Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year

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Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year Shiraz – The southern Fars province has secured its position as Iran's premier seed-producing region for the fifth consecutive year, underlining its vital contribution to national food security, the head of the province's agricultural organization announced. Ahad Bajhat Haghighi credited the Fars Agricultural Research Center as the engine behind this sustain

Aug 7 202620:50

Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies

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Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies Tehran - Global agriculture generated $5.2 trillion in production value in 2024, making it one of the world’s largest industries. This graphic ranks the world’s largest agricultural economies by production value, based on data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). China Outproduces the Next Three Combined China generated $1.9 trillion in agricultural production in 2024, ac

Aug 7 202620:25

East Azarbaijan remains Iran’s leading lentil producer: Official

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East Azarbaijan remains Iran’s leading lentil producer: Official East Azarbaijan remains Iran’s leading lentil producer: Official Tehran – East Azarbaijan, northwest of Iran, has retained its position as Iran's largest lentil-producing province, supplying nearly a quarter of the country's total output, according to provincial agricultural authorities. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Production at the East Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said more than 24,000 hectares have been c

Jul 28 202607:32

Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says

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Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says Sistan-Baluchestan – Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province supplies 99.5% of the country’s domestic banana production, as authorities have launched a plan to achieve banana self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports. Alireza Dehmardeh, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said Zarabad County, known as the “Bana

Jul 27 202612:07

Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture

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Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan could play a key role in advancing sustainable agriculture and protecting ecosystems when combined with modern science, according to a local agricultural official. Khaled Miri said traditional farming p

Jul 24 202612:07

Iran lifts date export ban, introduces measures to boost exports

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Iran lifts date export ban, introduces measures to boost exports Iran lifts date export ban, introduces measures to boost exports Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on date exports, confirming that no restrictions are currently in place. The ministry said the export suspension, which lasted less than two months, was introduced during the recent conflict to ensure the stable domestic supply of essential food products. “More than 450 agricultural t

Jul 21 202612:58

Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan

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Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan East Azarbaijan – Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, northwest of Iran, produces around 62 metric tons of camel meat annually from a herd of 2,020 camels, reflecting the growing role of camel farming in the country’s livestock sector. Javad Gozali, acting head of the Livestock Affairs Department of the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said most camels raised in the province are dr

Jul 19 202618:37

Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms

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Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms Tehran – Iran is playing a leading role in developing the West Asia Interregional Sand and Dust Storm (SDS) Control Initiative, a regional framework designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing one of the region's most significant transboundary environmental challenges, according to the country's Natural Resources and Watershed

Jul 12 202609:07

Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower

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Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower Kermanshah - Kermanshah Province in western Iran is expected to cultivate 10,000 hectares of confectionery sunflower this year, with production projected at 20,000 metric tons, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Farhad Sharifi, Deputy Director for Plant Production Improvement, said the largest cultivation areas are concentrated in the counties of Sahneh, particularly the Dinavar di

Jul 11 202611:15

Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west

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Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west Tehran – Iran has inaugurated a new fish processing and packaging facility with an annual capacity of 1,000 metric tons in Aligudarz, western Lorestan Province, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's aquaculture value chain and expand export opportunities. Kiarash Beyranvand, Director General of Lorestan Fisheries, said Aligudarz—one of Iran's leading rainbow tr

Jun 29 202613:07