Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency

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Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has condemned a US military attack on the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization as a "clear violation of international humanitarian law." Reza Aflatouni, who also heads the organization, made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors from over 10 countries and representatives of international bodies. &ldqu

May 22 202611:20

Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces

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Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Tehran – Iran has taken delivery of its first shipments of crops produced through overseas farming, including 60,000 tons of barley and 40,000 tons of cooking oil, the Minister of Agriculture announced on Tuesday. Gholamreza Nouri told reporters that the products entered the country via northern routes, marking a milestone in Iran's strategy to e

May 19 202611:29

Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting

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Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran – The 36th meeting of the Regional Planning Council of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with a focus on the Agriculture Working Group, was held at the organization's secretariat in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The session, chaired by Hassan Momeni, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, brought together representatives from th

May 19 202611:13

Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’

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Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’ Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’ Tehran – Iran's pistachio and kiwi exports not only continued but increased during the recent "Ramadan War" period compared to pre-war levels, a senior agriculture ministry official said. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, said the sector produces 26 million tons of annual output, including fruits, greenhouse crops, and medicinal plants.

May 18 202612:02

US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report

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US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report Tehran – The ongoing US military adventures in the Strait of Hormuz have forced British farmers to abandon chemical fertilizers in favor of seaweed, a dramatic shift that environmental experts warn could introduce severe ecological problems, according to a report. The move comes after soaring prices for imported fe

May 17 202611:55

Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says

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Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Tehran – Iran is home to more than 8,600 valuable plant species found on its rangelands, a senior official announced during a ceremony marking National Rangeland and Rangeland Management Day. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at Iran's National Organization for Natural Resources and Watershed Management, described this year's commemora

May 17 202611:52

Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year

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Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year Tehran – Iran’s wheat output is planned to reach 14 million tons in the current calendar year, which ends on March 20, 2027, a senior agricultural official said, assuring citizens that the nation's food security is on solid ground and there is no reason for alarm over basic commodity supplies. "Fortunately, we are going through a very good agricultural year," said M

May 17 202611:35

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO r

May 16 202612:26

Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species

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Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backup version of the National Natural Resources Gene Bank to safeguard the country's plant genetic heritage, according to an official. Mohammad Mahmoudi, head of the Gene Bank group, stated that the backup ensures the preservation of genetic resources in the event of natural disasters or conflic

May 16 202612:24