Tehran to host IFEX 2024 soon

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Tehran to host IFEX 2024 soon Tehran to host IFEX 2024 soon TEHRAN - Iran’s 8th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2024) is set to open at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on November 3. According to the public relations office of Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, the exhibition will be held in the Iranian capital from November 3 to November 6. The international function is aimed to provide a platform for exchanging ideas and developing technical and eco

Oct 28 202416:55

Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed

Sep 30 202411:25

Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production

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Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production Tehran – Iran is set to celebrate self-sufficiency in wheat production this year, with the country's agriculture ministry projecting a record harvest of over 15 million tons of wheat.Sohrab Sohrabi, the executive director of the wheat project at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that as of October 1st, the government had purchased a guaranteed 11.975 million tons

Sep 28 202410:27

Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency

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Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency Tehran - Iran has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, achieving complete self-sufficiency in the production of standard cotton seed, an official said. Ghorban Ghorbani, head of the Cotton Research Institute of Iran, announced the achievement, stating, "We are now producing 100% of the standard cotton seed required by our country." Looking ahead, Ghorbani revealed plans to export surplu

Sep 11 202416:30

South Khorasan Jujube harvest to reach 9,000 tons

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South Khorasan Jujube harvest to reach 9,000 tons South Khorasan Jujube harvest to reach 9,000 tons South Khorasan province, Iran's leading jujube producer, is anticipating a bountiful harvest of 9,000 tons of dried jujube this year, according to the eastern province’s head of agriculture organization. Despite facing challenges from a late spring frost and high summer temperatures, the province's production is expected to surpass the previous year's output by 7%, Hossein Akbari said.App

Sep 10 202408:23

Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming

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Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture announced that the primary focus of the ministry will be on promoting small-scale, village-based farming alongside agricultural supply chains. This strategy, Gholamreza Nouri added, will serve as the cornerstone for Iran's agricultural development, with its implementation being a top priority for the current adm

Sep 3 202418:24

15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin

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15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin 15 ha hydroponic greenhouse under construction in Varamin Varamin, Iran – A groundbreaking 15-hectare hydroponic greenhouse is currently being built in Varamin County, Tehran Province, to cultivate a variety of vegetables, an official said. According to the public relations office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Reza Farazi, the head of Varamin’s Agriculture Department, announced that at least 3 hectares of this greenhouse are

Aug 26 202410:58

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the

Aug 20 202411:38

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