270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr

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Khorramshahr – As announced by a provincial official, some 270,000 tons of agricultural products were exported from Khorramshahr City, in southwestern Iran, last year. Last year, some 270,000 tons of agricultural products were shipped out of Khorramshahr Port and the Shalamcheh land border, Yaser Sharifi, the head of Khorramshahr’s Agriculture Organization, said. He added that the exports included a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, and dates, primarily destine

Apr 7 202516:25

Iran agricultural exports surge significantly

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Tehran – Iran recorded a 35% year-on-year increase in agricultural exports between March 2024 and February 2025, according to official trade data.A spokesperson for the Trade Development Commission of Iran's House of Industry, Mine, and Trade reported that the country shipped 9.4 million metric tons of agricultural, livestock, and food products during this period, generating $7.566 billion in revenue.The bulk of these exports—90% by volume and 77% by value—were delivered to 15

Apr 6 202509:53

Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production

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Tehran – A member of the Iranian Parliament's Agriculture Commission has provided updates on the country's apple exports and citrus production. According to Nadergholi Ebrahimi, Iran has approximately one million tons of exportable apples, and the domestic market for this product is currently favorable. Regarding citrus fruits, Ebrahimi said that Iran ranks fourth in overall citrus production and seventh in orange production globally. However, he noted that citrus exports are not sub

Mar 25 202520:19

Iranian nomads holding Nowrouz Events across 1,200 locations

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Tehran – Nowrouz Events have been set up in 1,200 locations nationwide with the help of Iranian nomads, the head of the Nomadic Affairs Organization of Iran said. "Our nomads are, in fact, the guardians and protectors of the country's nature and exemplify the concept of a resilient economy. They are holding 1,200 events on the occasion of Nowrouz holidays,” Jahanbakhsh Mirzavand said. He added, “They also represent Iranian and Islamic culture in their attire. Of course, the

Mar 19 202511:40

Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, organized a series of specialized training workshops aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in the pistachio value chain. Held on January 26 to February 5 2025, the initiative focused on developing and implementing comprehensive mycotoxinmanagement plans tailored to ensure safer crop production, reinforcing best practices fo

Mar 19 202510:02

Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province

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Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, visited a 10-hectare mechanized greenhouse in Varamin, situated southeast of the Iranian capital. The greenhouse cultivates various crops, including tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and bell peppers, creating direct jobs for 60 people and indirect jobs for 120 individuals. In addition to supplying the domestic market, the greenhouse's products are exported to Russia, Centr

Mar 14 202506:33

Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health

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Tehran – In a decisive step towards bolstering public health and environmental protection, Iran has banned 14 high-risk pesticides from its agricultural sector. Maryam Jalili Moqaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, announced the decision, emphasizing the ongoing development of mandatory standards for 30 additional pesticides. "The removal of these 14 dangerous pesticides is a direct measure to safeguard the well-being of our citizens," Jalili Moqaddam said. She also reas

Mar 12 202523:52

Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources

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Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri described the preservation of natural resources as a national duty, emphasizing that resources belong to the people, not just the government. “Natural resources are not government property; they are a national treasure belonging to the people," Nouri said recently during a national tree-planting ceremony. Referring to a national plan with the aim of planting up to one billion trees across the country to combat desertificat

Mar 12 202511:53

Iran says ready to strengthen fisheries cooperation with UNIDO

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Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced the country’s willingness to continue and develop fisheries cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks in a meeting with Tomoshi Kume, UNIDO's fisheries director, on Sunday in Tehran. The Iranian deputy minister emphasized the importance of implementing longline fishing methods, enhancing the tuna value chain, and improving domestic and export ma

Mar 11 202511:44

Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade

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Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture stressed the importance of expanding maritime trade in bolstering Iran's food exports, imports, and strategic reserves. This development will significantly enhance the country's maritime transportation sector and elevate Iran's position in global commerce, Gholamreza Nouri said recently. "The expansion of maritime trade directly impacts our ability to export agricultural products, secure essential food imports, and maintain robust strategic reserves

Mar 10 202508:44