North Khorasan to expand agricultural irradiation services to pistachios, saffron

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North Khorasan – Iran’s North Khorasan province in northeast plans to expand the use of agricultural irradiation technology to pistachios and saffron, as part of efforts to reduce post-harvest losses, extend product shelf life and enhance the value of agricultural production, a provincial official said. Esmail Mahmoudabadi, head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the agricultural irradiation center in Shirvan has created significant new opportunities for producer

Sep 13 202612:16

Abadan launches first rural market to connect farmers directly with consumers

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Abadan – The first rural market in Abadan, southwestern Iran, has been launched to enable rural producers to sell agricultural products and essential goods directly to consumers, a local official said. Naji Shoheibzadeh, head of Abadan’s Agricultural Department, said the initiative is designed to shorten the supply chain, eliminate unnecessary intermediaries and improve consumers’ access to locally produced goods at more competitive prices. By creating new marketing opportu

Sep 12 202611:34

Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production

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MASHHAD – Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is taking major steps to complete the value chain of strategic agricultural products, particularly saffron and medicinal plants, as part of efforts to curb raw product sales and increase value added in the agricultural sector. Ali Akbar Izadi, director of horticulture at the Khorasan Razavi Agricultural Organization, said a series of pioneering and strategic initiatives have been launched this year to better organize production and s

Sep 12 202611:19

Iran, Pakistan agricultural trade ties expanding, Minister says

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TEHRAN – Agricultural and economic cooperation between Iran and Pakistan is gaining momentum, with Islamabad emerging as one of Tehran’s priority partners for agricultural imports and exports, Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Imran Siddiqui, on Wednesday, Nouri said the two neighboring countries have set a target of $3 billion for expanding bilateral trade in agricultural and food products. He de

Sep 11 202610:37

Iran plans to expand overseas farming in Kazakhstan, serve as transit hub for Kazakh products

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TEHRAN – Iran plans to expand its overseas farming projects in Kazakhstan and capitalize on its strategic location to facilitate the transit of Kazakh agricultural products to Africa and other international markets, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri, who also heads the Iran–Kazakhstan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, said Kazakhstan’s vast agricultural resources offer significant opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation and developing Iran&rsquo

Sep 11 202610:35

Eram emerges as a new hub for Iran’s off-season tomato exports

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BUSHEHR – Iran’s Eram district in Dashtestan County in the southern province of Bushehr is emerging as a major hub for off-season tomato production, with annual output exceeding 50,000 tons and significant potential to expand agricultural exports to regional markets. According to Mehr News Agency, off-season tomatoes are cultivated on approximately 600 hectares of farmland in the district. Harvesting begins in the second half of November and continues through the end of winter. E

Sep 11 202610:29

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Qazvin leads Iran in cornelian cherry production, eyes harvest of over 3,600 tons Qazvin — Iran’s Qazvin province is expected to harvest more than 3,600 tons of cornelian cherries this year, consolidating its position as the country’s leading producer of the distinctive fruit. Cornelian cherry orchards cover 564 hectares in Qazvin, with average yields reaching approximately 6.5 tons per hectare, according to Mohsen Kheirkhah, head of Qazvin County’s Agricultural Organiz

Sep 7 202610:05

Iran plans 130 million chick placement as poultry exports expand to Iraq

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Tehran — Iran is planning to place approximately 130 million broiler chicks in the next production cycle, as the country moves to expand poultry exports following the easing of export restrictions, the head of the Nationwide Union of Broiler Chicken Producers said. Habib Asadollahnejad said that, based on current domestic consumption, the placement of around 120 million chicks would be sufficient to meet the country’s demand for chicken meat. Speaking to IRNA about the latest dev

Sep 7 202609:54

Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production

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Mashhad — With a herd of more than 12,000 camels, Iran's northeasternKhorasan Razavi provinceis well positioned to expand sustainable livestock production and strengthen food security, a provincial agricultural official said. Bardaskan County, home to 3,570 camels, ranks first in the province in camel farming, according to the Livestock Affairs Director of Khorasan Razavi’s Agricultural Organization, according to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agricultu

Sep 6 202612:19

Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets

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Gonabad — Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, has emerged as Iran’s leading sumac-producing region, accounting for more than 90 percent of the country’s total output, as investment in processing and standardized packaging helps the product reach international markets. According to Esmail Ghorbani, head of Gonabad’s Agricultural Department, the area under sumac cultivation has reached 1,520 hectares, up 20 percent from last year. Product

Sep 6 202612:14