Qazvin exports 574 tons of raw animal products to 10 countries

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Qazvin - The Director General of the Qazvin Provincial Veterinary Organization announced that 574 tons of raw animal products were exported from the province to 10 European and Asian countries during the current year. Mehdi Jolokhani said the exports, destined for Vietnam, Russia, Germany, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Oman, and Kuwait, included table eggs, canned fish, frozen chicken meat, and dairy products. “The shipments comprised 16 tons of eggs, 96 tons of canned fi

Jan 24 202611:19

FMD under control, head of IVO says

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Tehran - Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been brought under control, with a nationwide free vaccination campaign for both small and large livestock set to begin in January, the head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization (IVO) announced. Alireza Rafieipour said the disease was first detected three months ago at a primary outbreak site in Tehran. “Immediate preventive measures were implemented in neighboring provinces to prevent further spread,” he added. The senior official e

Dec 14 202512:13

Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert

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Qazvin - An expert with the International Olive Council (IOC) in Greece said that applying scientific principles in olive orchard management is essential, noting that it can dramatically enhance both product quality and overall orchard performance. Addressing a specilized workshop on olive cultivation in the northwestern city of Qazvin, Andreas Jahanshahi highlighted the critical role of plant nutrition in determining olive quality and said, “Overuse of calcium, he explained, can harden

Dec 7 202509:23

Iran aims to boost olive exports via innovation, branding

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to strengthen its position in the global olive market by investing in branding, processing industries, and modern technologies. According to Karim Zolfaghari, Head of the Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries Development, Iran cultivates over 55,000 hectares of olive groves and produces about 94,000 tons annually, ranking 17th among 43 producing countries. The provinces of Zanjan, Fars, Gilan, and Qazvin account for most domestic production. Zolfaghari

Oct 11 202511:08

Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin

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Qazvin – Three medical leech farms with a combined capacity of more than 200,000 have begun operating in the northwest of Qazvin Province, according to the acting head of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the provincial Agricultural Organization. Speaking during a visit to a leech farming facility in Vars village, Alborz County, Mehri Mahmoudi said the units follow strict hygiene protocols and employ modern breeding techniques. “They are expected to play a key role in supplying

Sep 30 202512:48

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 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin

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Qazvin - The Cornelian cherry harvest has begun across 660 hectares of orchards in Qazvin Province, with output expected to exceed 4,200 tons this season, according to the head of horticulture at the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Pilehforoush said that Qazvin holds the top spot in Iran for Cornelian cherry production, averaging 6.6 tons per hectare. He highlighted the villages of Hir in the Alamut region and Youzbash Chay in Kuhgir, Tarom Sofla, as key production hubs. “Th

Aug 16 202511:34

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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Qazvin– Efforts are underway to restore some of Qazvin Province’s most treasured forests, including 500-year-old junipers and native Alamut oaks, as part of a wider push to revive drought-resistant vegetation. Azita Asadi, Director General of the province’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department, said two forest enrichment projects have been launched - one in the Samghabad reserve, home to centuries-oldJuniperus excelsa, and another in Fashk village in Alamut,

Aug 11 202511:38

Takestan launches early grape harvest, eyes export growth

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Takestan – The early-season grape harvest is now underway in Takestan, Iran’s largest grape-producing city in Qazvin province, signaling new opportunities for both domestic sales and international exports. Thanks to the introduction of high-yield commercial varieties, growers are not only increasing productivity but also tapping into lucrative foreign markets. While most vineyards in the region await the main harvest, premium early grapes from Takestan are already reaching buyers a

Aug 11 202511:28

 320 ha of national land allocated for solar power plant development in Qazvin

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320 ha of national land allocated for solar power plant development in Qazvin Qazvin – A total of 320 hectares of national land in Buin Zahra County, located in the northwestern province of Qazvin, have been allocated to the private sector for the construction of a 195-megawatt solar power plant, according to the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Mehdi Rahmandoost, Director of Land Affairs for the province, said the land transfer supports this year’s nat

Jul 7 202513:45