Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion i

Sep 7 202510:11

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Iran reports rise in horticulture output Iran reports rise in horticulture output Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production,

Sep 3 202510:21

‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’

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‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’ ‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’ Tehran – West Azarbaijan Province has secured its position as Iran’s top sugar beet producer, accounting for around 35% of the country’s total output in the 2023–2024 crop year, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Mohammadreza Asghari reported that the province produced 2.1 million tons of sugar beet over the

Sep 2 202511:01

Agriculture Minister reports 32 percent surge in agricultural exports

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Agriculture Minister reports 32 percent surge in agricultural exports Agriculture Minister reports 32 percent surge in agricultural exports Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced a 32% rise in agricultural exports alongside a 6% decline in imports, marking a significant turnaround in the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking Monday at the Administrative Council meeting in Hamadan Province, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that under the 14th government’s initiatives,

Aug 27 202509:38

Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says

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Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says Hamedan – Iran has achieved full self-sufficiency in poultry and milk production and now meets 80% of its domestic demand for red meat through local sources, a senior official with Agriculture Ministry announced Tuesday. The announcement, made by Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, positions the

Aug 26 202512:04

155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head

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155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head 155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head Tehran - Iran will launch 155 fisheries projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said 155 fisheries projects with an investment of 21.25 trillion rials (about $42.5 million) will come online simultaneously in 27 provinces. The proje

Aug 26 202511:28

Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says

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Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the country’s agricultural exports have exceeded projections set in the Seventh Development Plan, which address the mobilization of financial resources to sustain economic growth. “While the plan had forecast a 5.5% growth, the first year of the 14th government saw a 5.6% inc

Aug 24 202513:22

Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer

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Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Tehran - Iran has secured the fourth spot globally in honey production, thanks to its thriving beekeeping industry, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad reported that according to the 2024 national census, Iranian beekeepers managed 10.8 million honeybee colonies across 92,122 apiaries, producing roughly 128,000 tons of honey. This achievement place

Aug 24 202512:55

East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse

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East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse East Azarbaijan - East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, has become a national hub in beekeeping, boasting the largest number of apiaries in the country and ranking second in overall honey production, according to the head of the provincial Agricultural Organization. Shahram Shafiei announced that honey output in the province is projected to reach 18,00

Aug 22 202508:42

Harvest of 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin

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Harvest of 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin Harvest of 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin Qazvin - The Cornelian cherry harvest has begun across 660 hectares of orchards in Qazvin Province, with output expected to exceed 4,200 tons this season, according to the head of horticulture at the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Pilehforoush said that Qazvin holds the top spot in Iran for Cornelian cherry production, averaging 6.6 tons per hectare. He hi

Aug 16 202511:34