Iranian delegation visits Turkey, Russia to boost regional agricultural diplomacy

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Tehran - An economic delegation from Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has traveled to Turkey and Russia to advance regional agricultural diplomacy, diversify trade routes for agricultural products, and secure essential commodity supplies. The delegation visited the two countries with the goal of promoting regional agricultural diplomacy, strengthening and diversifying corridors and supply chains for basic goods, and facilitating trade in agricultural and food products. During the visit t

Apr 5 202610:32

Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south

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AHVAZ – As Iran's demand for wood continues to rise, the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has successfully established “Mofid” hybrid poplar nursery, marking a strategic move toward national self-sufficiency in the timber industry and a reduction in reliance on other provinces. Saba Peyro, a faculty member at the Center, announced the launch of the Mofid hybrid poplar nursery, stressing that expanding wood farming is no longer optiona

Apr 4 202610:41

Iran produces 18m tons of raw animal products in one year: IVO

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Bojnourd – Iran produced 18 million tons of raw animal products last year, including red meat, poultry, raw milk, honey, and seafood, according to the head of Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO). Speaking on Wednesday, Alireza Rafieipour said 20 to 30 percent of that output exceeds domestic consumption, offering a major opportunity for exports and foreign currency earnings. He noted that 2–3 million tons of dairy products and 20 percent of the country's eggs are exported annually,

Apr 3 202613:32

Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in dairy production, IVO head says

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Tehran - The head of Iran's Veterinary Organization (IVO) announced that the country has reached self-sufficiency in dairy production through domestic capabilities. Alireza Rafieipour outlined the livestock sector’s achievements and the Veterinary Organization’s regulatory role, noting sustainable growth across the dairy industry. Iran currently produces 12 to 13 million tons of raw milk annually, he said, adding more than 120 dairy products, including milk and doogh (a tradition

Mar 29 202620:58

Over 110,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan

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Gilan - The head of the Gilan Province Agriculture Organization said that over 110,000 tons of kiwi fruit have been have been exported from the northern province. “Gilan ranks first both in [kiwi] production and the areas under cultivation,” Saleh Mohammadi said, stressing the importance of proper harvest timing. He identified CIS countries, India, and Persian Gulf states as the main export destinations for Gilan kiwi, adding that improving product quality and rehabilitating orch

Mar 15 202612:36

Ground broken for launch of major livestock processing plant in North Khorasan

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Bojnourd – A major livestock processing plant is being developed in North Khorasan to strengthen the northeastern province's animal husbandry sector, create jobs, and boost production, an official said. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, described the project as a strategic initiative that will increase income for livestock farmers, reduce production costs, and enhance product quality. “The facility will be built on 70,000 square meters wi

Mar 13 202611:09

Letter from Agriculture Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran to FAO Director-General

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Tehran - Iranian Minsiter of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has penned a letter to Dr. QU Dongyu , the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, to bring to his urgent attention the grave situation confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran as a result of ongoing acts of aggression by the United States and Israel. The following is the full text of the letter In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful 11 March 2026 I am writing to bring

Mar 11 202605:49

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The total area under wheat cultivation has reached approximately 6.69 million hectares, a 2.9 percent increase from

Mar 9 202613:37

Tehran veterinary chief pledges uninterrupted health inspections amid war

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Tehran - The Director General of the Tehran Province Veterinary Organization has reaffirmed the continuation of strict health inspections on raw animal products. Ahmad Shariati emphasized that operations remain fully active despite the country's wartime conditions, with livestock and poultry slaughterhouses and packaging centers continuing to function. "In order to protect public health, the veterinary organization's sanitary inspections are being carried out with full force and determinatio

Mar 8 202623:36

Mazandaran ships over 110 tons of kiwi, citrus fruits

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Sari – The northern province of Mazandaran, a key hub for Iran's agricultural production, is maintaining a robust export flow of its signature kiwi and citrus fruits. Asadollah Teymouri, the acting head of the province's Agriculture Organization, confirmed that export operations are proceeding without interruption. "Our measures are designed to prevent any disruption in the production-to-market chain under the current circumstances," he said. According to Teymouri, a total of 44,875

Mar 7 202621:48