Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the product. He highlighted the crop's substantial economic appeal for local farmers each hectare generates over 12 billion Iranian ri

May 24 202612:59

Mazandaran exports over 153,000 tons of kiwifruit, citrus to global markets

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Sari – The acting head of the Mazandaran Agricultural Organization has announced the export of 2,597 shipments of kiwifruit weighing 57,629 tons, alongside 4,467 shipments of citrus totaling 95,835 tons. Asadollah Teymouri-Yanesari reported that in the kiwifruit export sector, 870 shipments weighing 19,606 tons have been sent to India. “A further 1,727 shipments weighing 38,023 tons have been delivered to other target countries, bringing the total number of kiwifruit shipments to

May 23 202612:25

Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries

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Tehran –Khorasan Razavi province has exported more than 45,000 tons of pistachios and related products worth $280 million to 11 countries in the Iranian year 1404, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Majid Jafari announced that the northeastern province’s total pistachio production for the current year stands at approximately 85,000 tons. “Exports include in-shell pistachios, pistachio kernels, green kernels, and other processed products.&rdqu

May 23 202612:02

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy and trade, alarm bells have sounded over world food and economic security. According to the U.

May 22 202611:23

Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland

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Birjand – Cumin has emerged as a strategic crop for South Khorasan Province, playing a pivotal role in boosting farmer incomes and promoting agricultural sustainability in Iran's arid and water-scarce regions, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Speaking at a cumin harvest thanksgiving ceremony, Mohsen Esfandyari emphasized that the event was far more than a symbolic ritual. "It is an opportunity for dialogue among farmers, researchers, and agricultural exper

May 19 202611:32

Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces

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Tehran – Iran has taken delivery of its first shipments of crops produced through overseas farming, including 60,000 tons of barley and 40,000 tons of cooking oil, the Minister of Agriculture announced on Tuesday. Gholamreza Nouri told reporters that the products entered the country via northern routes, marking a milestone in Iran's strategy to expand extraterritorial agricultural development. He added that the list of target countries for such projects has been expanded. Describing fo

May 19 202611:29

Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says

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Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province, a leading aquaculture hub in Iran, has produced over 100,000 tons of aquatic products this year, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Seyed Sharif Mousavi said some 17,000 hectares of farms and complexes were used for warm-water fish, sturgeon, shrimp, and ornamental species. “Exports reached 55,000 tons worth $193 million, with the Chazzabeh and Shalamcheh border crossings reported as stable.” Mousavi announced the start o

May 18 202611:52

Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says

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Tehran – Iran is home to more than 8,600 valuable plant species found on its rangelands, a senior official announced during a ceremony marking National Rangeland and Rangeland Management Day. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at Iran's National Organization for Natural Resources and Watershed Management, described this year's commemoration as a symbol of national solidarity among local communities across the country's rangelands. Speaking as the w

May 17 202611:52

Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman

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Kerman – The green mango harvest season has officially commenced in southern Kerman, with local agricultural officials forecasting a yield of more than 3,900 tons this year. Sadegh Hosseinzadeh, head of horticulture at the Southern Kerman Agriculture Organization, announced that picking began in late May. “Currently, about 560 hectares of orchards across Jiroft, Anbarabad, Kahnuj, Rudbar-e Jonub, Manujan, Qaleh Ganj, Jazmurian, and Faryab are dedicated to mango cultivation.&rdquo

May 17 202611:30

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO representative in Iran, urging enhanced cooperation in development areas, including joint technical cooperation projects (T

May 16 202612:26