Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will be mobilized to attract resources and credits from agencies and institutions, the Agricultural Bank for loans, the Land Affairs Organi

Jun 20 202411:15

Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture

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The Iranian Minister of Agriculture inaugurated a new reference laboratory that will take aim at evaluation of agricultural products incorporating nanotechnology. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht attended the unveiling ceremony during which various technological advancements co-developed by the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute and a dozen knowledge-based companies were showcased. Nikbakht hailed the lab's opening as a significant step towards achieving knowledge-based agriculture. He empha

Jun 16 202406:45

Ministry of Agriculture aims for stable, fluctuation-free production of essential products

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Achieving stable and fluctuation-free production of essential products, establishing domestic production on a sustainable export platform, and ensuring the reliable supply of basic inputs are key goals for the ministry, according to the Iranian Minister of Agriculture. The ministry has taken significant steps in the past year to make production the pivot of its management, implementation, and headquarters activities, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said. He explained that local food security headquart

Jun 12 202411:24

Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood 2024

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The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2024) kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds this weekend, attracting a wide range of participants from Iran and abroad. The opening ceremony included dignitaries such as Mehdi Zeyghami, Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). Over 800 Iranian companies and 136 international exhibitors from Austria, Spain, Turkey, China, Italy, Germany, Denmark, and India are showcasing thei

Jun 10 202412:29

Iran exports 210,000 tons of aquatic products worth $650m in 2023

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Iran exported 210,000 tons of aquatic products and fisheries products worth $650 million in the Iranian calendar year 1402 (March 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024), marking a substantial increase compared to the previous administration, according to an official. Abbas Mokhtari, Director General of the Office of Processing Quality Improvement and Aquatic Product Market Development, emphasized the importance of market access in driving fisheries growth. “Under the 13th administration, the number

Jun 5 202412:36

Iran discusses ways to facilitate exports of veterinary products in Paris

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The head of Iran's Veterinary Organization Mojtaba Norouzi held separate talks with the heads of Veterinary Organizations of Oman, Armenia, Brazil, Turkey, China, Georgia, South Africa, and Azerbaijan to facilitate exports and imports of veterinary products. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 100th Annual Session of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) in Paris, according to the public relations office of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry. During a meeting between Norouz

Jun 2 202410:27

Iran agricultural exports booming: IRICA

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Iran exported 1.56 million tons of agricultural products worth $684 million since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to May 20, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). This represents a significant increase of 28% in value compared to the same period last year, the report by IRICA added. The volume of exports has also grown, rising by 24% year-on-year. Last year, Iran exported 1.26 million tons of agricultural products valued at $536

May 29 202413:02

Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture

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The 31st edition of Iran Agrofood, the leading international exhibition of food and agriculture in the Middle East, is set to take place from June 8th to 11th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture, food production, processing, and machinery. It serves as a unique platform for attendees to exchange knowledge, establish trade partnerships, and explore new busine

May 28 202411:33

Iran Agriculture Ministry to launch ‘Metaverse’ platform to boost productivity

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In a move to revolutionize the country's agricultural sector, Iran's Agricultural Information Sciences and Technology (IAIST) announced its entry into the metaverse. IAIST chief Hossein Farazmand revealed the initiative during the Iran Efficiency Exhibition, highlighting the use of information technology to enhance agricultural efficiency. "This is a significant step towards a smarter agricultural sector," Farazmand stated, pointing to existing projects like smart irrigation and the Internet of

May 25 202414:28

Minister calls for development of modern greenhouses

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The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underlined the importance of building modern greenhouses.“Currently, 140 hectares of villages’ land is dedicated to flower and plant cultivation, and annually 45 million branches, plants, pots, and bushes of various ornamental flowers and plants are produced in open and greenhouse spaces in this county, of which 80% are dedicated to apartment flowers,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said. He stated that the support of the 13th Government for greenhous

May 21 202411:09