Iran's Agriculture

Iran calls for expansion of agriculture ties with Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in the fields of trade and agriculture.

Iran, Indonesia mull over expanding agricultural ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran has met with the Minister of Agriculture of Indonesia and both sides emphasized the need to increase the level of agricultural cooperation between Iran and Indonesia.

Iran’s export of agricultural products up 13% in 10 months

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s export of agricultural products in the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2023) registered a 13% growth compared to the same period last year, the agriculture minister said.

Iran, Malaysia ink MoU to increase coop. on agriculture

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iran and Malaysia agricultural officials on long-term cooperation in the field of rice research.​

Iran’s grain output surpasses 23 million tons in 2023

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The grain production in Iran exceeded 23 million tons in 2023, registering a more than three-percent growth compared to a year earlier, according to the statistics of the US Department of Agriculture.

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Iran 2nd most innovative agricultural state in S.Central Asia

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization said that Iran was introduced as the second most innovative agricultural country in South and Central Asia regions.

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Iran’s annual export of agricultural products hits $6 bn

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – An official at the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture said the value of agricultural products exported per annum stands at $6 billion.

Iran ranks 13th in agricultural sector scientific production

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran has moved from 15th to 13th in the global ranking of scientific production in the agricultural sector, according to the deputy minister of agriculture.

Iran 13th biggest wheat producer in world

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran is the largest wheat producer in the world in 2023, producing 14 million tons of wheat, according to the statistics of the US Department of Agriculture.

What are the types of Iranian dates?

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Harness the power of nature with Iranian dates; a variety of flavors in a sweet and nourishing fruit!

Iran's exports of agricultural products increase by 10%

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Export of agricultural products increased by 10% in the first 5 months of this year, the Iranian customs administration reported on Monday,

Iran exports $110 m of pistachio in March-August

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran exported $110 million worth of pistachio to various countries in the first five months of this year 1402 in the Iranian calendar (March 21-August 21), an economic official said.

Iran agricultural, farming exports hit $2 bn in 5 months

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – During the five months of this Iranian year, $1.998 billion worth of crops and farming products were exported, showing a 19% increase compared to the same period last year, an Iranian official said.

FAO stresses expansion of agricultural cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Head of FAO Representative Ad Interim to Iran reported of the effective cooperation between FAO and Iran's Ministry of Agriculture Jihad.

Iran exports hybrid corn seeds to 5 countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – An official with the Iranian agriculture ministry said that hybrid corn seeds produced in Iran are exported to five countries, adding that the country domestically produces 98% of its need for seeds.

FAO, Iran collaborate to enhance Pistachio production, export

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad (MAJ) embarked on a strategic partnership to bolster Pistachio production and export in Iran.

Iran, Malaysia sign MoU in agricultural sector

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint cooperation in various fields of agriculture to develop and deepen bilateral relations.

Iran opens large dam to boost farming, manufacturing

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran has opened a large dam in its southwest to help boost agriculture and manufacturing output in the region.

Iran's agrifood exports reach $1.3 billion in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iran exported 2.07 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $1.3 billion in three months.

FAO recognizes GIAHS in Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The Estahban Rainfed Fig Orchards Heritage System, located in southwestern Iran’s Fars province, has been formally recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS), by FAO.

Iran's monthly agrifood exports top $900 mn

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran exported 1.59 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $912.43 million in the first month of the current Iranian year (March 21-May 21), new data released by the Agriculture Ministry show.

Iran, India to form joint committee for agricultural coop.

TEHRAN, Jun 10 (MNA) – Iran and India's agricultural officials agreed to hold the first joint working group on agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

FAO awards GIAHS certificates to two Iranian sites

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The FAO awarded the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) certificate to two Iranian sites of the Qanat-based Saffron Farming System in Gonabad and the Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley.

Iran earns $215m form annual apple exports

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – A total of 62,595 tons of fresh and dried apples worth $215.09 million were exported from Iran in fiscal 2022-23 (ended March 20), registering a 36% decline in terms of weight compared with the year before.

FAO take steps to curb red palm weevil in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has taken a positive step towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil (RPW).

Iran's agrifood exports hit $4.5 billion

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran exported 7 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $4.5 billion during the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2022-Feb. 19), the latest data released by the Agriculture Ministry show.

Buy Iranian pistachios all over the world

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian pistachio is the highest quality pistachio in the world. Iran ranks second in pistachio production and processing.

Iran among top 10 in of 4 livestock, poultry products

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iran stands among the top 10 countries in four livestock and poultry products, an official said.

Iran, Kazakhstan stress expanding annual trade to $3 bn

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – An Iranian economic official said after meeting with Kazakh economic officials in Astana that Tehran and Astana eye increasing annual bilateral trade to $3 billion.