Science, tech, innovation to help reduce agricultural waste, AREEO experts say

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Tehran - Leveraging science, technology, and innovation can substantially reduce agricultural and food waste in Iran, experts said at a specialized meeting held at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The meeting, titled “Applying Technologies and Innovations to Reduce Agricultural Product Losses,” brought together senior officials, researchers, university academics, and technology specialists to review scientific, technological, and cultural dim

Feb 7 202610:43

Iran to begin exporting day-old chicks to regional countries

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Tehran - Iran will start exporting day-old broiler chicks and fertilized hatching eggs to countries across the region after receiving official authorization, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. The Director General of Poultry Affairs said the required export permits have been issued for all regional markets, adding that from next year, Iran will supply importing countries through annual and monthly contractual arrangements. Highlighting the national scale of the poult

Feb 6 202609:16

Markazi province records fourfold rise in greenhouse product exports

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Markazi - Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, has achieved a fourfold increase in greenhouse product exports this year, with export revenues climbing from $4 million to $16 million, according to a senior agricultural official. Ahmad Asadi, Director of Horticulture at the Markazi Agricultural Organization, described the surge as a major milestone for the province’s agricultural sector, saying it has played a significant role in boosting economic activity and advancing sustainable agr

Feb 6 202609:13

Tomato exports from Markazi province accelerates

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Markazi - Tomato exports from Markazi Province, in the center of Iran are gaining momentum as agricultural authorities intensify oversight of sorting and packaging facilities in Zarandieh, aligning local actions with national efforts to boost export capacity, food security, and sustainable foreign exchange revenues. Experts from the Plant Protection Department of the Markazi Agriculture Organization recently inspected the greenhouse tomato sorting and packaging unit operated by the Headquarter

Feb 1 202609:19

Iran opens trade ‘Green Corridors’ with neighbors

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Tehran - Iran has established trade “green corridors,” particularly with neighboring countries, and allocated $1.2 billion in foreign currency for the import of essential goods over the past two weeks, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri said the government is treating support for the production, distribution, and consumption chains of agricultural products and basic commodities as a high priority. “Ensuring stable access to essential goods is being pursued wi

Feb 1 202609:15

Iran unveils knowledge-based fisheries products, Persian Gulf seahorse breeding project

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Tehran - Iran has unveiled four knowledge-based fisheries products alongside a biotechnology project for the breeding and cultivation of the Persian Gulf seahorse, on the sidelines of the 4th International Exhibition of Marine Industries and Maritime Affairs in the port city of Bandar Abbas in south. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization, highlighting the government’s growing emphasis on innovation and techno

Feb 1 202609:10

South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production

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Birjand – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan Province has consolidated its position as a global leader in the production of barberry and saffron and is prioritizing the expansion of agro-processing industries to enhance value addition in the agricultural sector, a senior provincial official said. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr. Esfandiyari, Head of the South Khorasan Agriculture Organization, outlined the province’s competitive advantages in high-value crops, st

Jan 31 202606:05

Agriculture Minister: Over 550 rural markets set up to enable direct sale of farm products

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Tehran - More than 550 rural markets have been established nationwide to facilitate the direct sale of agricultural products, a move aimed at reducing the price gap between producers and consumers, according to the Iranian minister of agriculture. Speaking on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting, Gholamreza Nouri said the ministry’s primary approach to market regulation focuses on cutting intermediaries and ensuring fair pricing for consumers. “Our core policy is to narrow the pric

Jan 31 202606:02

Over 12,900 camels raised in Razavi Khorasan, official says

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Mashhad - More than 12,900 camels are currently being raised across Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province, with Bardaskan County accounting for the largest share, officials said. Mr. Rezaee-Nasab, head of the provincial camel unit at the Ministry of Agriculture, said Bardaskan is home to about 3,500 camels, ranking first in the province. He made the remarks during a visit to camel-breeding units in the county, noting that one local farm has been selected as a national model. Mehdi Masroori

Jan 30 202610:11

Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says

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Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced Iran is self-sufficient in livestock products and produces more than domestic demand in many areas. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad stressed the key role of the livestock and poultry sectors in ensuring food security, noting that annual milk and dairy production reaches about 18.5 million tons, including nearly 13.8 million tons of raw milk, most of which is del

Jan 30 202610:03