North Khorasan saffron exports to Italy expand

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North Khorasan saffron exports to Italy expand North Khorasan saffron exports to Italy expand Tehran – Iran's North Khorasan Province has begun exporting saffron to Italy under its own regional brand, as efforts to boost value-added agricultural exports gain momentum. According to provincial agriculture officials, Oros Land, a local processing and packaging company with an annual capacity of one metric ton, exports around 700 kilograms of packaged saffron to Italy each year. Officials

Jul 21 202613:06

Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments

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Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Tehran – Iran has officially resumed chickpea exports after nearly a year, with industry officials expressing confidence that strong production could drive exports to a record high in 2026. Nasser Moradi, head of the National Chickpea Council, said a directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization has authorized exports through all customs offices nationwide, allowing trad

Jul 21 202613:03

Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech

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Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech Tehran – Iranian researchers have achieved a 25% increase in wheat yields by combining plasma technology with optimized crop nutrition, marking a significant step toward more sustainable and knowledge-based agricultural production. The breakthrough, announced by the Qom Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, increased

Jul 21 202613:01

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

Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter

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Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter Tehran – Iran has unveiled Asia's first indigenous potato planter, a domestically designed and manufactured machine aimed at boosting agricultural mechanization, improving planting efficiency, and reducing production costs. Developed by engineers in Faradonbeh, the new planter was introduced at the start of the potato planting season in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran's leadin

Jul 20 202618:59

Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade

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Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion over the next three to five years, as both countries seek to deepen economic cooperation beyond traditional commerce. The goal was announced by Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), during a meeting with an economic delegation from

Jul 20 202618:56

FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer

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FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer Tehran – Iran is expected to retain its position as the world's 14th largest wheat producer in 2025, with output forecast to reach 13.7 million tons, according to the latest report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The projected harvest marks a 14.2% increase from last year's 12 million tons, making Iran the second-fastest growing wheat producer among major pro

Jul 20 202618:49

Food supply secure amid wartime disruptions, minister says

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Food supply secure amid wartime disruptions, minister says Food supply secure amid wartime disruptions, minister says Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture said the country's food supply remains secure despite wartime conditions, stressing that the government will not allow any disruption to the provision of essential goods. Speaking at a meeting of the ministry's deputy ministers on Monday, Gholamreza Nouri said strategic reserves of essential commodities remain at satisfactory l

Jul 20 202618:45

Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient tra

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming

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Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Tehran - Iran has introduced a new soybean variety, Arta (SOY-401-3), designed to boost productivity through enhanced environmental stress tolerance and efficient mechanized harvesting, following official approval by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Developed by Iranian plant breeders, Arta combines drought tolerance

Jul 18 202612:37