Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the country’s agricultural exports have exceeded projections set in the Seventh Development Plan, which address the mobilization of financial resources to sustain economic growth. “While the plan had forecast a 5.5% growth, the first year of the 14th government saw a 5.6% increase,” Gholamreza Nouri said during a recent meeting in the northern province of Gilan. The growth covers a range of products, includin

Aug 24 202513:22

Iran aquatic exports reach record levels

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Tehran - Iran’s exports of aquatic products surged to record levels in the first four months of the year, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Total exports reached over 133,000 tons, valued at $173 million, marking a 42% increase in volume and a 13% rise in value compared to the same period last year, the report by IRICA said. According to the report, ornamental fish exports soared 80% in volume and 24% in value, totaling 263 tons worth $251,000. S

Aug 24 202513:10

Exports of edible eggs to 9 countries from East Azarbaijan on rise: Official

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East Azarbaijan – An official with the East Azarbaijan’s Veterinary Organization announced a significant 79% increase in edible egg exports from the province to nine countries. According to Director General Mehdi Hami, 4,600 tons of edible eggs have been shipped abroad since the start of 2025, compared to 2,577.6 tons in the same period last year - a jump achieved through 193 shipments, up from 102 shipments previously. “The exported eggs reached markets in Qatar, Bahrain,

Aug 24 202513:07

Razi Institute highlights global vaccine expertise in Kenya

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Nairobi - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Ali Es-haqi, joined a high-level Iranian economic delegation in Nairobi, Kenya, to showcase its cutting-edge capabilities in vaccine production. At the Iran-Kenya Economic Forum, the institute presented its achievements in human and animal vaccines to specialized delegations, drawing keen interest from participants. The visit aimed to strengthen scientific, technological, and economic cooperation between Ira

Aug 24 202513:03

Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer

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Tehran - Iran has secured the fourth spot globally in honey production, thanks to its thriving beekeeping industry, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad reported that according to the 2024 national census, Iranian beekeepers managed 10.8 million honeybee colonies across 92,122 apiaries, producing roughly 128,000 tons of honey. This achievement places Iran fourth worldwide in both the number of colonies and honey output, according to the 2023 F

Aug 24 202512:55

Iran puts meat imports at center of agricultural cooperation with Pakistan

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Tehran – Iran has placed meat imports from Pakistan at the top of its trade agenda as the two neighbors push to strengthen agricultural and food security cooperation. Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, speaking in Tehran after talks with Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, said Iran is prepared to expand imports of meat, live livestock, and related products from Pakistan provided that health and quarantine standards are fully met

Aug 19 202509:31

Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027

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Tehran - Iran and Pakistan plan to boost bilateral agricultural trade to $3 billion within two years, according to Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking to reporters on Monday, following a meeting with Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and an accompanying delegation, Nouri said current agricultural trade between the two countries is valued at about $140 million, while Iran’s total exports to Pakistan stand at roughly $700 million. “Tehran aims

Aug 18 202508:18

Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture has identified reforming both crop patterns and consumption habits as the ministry’s core strategy for ensuring national food security. During a visit to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), , Gholamreza Nouri met with IRNA Managing Director Hossein Jaberi Ansari and toured various departments of the agency. The minister described IRNA as a “trusted national outlet” whose performance reflects the government’s over

Aug 17 202513:06

Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey

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Khorasan Razavi - Beekeepers in Kuhsorkh County, Khorasan Razavi Province, have harvested over 55 tons of spring honey this year, even as severe drought conditions caused production to fall by about 30 percent. According to Hojjat Safarnejad, head of the Kuhsorkh Agricultural Organization, the county is home to around 9,100 beehives managed by 110 active beekeepers, based on the 2024 census. He underscored the need for branding and investment in honey-processing industries to strengthen the

Aug 16 202511:31

Kermanshah vineyards set to yield 130,000 tons of grapes in 2025

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Kermanshah - The head of Kermanshah’s Agricultural Organization has announced that grape production in the province’s vineyards is projected to reach 130,000 tons this year. In an interview with ISNA, Saeed Karimi described grapes as Kermanshah’s most significant orchard crop in both cultivated area and total output. “Vineyards stretch across the entire province - from the coldest highland regions to the warmest lowlands - covering more than 10,000 hectares,” he

Aug 16 202511:24