Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister

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Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Tehran – The value of Iran’s agricultural export has increased by over 35 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 20, 2024), as compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking at the Supreme Council of Provinces, Nouri added

Feb 8 202504:34

Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production

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Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran – The Iranian government has launched a five-year initiative to significantly increase rice production, a deputy minister said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Mohajer said the project will be launched by Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, and agricultural organizations in the northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, an

Feb 5 202511:39

Iran rice output hits record high

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Iran rice output hits record high Iran rice output hits record high Tehran – Iran's domestic rice production reached a record high of 2.6 million tons in 2024, a deputy minister said. "Iranian farmers across the country managed to produce 2.6 million tons of rice in 2024,” Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Planning and Economics, said.Outlining the government's strategy to ensure sufficient rice supplies for the nation, he added, however, the country still faces a signi

Nov 25 202412:55

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46

Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed

Sep 30 202411:25

Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares

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Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Iran has increased its rice cultivation area to over 550,000 hectares, with the provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan accounting for most of the crop, an official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. "The country’s farmers have cultivated rice in 650,000 hectares of land in 19 different provinces across the country." According to Sohrab Sohrabi, head of the Wheat and Rice

Jul 19 202412:31

Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says

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Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says Iran grain production expected to rise in 2024, FAO says The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasts a significant increase in Iran's grain output for 2024. According to the FAO's Food Outlook report, Iran's grain production is expected to reach 20.1 million metric tons (mt) this year, up from 19.8 million mt in 2023. This increase positions Iran as the 10th largest grain producer in Asia. While wheat producti

Jun 26 202405:20

India-Iran trade: Fruit exports soar, rice imports dip

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India-Iran trade: Fruit exports soar, rice imports dip India-Iran trade: Fruit exports soar, rice imports dip Trade between India and Iran is up slightly in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a surge in Iranian fruit exports to India. According to India's Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Iran's fruit exports to India doubled in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2023. This growth comes alongside a 20% decline in Iran's rice imports from India during the same

Jun 8 202409:46

Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO

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Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO A report by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals a significant boost in Iran's grain production for the 2023 crop year. Iran surpassed 21 million tons, marking a 2% increase compared to the previous year, according to FAO. This achievement places Iran as the fourth-largest grain holder in Asia. Iran

Mar 15 202421:34

Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year

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Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year The head of the Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) announced the introduction of four new rice varieties, named "Mazand", "Hasti", "Omid", and "Tooka", as part of the breeding program aimed at introducing high-yielding, high-quality, and early-maturing varieties. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's public relations office, Ma

Mar 11 202423:48