Minister highlights major growth in exports of agricultural products

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During the past Iranian calendar year (March 2023 - March 2024), the government exported approximately eight million tons of agricultural products, representing a 23% increase in terms of volume compared to the previous year, according to the Minister of Agriculture. “This remarkable growth translates to an estimated $6 billion worth of agricultural exports to neighboring countries,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht added in a recent televised interview. He highlighted the significant strides

Apr 7 202423:59

Iran supports domestic production, cuts down on sugar imports

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Iran imported 47 percent less sugar during the first 11 months of the last Iranian calendar year (beginning on March 21, 2023) compared to the year before. According to statistics, the country imported some 666,000 tons of sugar products worth $434,000,000 last year, showing a 47 percent drop in terms of weight and 36 percent in terms of value compared to the same period of the year before, Tehran Times reported. Iran needs 2.2 million tons of sugar every year, of which a significant amount is

Apr 7 202423:51

Iranian researchers achieve technical know-how for development of macroalgae

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Iranian researchers achieve technical know-how for development of macroalgae The President of the Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences announced the achievement of technical know-how for the development of marine macroalgae by researchers at the institute. "The issue of macroalgae in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea is a very important issue that needs our researchers’ attention,” Mahmoud Bahmani said. Macrolgae, commonly called seaweeds, are marine plants that photosynthesize, b

Apr 7 202402:53

Iran leads in pistachio orchards, ranks second in production

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Iran boasts the world's largest area dedicated to pistachio cultivation, according to an official with the Ministry of Agriculture. Despite this, the country remains the second-largest producer of pistachios globally, Director General for Dried Fruits Affairs at the Ministry Dariush Salempour added. He highlighted the significance of pistachios as a key agricultural product for Iran, emphasizing the country's position as the world's number two producer of this "strategic" crop. Salempour point

Apr 2 202401:13

Medicinal herbs exports rise 22 percent in one year

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The value of Iran’s exports of medicinal plants increased by 22 percent in the past Iranian calendar year (ends on March 19, 2024), according to an official in the Ministry of Agriculture. Exports of medicinal plants increased by 66,000 tons in terms of weight in 1402, registering a 22% rise in terms of value compared to the same period last year, Hossein Zeinali, the director for the ministry’s plan of medical herbs, said. "According to statistics, some 110,000 tons of medicinal pla

Apr 2 202401:01

Intercropping in sericulture can help improve profitability, economize silk farming

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The head of the Iranian National Sericulture Research Center said that implementing intercropping in sericulture and highlighting the importance of its byproducts in line with improving profitability indices will lead to the economization of silk farming. “The National Sericulture Research Center has prioritized the production of byproducts and technological products in the field of sericulture in addition to main products with a knowledge-based approach in its 4-year program in efforts to

Apr 1 202423:07

Official highlights importance of Phytosanitary certificate against plant pests when buying saplings

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The director of the Office of Preparation and Compilation of Regulations, Standards, and Control Programs of the Plant Protection Organization of Iran emphasized the importance of requesting a phytosanitary certificate when buying saplings in spring. Fatemeh Movahed-Khah said that one of the main reasons for the spread of plant pests and diseases is the movement of any infected plant propagative material. It is recommended that buyers of saplings in the New Year request a phytosanitary certifica

Mar 18 202414:00

Iran to use food irradiation tech for first time

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Iran to use food irradiation tech for first time The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Wednesday that the organization has plans underway to irradiate agricultural products for the first time ever. “This is a significant step forward for the organization and that he hopes it will have a positive impact on the lives of Iranians”, Mohammad Eslami said. He added that this technology will help extend the shelf life of food and reduce food waste. Food irra

Mar 15 202421:38

Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties

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Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht and Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mohamad Sabu met in Tehran on Thursday to discuss ways to expand agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The two ministers reviewed past memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and

Feb 19 202407:28

Iran, Kazakhstan strengthen ties with veterinary cooperation deal

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Iran,Kazakhstan strengthen ties with veterinary cooperation deal Iran andKazakhstan have forged a new partnership to bolster cooperation in veterinarymedicine, aiming to streamline trade and safeguard animal health. The two countriessigned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a virtual meeting betweenDeputy Ministers of Agriculture.High on theagenda was resolving health and hygiene concerns surrounding the import ofKazakh red meat and the export of Iranian dairy products. Deputy MinisterM

Feb 4 202407:38