Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent

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Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Tehran – Iran has imported less than 30,000 tons of red meat since the start of the current fiscal year, a drastic reduction compared to last year, as part of a government initiative to achieve self-sufficiency, an industry official announced. The announcement comes alongside the launch of a new domestic water buffalo breeding program, aimed at significantly boosting local production of meat

Sep 3 202510:15

Iran expands exports of dairy products

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Iran expands exports of dairy products Iran expands exports of dairy products Tehran - Iran has reached full self-sufficiency in dairy production and is now exporting surplus milk and butter, according to the deputy minister for livestock products affairs. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad reported that the country produces 12.8 million tons of milk annually and exports more than 2.5 million tons of dairy products. He emphasized that Iran, once dependent on imports for virtually all dairy produc

Aug 30 202509:14

Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says

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Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says Hamedan – Iran has achieved full self-sufficiency in poultry and milk production and now meets 80% of its domestic demand for red meat through local sources, a senior official with Agriculture Ministry announced Tuesday. The announcement, made by Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, positions the

Aug 26 202512:04

Minister: National might, security hinge upon food security

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Minister: National might, security hinge upon food security Minister: National might, security hinge upon food security Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture called for prioritizing food security and self-sufficiency in the production of strategic goods, describing them as the foundation of the Islamic Republic’s strength and stability. In a formal message marking the Government Week, Gholamreza Nouri hailed the week as “a valuable occasion to reaffirm commitment to th

Aug 26 202511:00

Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy

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Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture has identified reforming both crop patterns and consumption habits as the ministry’s core strategy for ensuring national food security. During a visit to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), , Gholamreza Nouri met with IRNA Managing Director Hossein Jaberi Ansari and toure

Aug 17 202513:06

Iran, Spain working on joint venture on tropical fruit greenhouse

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Iran, Spain working on joint venture on tropical fruit greenhouse Iran, Spain working on joint venture on tropical fruit greenhouse Rudan– Construction has begun on a 15-hectare tropical fruit greenhouse in Rudan County, Hormozgan Province, as part of a joint venture between Iran and Spanish agribusiness firm Ininsa. Masoud Gorgij, Deputy Director for Crop Production Improvement at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, said the 700-billion-rial (about USD 14 million) project will culti

Aug 11 202511:33

Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister

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Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister Tehran — The Iranian Minister of Agriculture marked National Journalist Day by praising the media’s role in supporting the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a ceremony attended by domestic and foreign journalists on Saturday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored agriculture’s central role in safeguarding national food security. “Food securit

Aug 10 202508:42

Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil

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Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Tehran — Iran’s livestock industry has become the country's second most important economic sector after oil, playing a pivotal role in national food security and export revenues, according to senior agricultural officials. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization, said th

Jul 28 202512:57

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05