Vietnam eyes enhanced cooperation with Iran in agriculture, tourism

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Sari – Vietnam is ready to deepen cooperation with Iran’s northern Mazandaran province in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, investment, and trade, Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc said. During a meeting with Mazandaran Governor-General Mehdi Younesi Rostami, the ambassador said Mazandaran’s strong agricultural, fisheries, and tourism sectors offer significant opportunities for bilateral cooperation. He identified modern agricultural technologies, knowledge exc

Jul 31 202612:48

Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister said that improving productivity is the only sustainable way to increase agricultural output, strengthen food security, and reduce the sector's trade deficit. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Gholamreza Nouri stressed that the future of agriculture depends on higher productivity rather than increased imports, subsidies, or government spending. He called for greater adoption of technology, more accurate agricul

Jul 28 202607:29

Iran expands commercial timber farming with poplar sapling production

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Borujerd – Iran has taken a new step toward expanding commercial timber farming with the production of 100,000 poplar saplings for the first time in Borujerd County, the western province of Lorestan, a local natural resources official announced. Ehsan Lotfi, head of the Borujerd Department of Natural Resources and Watershed Management, said the saplings were produced at the county's forest nursery and are being distributed to private growers under a participatory program aimed at promoti

Jul 26 202612:01

Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official

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Konarak – The uninterrupted operation of Konarak's tuna canning industry during wartime underscores the resilience of Iran's manufacturing sector, the effective use of domestic capabilities, and the vital role of the fisheries industry in safeguarding food security and supporting the national economy, the governor of Konarak County, located in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast of the country near the Sea of Oman, said. Speaking during a visit to a tuna canning plant in the southeast

Jul 26 202611:46

North Khorasan saffron exports to Italy expand

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Tehran – Iran's North Khorasan Province has begun exporting saffron to Italy under its own regional brand, as efforts to boost value-added agricultural exports gain momentum. According to provincial agriculture officials, Oros Land, a local processing and packaging company with an annual capacity of one metric ton, exports around 700 kilograms of packaged saffron to Italy each year. Officials said the initiative highlights the province's growing strength in saffron processing, branding

Jul 21 202613:06

Iran lifts date export ban, introduces measures to boost exports

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Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on date exports, confirming that no restrictions are currently in place. The ministry said the export suspension, which lasted less than two months, was introduced during the recent conflict to ensure the stable domestic supply of essential food products. “More than 450 agricultural tariff codes have since been cleared for export as wartime restrictions are phased out.” Officials attributed the recent de

Jul 21 202612:58

Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech

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Semnan – Iran’s north-central Semnan province is introducing advanced aquaculture technologies by replacing conventional raceway trout ponds with prefabricated circular and octagonal tanks, a move aimed at boosting productivity, conserving water, and improving the sustainability of fish farming. The plan, announced by the Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs Department of the Semnan Agriculture Organization, responds to growing pressure on water resources while promoting more efficient aq

Jul 19 202618:45

North Khorasan targets higher raisin exports

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North Khorasan – The northeastern North Khorasan province produces 116,000 tons of grapes annually from its 13,800 hectares of vineyards and has the capacity to increase raisin exports to 20,000 tons, according to the province's Agricultural Organization. Horticulture Director Hamdamian said the province produces around 8,000 tons of raisins and 350 tons of grape concentrate each year, supporting value-added processing and boosting growers' incomes. He noted that expanding processing c

Jul 18 202612:30

Iranian organic Damask Rose products enter European market

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Tehran – Organic Damask rose products from Iran's Fars Province have entered the European market after a producer in Sepidan County successfully exported certified organic products to France under an Iranian brand. According to provincial agricultural officials, the producer converted seven hectares of Damask rose fields to organic cultivation and obtained internationally recognized organic certification, enabling exports of rosewater, essential oil, dried buds, and dried petals to Europ

Jul 17 202612:36

Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades

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Tehran – Iran is seeking to expand exports of its renowned Liqvan cheese by strengthening the product's value chain, improving branding, and increasing investment across the dairy sector, officials said. Faramarz Afshani, Director of Food Processing Industries at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said Liqvan cheese generates an estimated 20 trillion tomans in annual economic activity and produces nearly 20,000 tons each year, making it one of Iran's most valuable traditional

Jul 17 202612:31