Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports

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Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports Bushehr – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in the date industry, securing the top spot in global date exports last year. This was announced by Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs, during a recent visit to Bushehr province. Renowned for its vast date palm plantations, Bushehr province boasts an impressive 38,000 hectares of cultivated land

Nov 19 202410:03

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46

Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output

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Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Tehran – Iran has extended its dryland wheat production initiative for another five years, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. The program, which was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Execution of Imam Khomeini Order, aims to boost wheat production in the country's rainfed agricultural lands.Speaking at an event honoring the initiative's participants, attended

Nov 5 202414:08

Iran aims to boost legume production

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Iran aims to boost legume production Iran aims to boost legume production Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled major plans to increase domestic legume production, aiming to cultivate 814,000 hectares of land with various legumes in the 2023-2024 agricultural year, targeting a yield of 720,000 tons. The primary focus for the current year is on chickpeas, lentils, beans, and other legumes like mung beans and broad beans. However, challenges such as climate change, limited

Nov 2 202414:21

Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16

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Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16 Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – Iran has expressed its readiness to contribute to improving land degradation monitoring processes in arid regions during the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Riyadh from October 8-10, 2024. Representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran participat

Oct 13 202412:14

Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed

Sep 30 202411:25

Iran greenhouse industry expected to blossom

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Iran greenhouse industry expected to blossom Iran greenhouse industry expected to blossom Tehran – Iran's greenhouse sector is poised for substantial growth, with the country targeting a staggering output of over 3.7 million tons of high-quality greenhouse products by March 2025, a senior official said. According to Elham Fatahi-Far, head of the Agriculture Ministry's Greenhouse Bureau, Iranian greenhouses have already made significant strides, exporting a remarkable 240,000 tons of produ

Sep 30 202411:05

Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects

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Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with the successful implementation of over 100smart irrigation pilot projects. Fariborz Abbasi, the project manager of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's modern irrigation systems development program, highlighted this achievement at the IFarm 2024 exhibition. The Agriculture Ministry has been at the forefront

Sep 29 202413:09

Southeastern Iran has great potential for fisheries and aquaculture development, IFO head says

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Southeastern Iran has great potential for fisheries and aquaculture development, IFO head says Southeastern Iran has great potential for fisheries and aquaculture development, IFO head says Zahedan – The Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) highlighted the immense potential of southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan province, particularly its coastal areas bordering the Sea of Oman, for the development of fisheries, aquaculture, and marine agriculture.Speaking at the groundbreaki

Sep 22 202410:16