Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield

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Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield As announced by a director in the Iranian Agriculture Ministry, the country forecasts a bountiful harvest of outdoor vegetables and melons, anticipating production to reach around 25.5 million tons by the end of the current agricultural year (September 2024) This production level could be further increased if export markets or demand from processing industries materialize, Ho

Jul 24 202411:15

Iran aims to boost warm-water fish production amidst heat challenges

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Iran aims to boost warm-water fish production amidst heat challenges Iran aims to boost warm-water fish production amidst heat challenges Iran plans to ramp up warm-water fish production by 200,000 tons, according to the chairman of the country's Warm-Water Fishes Breeding Companies Union. Ali Elviri, however, also warned that soaring summer temperatures are posing significant challenges to the industry, with ammonia buildup in fishponds impacting production. Despite these hurdles, Iran's fish e

Jul 24 202410:23

Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth

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Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth Iran's fisheries sector has witnessed a remarkable 5.8% growth rate, according to Head of Iran's Fisheries Organization Hossein Hosseini. "It is crucial to identify the unparalleled potential of our fisheries sector and the opportunities it presents," Hosseini emphasized. "With concerted efforts, we have achieved a growth rate of 5.8%, bringing us closer to our ambitious targets." Outlining the organiza

Jul 19 202412:37

Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares

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Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Iran has increased its rice cultivation area to over 550,000 hectares, with the provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan accounting for most of the crop, an official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. "The country’s farmers have cultivated rice in 650,000 hectares of land in 19 different provinces across the country." According to Sohrab Sohrabi, head of the Wheat and Rice

Jul 19 202412:31

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable w

Jul 13 202412:30

Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growi

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran buys record amount of wheat from farmers

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Iran buys record amount of wheat from farmers Iran buys record amount of wheat from farmers Iran's government has purchased a record-breaking 6.3 million tons of wheat from domestic farmers since April, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a 10% increase compared to the same period last year and reflects a significant boost in the country's wheat production. "This achievement is part of a national plan that guarantees the purchase of domestically produced wheat," said Sohrab

Jul 7 202411:34

Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports

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Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports The head of Iran's Egg Producers Union has announced plans to significantly increase egg export revenue by 5 to 6 times through processing and value addition. Mohammad Moradi, the union's CEO, said that Iran has the potential to produce 1.6 million tons of eggs annually, with the surplus production intended for export to target markets. "Given the egg production in our export target countries, our main long-t

Jul 6 202412:42

Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China

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Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China A team of eight Iranian natural resources experts led by Dr. Seyed Nasser Emadi, advisor to the president of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, participated in the International Forestry Cooperation Seminar in China. The seminar, which was held from June 17 to July 8, 2024, aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences in

Jul 4 202412:38

Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries

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Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries Iran's saffron industry is flourishing, with over 25 tons of the precious spice exported to 37 countries in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year (March 20 - May 20), according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture. Hossein Zeinali revealed China, the UAE, Spain, Afghanistan, and Italy as the top destinations for Iranian saffron. This translates to a value exceeding $22 mil

Jul 3 202412:06