weight during the first five months of the year. The country exported 68,000 tons of fisher

Sep 3 202409:50

Iran agricultural exports surge in 5 months

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Iran agricultural exports surge in 5 months Iran agricultural exports surge in 5 months Tehran – Iran's agricultural exports have experienced a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2024 to August 22, 2024). According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the country exported 2.657 million tons of agricultural products valued at $1.453 billion during this period. Compared to the same period last year, Ira

Aug 31 202411:10

Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system

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Tehran – The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has allocated a significant sum to modernize the country's irrigation systems, an officia said. According to Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi, 18.5 trillion rials (approximately $35 million) will be provided as facilities to farmers nationwide. The goal is to equip over 50,000 hectares of farmland with modern irrigation systems by the end of the current crop year, he said, highlighting that Iran has vast potential for irrigation mode

Aug 31 202409:48

Iran honey exports experiencing rapid growth

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Iran honey exports experiencing rapid growth Iran honey exports experiencing rapid growth Tehran – Iran's honey production and exports have been thriving with the country shipping over 1,469 tons of honey in the past year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the country's beekeeping sector employs a significant workforce of 155,000 people, operating in 94,932 apiaries. The government is now aiming to further boost honey production by increasing the yield per colony to three to four

Aug 29 202405:58

Iran chicken meat exports soar amid increased production

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Tehran – Iran has significantly boosted its chicken meat exports in recent months, with over 18,000 tons shipped overseas in just the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, an official said. According to Ali Ebrahimi, head of Iran's Poultry Farmers Union, farmers successfully exported 1,800 tons of chicken in the final month of the previous year alone. He attributed the increase in exports to a combination of higher production levels and a domestic market that has been

Aug 29 202405:34

Iran pistachio exports soar 213 percent

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Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of pistachio exports has increased by a staggering 213% compared to the same period last year. The country exported 36,000 tons of pistachios worth $352 million during this time, marking a 122% increase in weight as well. This growth is part of a broader trend in Iran's

Aug 28 202409:27

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