Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says

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Tabriz, Iran - The newly appointed Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Gholam-Reza Nouri, has emphasized a farmer-centric approach as the top priority for the Ministry in the 14th government. In remarks on Friday during a recent visit to his hometown of Bostanabad, Nouri expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the people of Iran and Bostanabad in the presidential elections. He also highlighted the significance of the cabinet's formation, emphasizing the importance of unity, coope

Aug 25 202415:39

Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry

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The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the new minister of agriculture nominated by President Masoud Pezeshkian. During an open session this morning, the Parliament discussed the vote for Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh, after lawmakers in favor of and against the proposed minister took the podium to express their views. After a voting, 253 out of 288 lawmakers voted for Nouri-Ghezeljeh to be the next minister of agriculture. Nouri-Ghezeljeh was born in 1970 in Ghezeljeh, Ea

Aug 24 202410:36

Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually

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Tehran - Iran's beekeeping industry continues to thrive, with the country exporting a significant quantity of high-quality honey in the past year. According to Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Productions Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad, the country exported 1,469 tons of honey valued at $5.6 million during the Iranian calendar year ending March 19, 2024 The deputy minister highlighted the growing interest in beekeeping among Iranian farmers, noting that the industr

Aug 24 202410:32

Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience

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Tehran - The Department of Environment (DOE) as National Designated Authority (NDA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at fortifying its resilience to climate change. The newly signed project, titled “Strengthening Iran’s access to GCF with national ownership, knowledge-based policies and sound technologies,” represents a crucial step toward

Aug 21 202414:25

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the beginning of this year, through the efforts of researchers at the Institute for Seed and Plant Improve

Aug 20 202411:38

Iran world second-largest date producer

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Iran is the world’s second-largest date producer, trailing only Egypt, while boasting the widest variety of dates globally, according to the chairman of the National Date Association of Iran. The country produces an average of 1.35 million tons of fresh dates annually, with domestic consumption accounting for 70% of the total output. The remaining 30% is exported, generating around $350 million in foreign exchange. Officials believe this figure could potentially reach $500 million with inc

Aug 20 202411:30

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Khuzestan – Iran has plans underway to grow a significant 20 tons of papaya fruit in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the head of Ramhormoz Agricultural Organization. Farshad Mehrabi explained that the Sweet Sinse variety of papaya, also known as tree melon, was cultivated for the first time in Ramhormoz across a 3,000 square meter area in May 2022. He highlighted that the expansion of papaya cultivation could revolutionize the agricultural cultivation pattern and green

Aug 18 202418:48

FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry

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Tehran - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture have teamed up to improve the safety and productivity of the country’s pistachio industry. A recent workshop marked the start of this collaborative project. The goal is to enhance pistachio quality and safety from farm to table, boosting exports and benefiting everyone involved, from farmers to consumers. By introducing modern farming techniques, improving processing methods, and st

Aug 18 202418:41

Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production

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Tehran – Iran has made substantial strides in potato seed production, with domestic companies now producing a substantial quantity of certified mini-tubers, according to the deputy of the Seed Registration and Certification Research Institute.Over 33 million mini-tubers are produced annually by 14 Plant Tissue Culture Companies across the country, Samad Mobasser said.“Following rigorous quality checks, nearly 29 million of these mini-tubers receive certification.”He further sai

Aug 17 202413:49

Iran begins exports of tea to 23 countries

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Tehran - Iran is ramping up its tea exports, with shipments reaching neighboring countries and European markets, Habib Jahansaz, the head of Iran's Tea Organization, said. "The door to tea exports has been opened," Jahansaz said during a visit to tea factories in Fuman, Rasht, where 12 containers of tea were being exported to Central Asia. "Tea factories in Gilan province, with their export capacity, are actively pursuing this opportunity." According to Jahansaz, Iran exports approximately 12,00

Aug 17 202413:30