60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million hectares are cultivated annually, leaving the rest fallow."He further highlighted the global trend of rain-fed agriculture, noting, "

Aug 12 202413:53

Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time

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The director of research and diagnosis of poultry, bee, silkworm, and wildlife diseases at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced that the institute's researchers have produced the avian influenza H5 antigen for the first time in the country. "Antigens are biological products and essential diagnostic tools in laboratories. In the case of avian influenza H5 viruses, which can be transmitted from birds to humans and mammals, this achievement is even more prominent and important, a

Aug 10 202415:53

Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran

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Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, and his Lebanese counterpart Abbas Haj Hassan explored ways to develop ties in the sector of agriculture between the two nations. Haj Hassan, who had traveled to Iran to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony, met with Nikbakht on Wednesday, August 1. The Iranian minister emphasized the need to develop agricultural cooperation between the two countries, saying, "Iran, with its extensive experience and technical and engineering knowl

Aug 5 202413:30

Iran pistachio exports soar

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Tehran – Iran has witnessed a dramatic surge in pistachio exports during the first four months of the current year, according to the chairman of Kerman’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. The value of pistachio shipments has skyrocketed by 193% compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of $273 million, Mehdi Tayebzadeh said. According to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), this remarkable growth has con

Aug 3 202417:44

Iran agricultural exports soar

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Iran has witnessed a significant surge in agricultural exports during the first four months of the current Iranian year. Figures released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reveal a 32% increase in the volume of agricultural products shipped abroad compared to the same period last year. The country exported over two million tons of agricultural goods valued at $1.18 billion between March 21 and July 22, 2024. Notably, pistachio exports skyrocketed by 193%, reaching $2

Jul 30 202417:49

Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry

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Iran is home to a robust beekeeping industry, employing over 155,000 people across the country, according to the Agriculture Ministry. This workforce is spread across nearly 95,000 apiaries, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, said. The nation has solidified its position as a global honey powerhouse, ranking as the world’s third-largest producer, as per UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data. To further elevate Iran’s honey prod

Jul 29 202412:10

Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter

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Tehran – Iran’s fish exports surged in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), reaching a value of $53.3 million, a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the country exported 29,582 tons of fish during this period, a significant jump from the previous year’s 18,301 tons. Overall fishery exports, including fish and other aquatic products, also saw substantial growth, reaching $121.4 millio

Jul 22 202410:12

Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter

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Iran's fishery exports experienced significant growth in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The country shipped out 73,369 tons of fishery products valued at $121.4 million during this period, marking a substantial increase of over 30% in value compared to the same period last year, Mokhtari said. Trout

Jul 19 202413:01

Mazandaran province exports dairies to 25 countries

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Mazandaran has emerged as Iran’s leading dairy exporter, shipping over 20,000 tons of dairy products to 25 countries in just three months, according to an official with the northern province’s customs office. More than 20,125 tons of dairy products were exported from the customs offices of Amol and Sari in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to June 22, 2024), Amir Jamshidi highlighted, Tasnim news agency reported. The province’s customs of

Jul 16 202420:01

Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1

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Iran's agricultural exports experienced a significant surge in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 21). The country exported a staggering $1.027 billion worth of agricultural products during this period, reflecting a 37% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth also extends to the volume of exports, with a 19% rise in weight year-on-year. Mohammad Sadeq Ghanadzadeh, deputy head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), attributed this

Jul 16 202406:49