Smart branding key to unlocking economic potential of Iran’s agricultural regions: Official

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Tehran - Smart branding, value-added production and modern marketing can transform distinctive agricultural products into economic drivers for local communities, the head of Iran’s Research Institute of Temperate and Cold Fruits has said. Fereydoun Ajamgard made the remarks on the sidelines of the first Kuhsork Almond Festival, stressing the need for a fundamental shift in the way agricultural and horticultural products are viewed, produced and marketed. He said agricultural products a

Sep 20 202607:20

Three saffron exchange warehouses to open in Iran’s North Khorasan

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North Khorasan - Three saffron exchange warehouses are set to become operational in Iran’s North Khorasan Province, with facilities in the cities of Shirvan and Faruj in the northeastern Iran nearing completion and expected to begin operations ahead of the upcoming saffron harvest, the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization said. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi said the province plans to establish three saffron exchange warehouses, adding that the facilities in Shirvan and Faruj have made

Sep 20 202607:13

Microorganisms offer new potential to strengthen food security, sustainable production

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Tehran – Microbial technologies can help improve the quality and efficiency of livestock production, support healthier and more sustainable food systems, and strengthen food security, according to an Iranian livestock research official. Hadis Motshefi, head of the Animal Products Processing Research Department at Iran’s Animal Science Research Institute, said food security is not limited to the volume of food produced, but also encompasses quality, safety, efficiency and sustainabi

Sep 18 202608:58

Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production

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Tehran – Iran’s Medicinal Plants, Saffron and Food Products Union has called for expanded contract farming, farmer training and organic production to improve food safety and boost the export value of saffron, Damask rose and medicinal plants. Union officials said organic saffron can command 50 percent to twice the price of conventional saffron, which sells for around $1,200 per kilogram on global markets. Mr. Rezaei, the union’s head, said concerns over pesticide residues h

Sep 18 202608:45

Iran, Belarus move to expand agricultural science, tech ties

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TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus are seeking to deepen scientific, technological and trade cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on technology transfer, knowledge-based companies and technical exchanges. The issue was discussed at a meeting between Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), and Belarusian Ambassador Dmitry Kaltsev. Gol-Mohammadi said AREEO is ready to expand joint research and t

Sep 15 202610:47

Iran cuts agriculture’s reliance on petroleum fuels by 61 percent

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TEHRAN – Iran has cut the agricultural sector’s reliance on petroleum products by 61.2%, significantly reshaping its energy mix under the country’s development plans, an Agriculture Ministry official said. Abolfazl Faraji, deputy head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said petroleum products accounted for 93% of the sector’s energy consumption at the start of the development plans, compared with just 7% for electricity. Today,

Sep 15 202610:44

Certified saplings key to export-oriented agriculture in Iran

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SHIRAZ – The use of standardized mother orchards and certified saplings is essential to developing export-oriented agriculture and improving the global competitiveness of agricultural products in Iran’s Fars province, a provincial official said. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi, head of the Fars Agriculture Organization, said mother orchards provide the foundation for producing standard saplings, using trees with superior genetic characteristics, high productivity and strong resistance. He w

Sep 14 202610:42

North Khorasan to expand agricultural irradiation services to pistachios, saffron

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North Khorasan – Iran’s North Khorasan province in northeast plans to expand the use of agricultural irradiation technology to pistachios and saffron, as part of efforts to reduce post-harvest losses, extend product shelf life and enhance the value of agricultural production, a provincial official said. Esmail Mahmoudabadi, head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the agricultural irradiation center in Shirvan has created significant new opportunities for producer

Sep 13 202612:16

Abadan launches first rural market to connect farmers directly with consumers

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Abadan – The first rural market in Abadan, southwestern Iran, has been launched to enable rural producers to sell agricultural products and essential goods directly to consumers, a local official said. Naji Shoheibzadeh, head of Abadan’s Agricultural Department, said the initiative is designed to shorten the supply chain, eliminate unnecessary intermediaries and improve consumers’ access to locally produced goods at more competitive prices. By creating new marketing opportu

Sep 12 202611:34

Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production

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MASHHAD – Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is taking major steps to complete the value chain of strategic agricultural products, particularly saffron and medicinal plants, as part of efforts to curb raw product sales and increase value added in the agricultural sector. Ali Akbar Izadi, director of horticulture at the Khorasan Razavi Agricultural Organization, said a series of pioneering and strategic initiatives have been launched this year to better organize production and s

Sep 12 202611:19