Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official

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Tehran - The future of Iran’s export growth depends on expanding health-oriented and organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at the 14th Iran Organic Exhibition, Seyed Reza Noorani said that while the concept of organic products was little known in 2006, it has now become a national priority, with growing demand among patients, expectant mothers, and health-conscious families. He stressed that amid rising medicine costs and limited healthcare

Nov 3 202511:15

Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centuries-old agricultural practices that have withstood climate change and continue to support food security, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. Iran

Nov 2 202509:27

Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan

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Tehran – the head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 19 to 22 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. The fair will showcase agricultural products, foods and beverages, packaging and processing industries, renewable-energy powered production, food-technology and medical-tourism links. Organizers sa

Nov 2 202509:24

Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support

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Tehran - With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Iran’s Inland Aquaculture Research Institute has become a hub of innovation in the country’s fisheries sector. According to the institute’s head, the center has achieved major milestones such as the first artificial breeding of the native Zardepar fish, the development of the fourth generation of Tata carp, creation of a rapid VHS disease detection kit, and production of over 23 new seafood products,

Nov 1 202511:49

West Azarbaijan produces 250 tons of rainbow trout, 10m eyed eggs: Official

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West Azarbaijan - A new SPF rainbow trout project in West Azarbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, has added 250 tons of fish to the national food basket and produced 10 million eyed eggs to boost aquaculture, according to the head of Iran’s National Artemia Research Center. Dr. Nekouifard highlighted the vital role of Artemia as a key larval feed for aquatic species, noting that global demand exceeds 5,000 tons, mostly sourced from natural saline lakes in China, Russia, and the US, while c

Nov 1 202511:37

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, and brought together governme

Oct 31 202510:21

Mazandaran exports over 10,000 tons of citrus to global markets

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Mazandaran – Some 10,260 tons of kiwifruit, tangerines, and oranges have been exported from Mazandaran Province in northern Iran to international markets in 502 shipments, according to the acting head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. The exports included 5,100 tons of kiwifruit (238 shipments), 4,700 tons of tangerines (239 shipments), and 460 tons of oranges (25 shipments), Asadollah Teymoori-Yansari said. He emphasized that strengthening agro-processing industries i

Oct 31 202509:21

Iran’s envoy to Turkmenistan calls for expansion of barberry exports to regional markets

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South Khorasan – The Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan has emphasized the need to strengthen barberry exports to neighboring countries, particularly Turkmenistan. Ali Mojtaba Roozbahani made the remarks during a visit to barberry orchards in Khong village located in South Khorasan, and a local barberry packaging facility, accompanied by provincial and local officials, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agricultural Organization. The visit reviewed t

Oct 28 202512:34

Iran Eurasia summit explores expansion of agricultural, trade cooperation

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Tehran - The fourth Iran–Eurasia Strategic Summit was held with a focus on standards, inspection, quarantine, and veterinary affairs, aiming to enhance cooperation between Iran and member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and to address technical requirements for expanding trade. Saghar Soltani-Nejad, Director General of the Quarantine Office at Iran’s Plant Protection Organization, said that Iran is a member of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and is

Oct 28 202511:43

Iran produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, reaffirming the country’s leading position in the market. Gholamreza Nouri, marking National Saffron Day, described saffron as a symbol of Iran’s cultural identity and agricultural heritage, noting its growing global recognition as “Iran’s Red Gold.” The minister emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation among research, agricul

Oct 27 202511:39