Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production

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Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production Iran ranks 23rd in the world in milk production with an annual output of over 12 million tons, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the Iranian deputy minister for livestock products, said, “Previously, our country was a major importer of dairy products, producing only about 260,000 tons of raw milk annually.” "However, thanks to the implementatio

Jun 27 202422:47

Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says

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Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts a significant increase in Iran's grain output for 2024. According to the FAO's Food Outlook report, Iran's grain production is expected to reach 20.1 million metric tons (mt) this year, up from 19.8 million mt in 2023. This increase positions Iran as the 10th largest grain producer in Asia. While wheat producti

Jun 26 202405:20

Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will

Jun 20 202411:15

Iran boosts domestic wheat purchases

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Iran boosts domestic wheat purchases Iran boosts domestic wheat purchases Iran has significantly increased its domestic wheat purchases this year, surpassing last year's figures by 200,000 tons, a senior official said. According to Alireza Mohajer, a senior official with the Agricultural Ministry, Iran has bought 4.4 million tons of wheat valued at over $1.3 billion since April. This comes under a national plan that guarantees the purchase of domestically produced wheat. He added that the

Jun 18 202412:35

Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture

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Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture The Iranian Minister of Agriculture inaugurated a new reference laboratory that will take aim at evaluation of agricultural products incorporating nanotechnology. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht attended the unveiling ceremony during which various technological advancements co-developed by the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute and a dozen knowledge-based

Jun 16 202406:45

Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products

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Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products Achieving stable and fluctuation-free production of essential products, establishing domestic production on a sustainable export platform, and ensuring the reliable supply of basic inputs are key goals for the ministry, according to the Iranian Minister of Agriculture. The ministry has taken significant steps in th

Jun 12 202411:24

Iran pistachio production expected to hold steady at 200,000 tons

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Iran pistachio production expected to hold steady at 200,000 tons Iran pistachio production expected to hold steady at 200,000 tons Iran's pistachio production is forecast to remain at 200,000 tons for the year ending March 2025, according to the deputy head of the Iran Pistachio Association. Jalil Karbakhsh-Ravari added that exports are also expected to stay around 120,000 tons, mirroring the previous year's figures. This translates to roughly $1 billion in revenue. Domestic consumption mak

Jun 10 202412:46

Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation

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Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Management and Human Resources Development Affairs, Hooshang Mohammadi, said that Iran will become a regional food security hub in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). "In meetings with the FAO Deputy Secretary-General and the Director-General of the Asia and Pacific Integrated Rural Develop

Jun 5 202412:26

Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer

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Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer The director of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's Medicinal Plants National Plan visited the first and largest Opuntia nursery in Iran, located in Yazd Province. The nursery produces and propagates advantageous, water-efficient, and highly resistant Opuntia cactus plant seedlings. During the visit, Hossein Zeynali said Yazd Province will soon turn into Iran’s large

Jun 2 202410:30

Iran attends IOC advisory committee meeting

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Iran attends IOC advisory committee meeting Iran attends IOC advisory committee meeting The 62nd meeting of the Advisory Committee of the International Olive Council (IOC) is currently underway in Italy, with representatives from the private sector of IOC member countries discussing olive-related issues. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's website, Javad Mirarab Razi, who leads the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Olive Project, is attending the meeting virtually as the offic

Jun 2 202409:07