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iran Qazvin leads Iran in cornelian cherry production, eyes harvest of over 3,600 tons Qazvin — Iran’s Qazvin province is expected to harvest more than 3,600 tons of cornelian cherries this year, consolidating its position as the country’s leading producer of the distinctive fruit. Cornelian cherry orchards cover 564 hectares in Qazvin, with average yields reaching approximately 6.5 tons per hectare, according to Mohsen Kheirkhah, head of Qazvin County’s Agricultural Or

Sep 7 202610:05

Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets

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Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad — Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, has emerged as Iran’s leading sumac-producing region, accounting for more than 90 percent of the country’s total output, as investment in processing and standardized packaging helps the product reach international markets. According to Esmail Ghorbani, head of Gonabad’s Agricultural Department, the area

Sep 6 202612:14

North Khorasan targets 5,000 tons of onion exports

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North Khorasan targets 5,000 tons of onion exports North Khorasan targets 5,000 tons of onion exports North Khorasan – This year's onion harvest in North Khorasan is forecast to reach 70,000 tons from 1,306 hectares, with over 5,000 tons earmarked for export markets, according to the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization. Crop management director Esmaeil Sayyah said the region's yellow and golden varieties are prized for their quality and long shelf life, making them ideal for cold

Sep 6 202612:03

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

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World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says Paris - World ​food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and ‌war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade upheaval ca

Sep 6 202611:43

Fars begins date harvest, forecasts 450,000 tons of output

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Fars begins date harvest, forecasts 450,000 tons of output Fars begins date harvest, forecasts 450,000 tons of output Shiraz — Date harvesting has begun in Iran’s Fars Province, the country’s leading date-producing region in south, with output expected to reach 450,000 tons this year, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Ahad Bahjat-Haqiqi, head of the organization, said harvesting began in early September with early-ripening varieties such as Kabkab rutab a

Sep 2 202611:58

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22

French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought

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French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought PARIS – France's worst drought in recent years has forced farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as scorching temperatures and record-low rainfall devastate pastures across the country. The National Federation of Milk Producers (FNPL) reports that many farmers had already begun using their winter fodder stocks by late July, a full

Aug 24 202612:33

Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp

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Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp Bushehr – Some 1,000 fishing vessels have harvested more than 1,000 tons of shrimp off Bushehr Province since the Persian Gulf season opened on July 29, an official announced. Aqil Amini, head of the provincial fisheries department, said early-season daily catches exceeded 1,000 tons, reflecting strong fisher participation and the region's healthy marine stocks. The season's duration will

Aug 22 202612:11

North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets

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North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets Bojnurd– North Khorasan has exported 680 tons of cherries, 250 tons of pistachios, 270 tons of apples, and 225 tons of potatoes so far this crop year, signaling robust performance in the province's agricultural sector, according to local officials. Ismaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said cherry shipments from Bojnurd, the capital of northeas

Aug 22 202612:03

Iran eyes export growth in veterinary goods as economic diplomacy takes center stage

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Iran eyes export growth in veterinary goods as economic diplomacy takes center stage Iran eyes export growth in veterinary goods as economic diplomacy takes center stage Tehran – Iran's Veterinary Organization has announced its readiness to expand exports of authorized agricultural products, leveraging economic diplomacy to open new markets while diversifying import routes for essential commodities, according to the agency's acting chief. Dr. Vahid Salehi urged Iranian economic attach&ea

Aug 21 202612:56