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

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheries and shrimp farms, and stronger private sector cooperation. Annual shrimp production rose from 45,000 tons to

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth

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Tehran – Iran has launched a National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization of agricultural research, foster innovation, and strengthen links between science, industry, and the marketplace. The initiative, established by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute under the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), was unveiled during a ceremony marking National Information Technology Day. The event also featu

Jul 14 202610:39

Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector

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Tehran – Iran has approved the export of 10,000 metric tons of chicken meat as part of efforts to manage surplus production and support the country's poultry industry, the head of the Iran Broiler Breeders Union announced. Hamidreza Asadollah-Nejad said Iran's poultry sector has the capacity to produce around 3 million metric tons of chicken annually, with 170 million chicks placed each year, reflecting the industry's robust production capabilities. Despite strong output, weakening dom

Jul 13 202611:42

Iran’s West Azarbaijan province doubles agricultural exports in Q1

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Tehran – Iran's West Azarbaijan province, situated in the northwest of Iran, doubled its agricultural exports in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, shipping 516,000 metric tons of products through its customs terminals, a provincial official announced. Mohammadreza Asghari, head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said agricultural imports also increased ninefold to 611,000 tons, reinforcing the province's strategic role in regional agricultural trade. Meanwhile

Jul 12 202609:00

Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower

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Kermanshah - Kermanshah Province in western Iran is expected to cultivate 10,000 hectares of confectionery sunflower this year, with production projected at 20,000 metric tons, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Farhad Sharifi, Deputy Director for Plant Production Improvement, said the largest cultivation areas are concentrated in the counties of Sahneh, particularly the Dinavar district, and Songhor, while the crop is also grown in other parts of the province. He noted t

Jul 11 202611:15

Iran to launch saffron exchange warehouses in North Khorasan by 2026 harvest

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North Khorasan - Iran will launch two certified saffron warehouses in North Khorasan Province before the 2026 harvest season, creating a combined storage capacity of four metric tons, a report said. The report, quoting provincial officials, said each warehouse would be able to store two tons of saffron under standardized conditions and facilitate trading through the Iran Commodity Exchange (IME). The facilities will provide laboratory testing, quality control, and expert supervision to ensure

Jul 11 202611:08

Kerman launches production line of 40-dose Black Disease Vaccine

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Kerman - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute's Southeast Branch has launched a production line for the 40-dose Infectious Hepatic Gangrene vaccine (also known as Black Disease Vaccine) at its Kerman facility, aiming to improve livestock breeders' access to veterinary vaccines and lower production costs. Mojtaba Ali-Mollaei, Head of the institute's Southeast Branch, said the vaccine is a strategic product essential for protecting the health of small ruminants. “Following the r

Jul 11 202608:39

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who said that if Iran's frozen assets were released, the funds would be used to purchase Americ

Jul 7 202608:14

Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that food security is increasingly evolving into a geopolitical challenge, with governments around the world placing greater emphasis on strengthening domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports amid rising global uncertainty. According to the FAO, geopolitical tensions and a 25% increase in global logistics costs have pushed the world's food import bill to an estimated US$2.2 trillion,

Jul 7 202608:11