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Aug 25 2026 - 07:52 - : 214 - : 212 : 2 minute(s) /--> 199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries has announced the inauguration of 199 agro-processing and food industry projects during Government Week. Karim Zolfaghari added, "These projects have the capacity to absorb and process approximately 1.82 million tons of agricultural raw materials and will create employment for 12,

Sep 30 202601:41

Pistachio harvest underway in southern Kerman

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Pistachio harvest underway in southern Kerman Pistachio harvest underway in southern Kerman Kerman - Pistachio harvesting has begun in Esfandaqeh District of Jiroft County, in southern Kerman province, with about 60 percent of the region’s crop lost to spring frost this year. Sadeq Hosseinzadeh, director of horticultural affairs at the Southern Kerman Agricultural Organization, said harvesting began in mid-September and will continue through mid-October. “Pistachio orchards cover

Sep 22 202611:36

Iran moves to strengthen pistachio industry, address water, export challenges

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Iran moves to strengthen pistachio industry, address water, export challenges Iran moves to strengthen pistachio industry, address water, export challenges Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture has called for a comprehensive national strategy to strengthen the country’s pistachio industry, with a focus on water management, product quality, value-chain modernization and the removal of export barriers. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi made the remarks at the 14th m

Sep 21 202610:47

Kerman takes steps toward global recognition of 1,500-year-old walnut trees

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Kerman takes steps toward global recognition of 1,500-year-old walnut trees Kerman takes steps toward global recognition of 1,500-year-old walnut trees Kerman – Iran has taken practical steps toward securing international recognition for ancient walnut trees estimated to be around 1,500 years old in the southeastern Kerman province. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticultural Affairs, visited the counties of Baft and Rabor on the second day of hi

Sep 14 202610:32

Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future

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Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future Tehran – The resurgence of Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran, has reignited hopes for Iran's Artemia industry, with officials pushing for expanded farming operations and the use of unconventional water sources to build a sustainable, export-oriented sector. Lake Urmia, the sole natural habitat of the endemic Artemia urmiana, has risen by over one m

Sep 8 202612:00

199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week

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199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week 199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries has announced the inauguration of 199 agro-processing and food industry projects during Government Week. Karim Zolfaghari added, "These projects have the capacity to absorb and process approximately 1.82 million tons of agricultural raw materials and will create

Aug 25 202607:52

Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems

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Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil has called for greater private sector investment and increased funding to meet the country's target of equipping 350,000 hectares of farmland annually with modern irrigation systems under the Seventh National Development Plan. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.2 million hect

Jul 17 202612:24

Kerman launches production line of 40-dose Black Disease Vaccine

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Kerman launches production line of 40-dose Black Disease Vaccine Kerman launches production line of 40-dose Black Disease Vaccine Kerman - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute's Southeast Branch has launched a production line for the 40-dose Infectious Hepatic Gangrene vaccine (also known as Black Disease Vaccine) at its Kerman facility, aiming to improve livestock breeders' access to veterinary vaccines and lower production costs. Mojtaba Ali-Mollaei, Head of the institute's Southeas

Jul 11 202608:39

Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman

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Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman Tehran – Iran has begun harvesting its early-season dates in the southern Kerman region, with production expected to reach 1,000 metric tons this year. Faroud Salari, head of the Agricultural Organization of Southern Kerman, said the harvest of the Al-Mehtari and Negar varieties is underway across 210 hectares of date palm orchards. "The harvest began in late June and will continue throu

Jun 26 202612:06

Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub

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Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan - With nearly 20,000 camels and more than 3,200 active breeders, Hormozgan southern Province has emerged as one of Iran’s leading centers for camel husbandry, playing a vital role in supplying camel meat to markets across the country. Hamid Amiqi, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said t

Jun 9 202618:53