Iran agricultural exports flourish, surging 26 percent

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Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has experienced a significant boost, with exports soaring by 26% in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year. This surge, as reported by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), highlights the growing competitiveness of Iran's agricultural products in global markets.The country shipped a total of $1.7 billion worth of agricultural goods during this period, demonstrating a remarkable increase compared to the previous year. T

Sep 28 202411:37

Iran share in Asian dairy market growing

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Tehran – Iran has cemented its position as a leading dairy exporter in Asia, accounting for a significant 17% share of the regional market.This announcement was made by Hasan Khamisabadi, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran.According to Khamisabadi, dairy products have emerged as a major contributor to Iran's agricultural exports, playing a crucial role in generating foreign exchange for the country. The latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Sep 22 202410:09

Iran and Europe agree on new pistachio export protocol

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Rafsanjan - Iran has reached a new agreement with European countries regarding the export of pistachios, according to Mohammad Mahdi Broumandi, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture.Broumandi made the announcement at the 8th National Pistachio Festival in Rafsanjan, a city renowned as the "pistachio capital of the world." He highlighted the significance of pistachios in Iran's agricultural economy, stating that nearly a billion dollars of the country's three billion dollars in hort

Sep 18 202417:23

Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons

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Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is making strides in organic production, according to a senior official.Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said Iranian farms produce approximately 55,000 tons of organic horticultural products annually.While this figure represents a significant contribution to the country's organic agriculture industry, it pales in comparison to the overall horticultural production of 26 million tons. Boroumandi attributed this disparity to the unique

Sep 18 202417:20

Iran aquatic exports flourish, surpassing 68,000 tons in 5 months

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Tehran – Iran's aquatic exports have been experiencing a significant surge, with shipments reaching 45 countries worldwide in just the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year.According to Hossein Hosseini, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the country is on track to export a total of 300,000 tons of aquatic products by the end of the year. The top exports include a diverse range of marine fish species, ready-to-eat aquatic feed, and shrimp, he added.The Islamic Republic of

Sep 15 202415:55

Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture

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Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has expressed strong support for vertical farming, highlighting its potential to address both domestic food supply challenges and boost agricultural exports. During a recent visit to the Ardastani Brothers Greenhouse in Pishva, Tehran Province, Nouri emphasized the critical role of greenhouse cultivation in a country facing limited land and water resources. He underscored that vertical farming presents a viable solution for ensuring fo

Sep 14 202415:10

Iran aims for major boost in fisheries exports

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Tehran - Iran's Fisheries Organization has outlined a bold plan to significantly boost the country's seafood exports, aiming to reach a staggering $1 billion in exports by the conclusion of the Seventh Development Plan. In a recent announcement, Hossein Hosseini, the head of the organization, revealed that Iran exported a substantial 210,000 tons of fishery products and aquatic animals last year, valued at $650 million. However, the government's ambitious target represents a substantial increase

Sep 14 202415:01

Mazandaran agricultural exports soar 100 percent

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Mazandaran – Agricultural exports from Mazandaran Province, located in northern Iran, have experienced a remarkable surge. According to a provincial official, exports of agricultural products increased by a staggering 100% during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year compared to the same period last year. Amir Jamshidi, an official with the province's Customs Department, revealed that over 15,000 tons of agricultural products worth $6 million were exported from Mazanda

Sep 11 202416:39

Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut strands of different qualities and whole saffron. Buyers can purchase a minimum of 100 kilograms. The pro

Sep 9 202416:00

13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz

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Alborz - Iran's 13th Agricultural Economics Conference – seen as a key opportunity to harness expert knowledge to overcome the country’s agricultural challenges and enhance sector management – is being held in Alborz Province, west of the capital Tehran. The 13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference opened on Sunday in Alborz Province with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri.Addressing the opening ceremony, the minister described the function as a

Sep 8 202415:02