Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet

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Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet Iran’s agriculture minister highlighted the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture, saying the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should join hands to promote food security. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht made the remark in a message read out at the 9th meeting of SCO’s agriculture ministers in

Jun 2 202408:57

Iran agricultural exports booming: IRICA

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Iran agricultural exports booming: IRICA Iran agricultural exports booming: IRICA Iran exported 1.56 million tons of agricultural products worth $684 million since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to May 20, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). This represents a significant increase of 28% in value compared to the same period last year, the report by IRICA added. The volume of exports has also grown, rising by 24% year-on-year.

May 29 202413:02

Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture

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Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture The 31st edition of Iran Agrofood, the leading international exhibition of food and agriculture in the Middle East, is set to take place from June 8th to 11th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture, food production, processing, and machinery. It serves as a unique platform f

May 28 202411:33

250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation

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250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation 250,000 ha of orchards in Iran dedicated to apple cultivation 250,000 hectares of orchards in Iran are dedicated to apple cultivation, with an annual harvest of three to four million tons, according to the Deputy Minister of Cold and Dried Fruits of the Ministry of Agriculture. Nabi Hadavand made this statement during a visit by an Iraqi trade and administrative delegation to a fruit sorting and packaging unit in Urmia. He added t

May 19 202416:58

Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation

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Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation As part of efforts to strengthen relations and expand trade and technical cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, a delegation of Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture visited Iran’s West Azerbaijan province. Khosro Shahbazi, head of the West Azerbaijan Agricultural Organization, expressed his pleasure at th

May 11 202409:00

Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran and Tajikistan have pledged to expand their agricultural cooperation, focusing on technology, water and soil equipment, processing industries, and trade. During the first meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Agricultural Cooperation Working Group, held virtually on Tuesday, Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil emphasized the importance of expanding agricu

May 8 202418:44

Iran agri exports surge: Iraq, UAE, Russia major destinations

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Iran agri exports surge: Iraq, UAE, Russia major destinations Iran agri exports surge: Iraq, UAE, Russia major destinations Iran's agricultural exports witnessed a significant leap of 22% in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), according to Meysam Jahedi, Director General of Foreign Trade Promotion at the Ministry of Agriculture. Jahedi further elaborated that the weight of exported food and agricultural products also saw a substantial increase of 13.4%. This translates

May 8 202418:29

Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity

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Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity A new initiative to guarantee the purity of saffron and strengthen food supply chains was recently signed between Iran's Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Titled "Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for Successful Achievement of SDGs," the project is in line with the United Nat

May 8 202418:21

Iran date exports reach new highs: Over 82 countries enjoy Persian sweetnes

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Iran date exports reach new highs: Over 82 countries enjoy Persian sweetnes Iran date exports reach new highs: Over 82 countries enjoy Persian sweetnes Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country exporting high-quality dates to a remarkable 82 countries in the past year (ending March 19, 2024), according to Rouhollah Latifi, spokesman for the trade promotion arm of Iran's House of Industry, Mine and Trade. This achievement marks a significant increase, with exports exceedi

May 6 202411:53

Iran, Africa resolved to boost agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Africa resolved to boost agricultural cooperation Iran, Africa resolved to boost agricultural cooperation During the recent 2nd Iran-Africa International Summit, Iran and Africa agreed to establish a joint committee on agricultural cooperation. This initiative aims to leverage Iranian expertise to address agricultural challenges in Africa. The committee launch involved representatives from Iran's Ministry of Agriculture's Water and Soil Deputy Office. Following a request from trade min

May 1 202416:12