Maragheh Iran’s apple production, export hub: Official

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Tabriz — Iran’s East Azarbaijan northwestern province is expected to produce up to 700,000 tons of apples this year, with Maragheh emerging as the province’s leading production and export hub, a local official said. Shahram Shafiee, head of the East Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said the province has around 53,000 hectares of apple orchards, more than 52,000 hectares of which are productive. Despite losses from frost, hail and other adverse weather conditions, prod

Sep 28 202608:47

Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use

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East Azarbaijan - Researchers at the University of Tabriz have developed a series of smart spot-spraying robots capable of detecting weeds with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision and applying pesticides only where needed, potentially cutting pesticide use by up to 95 percent. Hossein Behfar, a faculty member of the university’s Biosystems Engineering Department, said the technology was developed following 18 years of research by the department’s researchers. The robo

Sep 20 202607:08

Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam

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Tabriz — More than 470 tons of frozen chicken feet have been exported from Iran’s East Azarbaijan province to Vietnam, with the shipments transiting through Türkiye, the province’s veterinary authority said. Mahdi Hami, director-general of the East Azarbaijan Veterinary Department, said the exports comprised 21 containers of frozen chicken feet produced at facilities operating under the department’s supervision. According to him, all consignments were exported af

Sep 4 202611:13

Maragheh, East Azarbaijan’s hub for plum, dried fruit production

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East Azarbaijan – The northwestern city of Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, continues to lead the province in plum production, with an estimated 16,000 tons expected this year from 1,700 hectares of orchards, according to Saba Shokrollahfam, horticulture expert at the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization. She added that the province as a whole is forecast to produce approximately 50,000 tons of plums, with East Azerbaijan accounting for 20% of the country's total plum orchards&m

Aug 24 202612:43

East Azarbaijan to boost Lighvan Cheese exports to Europe, North America

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Tabriz – East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, plans to expand exports of its renowned Lighvan cheese by strengthening the product’s value chain and global market presence, the head of the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization said. During a visit to the “Jawaher-e Azarbaijan” (The Jewel of Azarbaijan) cold storage facility in Lighvan village, Shahram Shafiei said the 5,000-ton facility, built with an investment of 105 billion tomans, will improve sto

Aug 1 202618:23

East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity

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Tabriz – East Azarbaijan Province in northwestern Iran expanded its artificial livestock insemination program by 18.16% in 2025 compared with the previous year, strengthening efforts to improve animal genetics and increase livestock productivity, provincial agricultural officials said. Javad Gozli, acting head of the Livestock Affairs Department at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said 188 trained technicians are now providing artificial insemination services across the prov

Jun 30 202618:29

Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector

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Tabriz – The indigenous Sarabi cattle breed is one of Iran’s most valuable livestock genetic resources and a symbol of the country’s native livestock production capabilities, according to the head of the East Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Organization. Shahram Shafiei said the breed has adapted to local climatic conditions over generations and offers strong potential in milk and meat production, disease resistance, and economic efficiency. He emphasized that preserving ind

Jun 22 202613:29

East Azarbaijan to export surplus eggs

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Tabriz - Deputy for Economic Coordination of East Azarbaijan announced that the province’s surplus eggs will be exported to prevent losses for local producers while ensuring domestic demand is met. Speaking at the 121st Government–Private Sector Dialogue Council in Tabriz, Taher Roohi highlighted that East Azarbaijan is the first Iranian province to implement commercial licensing in a fully regulated system. He also stressed the full use of banking channels, with traders registe

Feb 17 202608:17

Minister hails Razi institute as Iran’s pillar of national health

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Tabriz - Gholamreza Nouri, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, praised the 102-year-old Razi Institute during a visit to its northwest branch, calling it a “source of national pride” and “one of the country’s most distinguished scientific and health institutions.” The minister underscored the institute’s vital role in safeguarding human and animal health, as well as its significant contribution to the national economy. Highlighting domestic vaccine produ

Nov 15 202510:46

Minister highlights importance of modern agricultural methods in water resource management

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Tabriz - Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has called for the use of modern agricultural methods to manage water resources. “Today, new techniques are being used around the world to reduce water consumption and increase agricultural productivity. We, too, must make use of these methods. Through greenhouse cultivation, we can achieve five to six times more efficiency from each unit of water while also increasing agricultural production,” Nouri said recently. “

Nov 14 202512:03