Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024

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Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024 Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024 Tehran - Iran’s exports of fresh and dried dates increased by 25 percent in value in 2024, generating more than $213 million in foreign currency earnings, according to trade data. Based on figures reported by the International Trade Centre (ITC), Iran exported 332,346 tons of dates in 2024, worth $213.049 million. The average export price stood at $641 per ton during the year. The 2024 export val

Feb 17 202608:19

Improved grafted Konar orchards lift output in Bushehr

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Improved grafted Konar orchards lift output in Bushehr Improved grafted Konar orchards lift output in Bushehr Bushehr - Harvesting of Konar has begun across roughly 450 hectares of orchards in the southern Bushehr Province, with output forecast to exceed 2,500 tons this year, according to a provincial agriculture official. Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production Improvement at the Bushehr Agricultural Organization, said cultivation is dispersed but concentrated in Dashti, Dashtestan, and

Feb 15 202608:31

110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says

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110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says 110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran is implementing 110 pilot smart irrigation projects covering about 10,000 hectares nationwide as part of a broader push to boost water efficiency and deploy renewable energy in agriculture, a deputy agriculture minister said. Safdar Niyazi Shahraki, deputy for water and soil affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, told IRNA the p

Feb 9 202608:15

Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports

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Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports Tehran - Iran’s pistachio exports surged by 80 percent in 2024, reaching USD 636 million, according to newly released data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The figures show that export revenues rose sharply from approximately USD 353 million in 2023. Export volumes also recorded a significant increase, climbing from 61,000 tons

Feb 2 202606:29

Iran moves to boost onion exports to prevent waste, stabilize market

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Iran moves to boost onion exports to prevent waste, stabilize market Iran moves to boost onion exports to prevent waste, stabilize market Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture announced new measures to facilitate the export of onions surplus to domestic demand, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses and support market stability. Majid Anjafi said Iran’s average monthly onion consumption is approximately 200,000 tons. “Taking into a

Jan 26 202609:47

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a

Dec 28 202520:10

Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province

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Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province Kerman - The tangerine harvest has officially begun across 730 hectares of orchards in southern Kerman province, starting in mid-November. Of the total area, 702 hectares are in full production and 28 hectares are young orchards, with yields expected to surpass 7,000 tons, according to Sadeq Hosseinzadeh, the Director of Horticulture at the South Kerman Agriculture Organization. He added that the region&

Nov 29 202511:36

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26

Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons

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Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Rafsanjan – Iran’s pistachio industry is strengthening its global footprint, with exports exceeding $2 billion in the past 17 months and this year’s harvest projected at 240,000 tons, a senior official said. Dariyoush Salempour, the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry, announced that

Sep 28 202511:20

Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues

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Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues Tehran - Iran is anticipating a strong pistachio harvest this year, boosting prospects for increased foreign currency earnings from its leading agricultural export. Jalil Karbakhsh, a senior member of the National Pistachio Association, announced on Saturday that production of dried pistachios is expected to reach 240,000 metric tons in 2025 - about 9% higher

Sep 14 202510:53