Iran to harvest 5m tons of sugar beet by year-end, official says

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Iran to harvest 5m tons of sugar beet by year-end, official says Iran to harvest 5m tons of sugar beet by year-end, official says Tehran - As announced by a director in the Iranian Agriculture Ministry, the country is expected to harvest more than 5 million tons of sugar beet in the current Iranian calendar year (to end on March 20). Hossein Asghari said that 5 million tons of sugar beet will be harvested from an area of 88,500 hectares of farmland. The Agriculture Ministry has implemented a

Mar 16 202612:40

AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency

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AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency Karaj - The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) toured the country's elite sugar beet seed bank and associated facilities in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, assessing progress in native variety development and seed production. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi visited the elite sugar beet seed

Mar 13 202611:17

Iran pushes sugar technology frontier with indigenous expertise

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Iran pushes sugar technology frontier with indigenous expertise Iran pushes sugar technology frontier with indigenous expertise Ahvaz - Iran’s sugarcane industry has advanced to the technological forefront by relying on domestic expertise to overcome sanctions, the CEO of the Sugarcane Development and By-Products Company said. Speaking to Khuzestan provincial radio, Mr. Mahmoudi described the sector as a pillar of self-sufficiency, now encompassing a full chain of production, employment,

Feb 17 202609:21

Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official

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Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official Ilam – The western Ilam Province has reached self-sufficiency in major strategic agricultural products and now produces nearly three times its domestic demand for wheat, according to the head of the Ilam Agriculture Organization. Speaking at a meeting of the Provincial Administrative Council attended by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri

Feb 7 202610:53

Guava harvest underway in southeastern Iran

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Guava harvest underway in southeastern Iran Guava harvest underway in southeastern Iran Sistan-Baluchestan- The harvest of tropical guava has begun in the city of Rask in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, where more than 2,150 tons of the fruit are expected to be produced this season, local agricultural officials said. Behzad Sha‘li-Bar, head of the Rask Agriculture Jihad Department, said guava is being harvested from 215 hectares of productive orchards across the county a

Jan 4 202609:51

Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan

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Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan Gilan - The head of the Gilan Province Agriculture Organization said that approximately 150,000 tons of kiwi fruit have been stored in cold storage facilities across the northern province, while 50,000 tons have been exported, generating an estimated $80 million in revenue. Saleh Mohammadi stressed the importance of proper harvest timing, noting that orchardists should prevent the fruit&rsq

Dec 20 202510:45

Lorestan province registers rise sugar beet harvest

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Lorestan province registers rise sugar beet harvest Lorestan province registers rise sugar beet harvest Lorestan – The director of the Agricultural Organization in the western Lorestan Province report a successful and ongoing harvest of spring-planted sugar beet, with more than 400,000 tons already collected and processed. Namdar Sayyadi said that harvesting commenced on September 15, 2025. The yield from 6,900 hectares of farmland has already been transported to local sugar refineries.

Dec 1 202511:05

Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture

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Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a new justice-oriented development plan, merit-based management, and stronger support for producers as key priorities of the ministry. Speaking at a meeting attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref, Gholamreza Nouri said the first justice-based agricultural developme

Nov 7 202511:59

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced

Nov 7 202511:57

Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has recorded a twentyfold increase in autumn sugar beet cultivation, reaching a production level of 2.4 million tons this year—a milestone described as historic by the head of the National Sugar Beet Research Institute. Speaking at a performance evaluation meeting, Abazar Rajabi emphasized that the expansion of autumn cultivation has not only strengthened the coun

Nov 2 202509:33