Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most

Nov 21 202510:56

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced

Nov 7 202511:57

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 marks National Export Day

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Iran marks National Export Day Iran marks National Export Day Terhan - On National Export Day (October 20), Iran celebrates the dedication of its farmers and exporters who have strengthened the country’s non-oil economy by producing world-class agricultural goods. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Iran’s food security, sustainable development, and foreign exchange earnings. According to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, agricultural and food industri

Oct 21 202516:12

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries

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Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Tehran - Iran now exports agricultural products to 80 countries, with horticultural export revenues rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi. Boroumandi described the agriculture sector as vital to national food security, stressing the need to balance feeding over 90 million Iranians with protecting soil and water resources. H

Oct 12 202510:12

Iran to begin direct pistachio export to Europe from Yazd province: Deputy minister

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Iran to begin direct pistachio export to Europe from Yazd province: Deputy minister Iran to begin direct pistachio export to Europe from Yazd province: Deputy minister Yazd –Iran will soon begin direct pistachio exports to Europe from the central province of Yazd, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi. Boroumandi announced this during a recent visit to the Pishgaman Dry Port in Yazd. He added that, following the government’s newly issued regulations,

Oct 11 202509:41

Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports

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Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Tehran – Iran’s low use of pesticides gives its agricultural exports a competitive advantage, especially in meeting strict international standards, the country’s Deputy Minister for Horticulture Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Speaking Tuesday at a webinar on “Strategies of the Ministry of Agriculture for Food Security”, Boroumandi stressed the piv

Oct 1 202515:39

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 horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister

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Iran horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister Iran horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister Malayer — Iran’s horticulture sector has recorded a $4.5 billion trade surplus, playing a decisive role in the country’s $3 billion positive agricultural trade balance, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Boroumandi said that despite reduced rainfall and ongoing sanctions, the agriculture sector g

Sep 27 202510:22