Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south

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Fasa – A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new export terminal dedicated to greenhouse products and the second phase of a 7,750-head livestock complex in Fasa of Fars southern province. The event, held last week on Thursday, brought together senior officials, including Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister for Horticulture; Fars Governor Amiri; Fasa’s Member of Parliament Mohammadi; Bahjat Haghighi, Head of the Fars Agricultural Organization; and the county governor. Th

Sep 12 202509:22

Qazvin holds leading position in Iran grape, raisin sector

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Qazvin – As the annual grape harvest gets underway across thousands of hectares of fertile land, the province of Qazvin, situated some 150 km northwest of Tehran, has reaffirmed its status as the undisputed leader of Iran's raisin industry and a key player in the national grape market. Official figures released by the province’s Agriculture Organization reveal that harvesting has begun across all 38,500 hectares of productive vineyards in the province, with an anticipated yield of

Sep 9 202512:05

Harvest of over 1,000 tons of pistachios underway in Southern Kerman

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Jiroft – The annual pistachio harvest has commenced in the orchards of southern Kerman, Iran's premier pistachio-producing region. According to Ahmad Ahmadpour, head of the South Kerman Agriculture Organization, the harvest began in mid-September in the orchards of the Esfanjeqeh district of Jiroft, the region's production epicenter, "Harvesting operations that started in mid-Shahrivar (September) will continue through mid-Mehrmah (October)," he said. “Officials project a fresh

Sep 8 202511:59

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production, infrastructure modernization, and rising export levels. He affirmed that “

Sep 3 202510:21

Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent

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Tehran – Iran has imported less than 30,000 tons of red meat since the start of the current fiscal year, a drastic reduction compared to last year, as part of a government initiative to achieve self-sufficiency, an industry official announced. The announcement comes alongside the launch of a new domestic water buffalo breeding program, aimed at significantly boosting local production of meat and milk. Seyed Fakhreddin Amerian, head of the country’s Livestock Product Importers Ass

Sep 3 202510:15

Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development

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Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister has called production cooperatives a driving force for rural progress, stressing that sustainable food security is impossible without the active participation of local communities. Speaking at the second International Conference on Iran’s Cooperative Economy on Tuesday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the importance of aligning executive policies with the broader principles of the Iranian system to strengthen cohesion, foster unity, and achiev

Sep 2 202510:46

Iran Agriculture Ministry unveils multilingual website to strengthen global ties

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched a comprehensive multilingual website platform in a ceremony attended by the Minister, positioning the initiative as a strategic step to enhance media diplomacy, foster global cooperation, and showcase the country’s agricultural potential. The unveiling, held during the minister’s second press conference under the 14th administration, underscored the ministry’s pivotal role in ensuring national food security and

Sep 1 202510:40

Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government

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Tehran - In a press conference marking Government Week, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture affirmed that ensuring food security is the foremost responsibility of any government. Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture’s press briefing, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the 14th government’s commitment to transparency and honesty, stressing that the ministry is dedicated to providing clear and comprehensive responses to questions and concerns in the agricultural sector. Highlighting th

Aug 31 202522:02

Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually

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Tehran - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization announced that roughly 18 million tons of animal products - including red meat, poultry, eggs, milk, honey, and seafood - are produced each year under strict veterinary supervision to ensure their safety and quality. Alireza Rafieepour further noted that the Ministry of Agriculture is tasked with guaranteeing food security, while the Veterinary Organization specifically protects the health of raw animal protein products, monitoring them

Aug 30 202509:27

Iran expands exports of dairy products

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Tehran - Iran has reached full self-sufficiency in dairy production and is now exporting surplus milk and butter, according to the deputy minister for livestock products affairs. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad reported that the country produces 12.8 million tons of milk annually and exports more than 2.5 million tons of dairy products. He emphasized that Iran, once dependent on imports for virtually all dairy products, now not only meets domestic demand entirely but has also become an exporte

Aug 30 202509:14