Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production

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Tehran - Iran secured the 79th place among 280 countries in global organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at a press conference for the 14th Iran Organic Festival, held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Seyed Reza Noorani said that despite the rapid global growth of the organic sector, Iran has yet to establish a foothold in international trade for these products. He explained that organic products account for 20–25% of total food consumption

Oct 27 202511:32

Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says

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Hormozgan - Iran has managed to export $222 million worth of hairtail fish caught from the country’s southern waters to China, according to the Director General of Hormozgan Fishery Department. Masoud Barani said that the hairtail fish species is not used for domestic consumption and is exported exclusively for industrial and food processing purposes. He noted that all fish products are subjected to comprehensive microbial and chemical testing and exported under strict sanitary supervi

Oct 27 202511:29

Tehran tops Iran’s mushroom production

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Tehran- Tehran Province has emerged as the country’s leading producer of edible mushrooms, achieving an annual output of 42,400 tons cultivated across 223 hectares, according the head of the Tehran Agricultural Organization. With a 23 percent share of national production, Tehran also ranks first in horticultural productivity, recording an impressive average yield of 38,995 kilograms per hectare, Jebrei’l Baradari. The province produces more than 1.89 million tons of horticultural

Oct 26 202513:32

Iran, DR Congo discuss expansion of scientific, agricultural cooperation

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Tehran – Representatives from Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Iran Fisheries Organization, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of the Democratic Republic of the Congo explored avenues for enhanced scientific and agricultural collaboration. During an online meeting last week, discussions focused on the Razi Institute’s readiness to export therapeutic ser

Oct 26 202513:06

Tehran to host 14th Iran organic expo

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Tehran – The 14th Iran Organic Exhibition will be held from October 30 to November 5 in Tehran’s Gofetogoo park, showcasing a wide variety of Iranian organic and health-oriented products. The event offers visitors the chance to discover, taste, and purchase high-quality domestic goods directly from producers. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the exhibition will feature numerous booths where attendees can meet local producers, learn about the latest developments in organic produ

Oct 25 202512:17

Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Mongolia — focuses on promoting the sustainable production of drought-tolerant and high-nutrient crops such as quinoa

Oct 24 202512:28

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the unique Artemia species of Lake Urmia, support genetic conservation, and promote advanced aquaculture technologies as par

Oct 24 202512:23

Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan

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Sistan-Baluchestan - The Chabahar Deep-Sea Fisheries Research Center has announced the export of 700 tons of sea snails from Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province. According to the center’s head, Ashkan Ajdari, the research team has achieved two major milestones namely the management and export of sea snails and the production of algae seedlings through tissue culture. “These advances support marine research, genetic resource conservation, and the creation of

Oct 24 202512:19

Kandolus a model for sustainable rural tourism

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Mazandaran - Amid the green hills of Mazandaran, Kandolus Village has emerged as a global symbol of harmony between nature, agriculture, and tourism. Its success in sustainable farming, herbal cultivation, handicrafts, and eco-tourism has turned it into a model for empowering rural communities. Selected from over 270 nominees across 65 countries, Kandolus was named one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World 2025 in China—recognizing its innovation in linking cultural heritage with sus

Oct 21 202516:18

Iran marks National Export Day

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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 industries account for a major share of non-oil exports. Leading produ

Oct 21 202516:12