Iran world second-largest date producer

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Iran world second-largest date producer Iran world second-largest date producer Iran is the world’s second-largest date producer, trailing only Egypt, while boasting the widest variety of dates globally, according to the chairman of the National Date Association of Iran. The country produces an average of 1.35 million tons of fresh dates annually, with domestic consumption accounting for 70% of the total output. The remaining 30% is exported, generating around $350 million in foreign exc

Aug 20 202411:30

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Khuzestan – Iran has plans underway to grow a significant 20 tons of papaya fruit in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the head of Ramhormoz Agricultural Organization. Farshad Mehrabi explained that the Sweet Sinse variety of papaya, also known as tree melon, was cultivated for the first time in Ramhormoz across a 3,000 square meter area in May 2022. He highlighted tha

Aug 18 202418:48

Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares

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Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Iran has increased its rice cultivation area to over 550,000 hectares, with the provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan accounting for most of the crop, an official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. "The country’s farmers have cultivated rice in 650,000 hectares of land in 19 different provinces across the country." According to Sohrab Sohrabi, head of the Wheat and Rice

Jul 19 202412:31

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable w

Jul 13 202412:30

Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran

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Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, hosted a "Tropical Treats" event at the embassy in Tehran, showcasing the country's famed fruits and agricultural sector. The event highlighted the "king of fruits," durian, particularly the sought-after Musang King variety. Ambassador Omar emphasized Malaysia's efforts to expand durian exports, including gaining approval for fresh durians to

Jul 10 202407:46

Iran exports 210,000 tons of aquatic products worth $650m in 2023

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Iran exports 210,000 tons of aquatic products worth $650m in 2023 Iran exports 210,000 tons of aquatic products worth $650m in 2023 Iran exported 210,000 tons of aquatic products and fisheries products worth $650 million in the Iranian calendar year 1402 (March 21, 2023 - March 20, 2024), marking a substantial increase compared to the previous administration, according to an official. Abbas Mokhtari, Director General of the Office of Processing Quality Improvement and Aquatic Product Market Deve

Jun 5 202412:36

Iran ranks world’s top exporter of damask rose

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Iran ranks world’s top exporter of damask rose Iran ranks world’s top exporter of damask rose Iran reigns supreme as the global leader in exporting damask rose and its fragrant byproduct, rosewater. The country has witnessed a significant expansion in damask rose cultivation, with farmland dedicated to this flower tripling in size since 2017. This translates to booming exports – Iran not only shipped out more damask rose petals and buds (weight and value up by over 50%), but also saw a

May 11 202409:14

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

Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year

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Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year Iranian farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan province produced some 300,000 tons of dates in the past Iranian calendar year (began on March 21, 2023- ended on March 19, 2024), according to a provincial official. “Last year, around 300,000 tons of diverse varieties of dates were ha

Apr 14 202421:09

Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year

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Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year The head of the Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) announced the introduction of four new rice varieties, named "Mazand", "Hasti", "Omid", and "Tooka", as part of the breeding program aimed at introducing high-yielding, high-quality, and early-maturing varieties. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's public relations office, Ma

Mar 11 202423:48