Kenya calls for expanded agricultural trade, investment with Iran

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Tehran - Kenya is seeking to deepen agricultural trade and investment ties with Iran, with a focus on food processing, modern irrigation, logistics, agricultural finance and insurance, Kenyan Ambassador to Tehran Jonah Mwangi says. Speaking at the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation on Saturday, October 31, Mwangi described agriculture as a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, supporting the livelihoods of millions of people, supplying raw materials to domestic indu

Oct 31 202611:30

Africa’s 70b dollars food import market opens opportunities for Iran

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Tehran - Africa’s annual food imports of $65 billion to $70 billion offer significant opportunities for Iran to expand agricultural exports, transfer technology and develop joint production projects across the continent, a senior Iranian diplomat says. Akbar Khosravi-Nejad, an assistant foreign minister and director general for African affairs at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, hosted by the Agricultur

Oct 31 202611:14

Iran-Africa agricultural trade registers major rise

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to expand agricultural cooperation with African countries through joint investment, technology transfer and sustainable production partnerships, with bilateral trade reaching $940 million in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March–November 2025), up 66% year-on-year, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri says. Addressing the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, Nouri said the two sides should move beyond memorandu

Oct 31 202610:57

Iran tightens health inspections to boost seafood exports

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Tehran - Iran is stepping up health inspections of aquaculture farms and seafood processing and packaging facilities to expand exports to Russia, with shipments required to meet the sanitary and veterinary standards of destination markets. Alireza Akbarshahi, deputy head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO) for health, prevention and food safety, said export certification procedures are based on the requirements of importing countries. “The IVO conducts inspections and audits in l

Oct 29 202611:46

Iran urges Islamic countries to turn agricultural agreements into joint projects

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Tehran - Iran has called for a shift from general agreements to practical, results-oriented agricultural cooperation among Islamic countries, with a focus on strengthening food security, advancing agricultural technology, and expanding scientific collaboration. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), made the remarks at a ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan, marking the signing of a memorandum of under

Oct 29 202611:28

Iran unveils QR code system for agricultural products

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Qazvin - Iran has unveiled a QR code system to identify and trace agricultural products in Qazvin province, situated some 150 km northwest of Tehran, a move aimed at improving transparency, strengthening supply-chain traceability, and safeguarding consumer health. The system was launched during Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri's visit to the province, highlighting efforts to promote sustainable rural development and expand agricultural tourism. Reza Bahramlou, the minister's adviser and

Oct 29 202611:11

Iran expands biological pest control to 1,550 hectares in West Azarbaijan

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West Azarbaijan - Iran has deployed beneficial insects to control agricultural pests across 1,550 hectares of farmland in West Azarbaijan Province this year, as part of efforts to reduce chemical pesticide use and promote more sustainable farming practices. Nafiseh Toosi, head of the Plant Protection Department at West Azarbaijan’s Agricultural Organization, announced the figures, highlighting the province’s efforts to expand biological pest management. Speaking during a visit by

Oct 27 202614:09

Iran, Russia seek to expand technical cooperation in agriculture

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Tehran - Russian authorities have reported a significant year-on-year decline in Iranian agricultural shipments failing to meet phytosanitary requirements, welcoming progress in compliance as Tehran and Moscow move to strengthen technical cooperation and facilitate agricultural trade. Experts from Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) confirmed the decline during an online meeting with officials from Iran’s Plant Protection Organi

Oct 27 202612:51

Iran develops system to trace saffron from farm to market

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Khorasan Razavi - Iran is developing a traceability system in northeastern Khorasan Razavi province to verify saffron authenticity, strengthen quality control and track the product from farm to market using barcodes and QR codes. Majid Jafari, head of the provincial Agriculture Organization, said the saffron certification scheme would be implemented through the end of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan. The system will record and monitor production data at every stage, from cultivation an

Oct 27 202611:30

Iran exports over 32,000 tons of kiwi fruits, tangerines

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Mazandaran - Iran’s northern Mazandaran province has exported more than 32,700 tons of kiwi fruits and tangerines over the past two months, with India and Uzbekistan among the main destinations for its kiwi shipments, the provincial agriculture chief said. Asadollah Teymouri-Yansari said 9,776 tons of kiwi fruits were exported in 432 consignments by October 20. India received 2,748 tons, while Uzbekistan imported 2,019 tons. The remaining 5,007 tons were shipped to other countries. The

Oct 27 202611:22