Ministry of Agriculture

4th Iran Green Trade Fair kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The 4th edition of Iran Green Trade Fair kicked off Thursday at Tehran International Permanent Fair Ground with participation of dozens of domestic and foreign companies.

87% of Iran’s food security provided internally

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Parliament Affairs, Mohammad Ali Javadi, said that %87 of Iran’s food security is currently provided on internal power.

Olive oil production surges by 30%

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Executive of Olive Project at the Ministry of Agriculture Seyed Rahmatollah Parichehr said that olive oil production volume has increased more than 30 percent in current year (started March 21, 2017).

By: Setareh Behroozi

Iranian smart agricultural meteorology yearns for maximum harvest yields

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 MNA) – A new wave of young farmers and entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the agriculture industry. The new generation is graduated, and aware of new techniques and wants to develop new products. New farmers can be more dynamic, take advantage of new technologies and open new markets.

Shrimp exports exceed 24,000 tons in 9 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran has exported over 24,000 tons of farmed shrimp since the beginning of the current fiscal year (March 21, 2018), a senior official the Ministry of Agriculture said.

Rouhani calls for moving toward self-sufficiency in agriculture

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural and livestock products.

Iran envisages harvesting 13.5m tons of wheat in current crop year

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) –Iran has envisaged producing at least 13.5 tons of wheat during the current crop year, which started in late September, said a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Wheat imports minimize into zero level

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Wheat Project Commissioner in the Ministry of Agriculture Esmaeil Esfandiari said that wheat imports level has been minimized into zero level.

Vietnam to import Iranian agricultural products

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's Department for International Affairs said the country is set to offer its agricultural products in the Vietnamese market.

Iran’s flower, ornamental plants market on rise

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s balance of trades for flower and ornamental plants in the past Iranian year (ended on March 20) remained positive amounting to some $11 million, which is expected to observe a significant growth this year, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture said.

Iranian caviar brand registered in WIPO

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian caviar brand has been registered in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

IRICA:

Exports of greenhouse tomato confirmed

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran customs Administration (IRICA) said that exports of greenhouse tomato is possible if approved by the Agricultural Jihad departments of the provinces.

Iran fourth major fig producer in world: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – An official with Iran’s Agriculture Ministry said that Iran is the fourth major fig producer in the world.

Sanctions to have no effect on fisheries’ production

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Fisheries Organization Hassan Salehi said that US new sanctions on Iran will not have any effect on the production an export of fisheries’ products.

Deputy min. of agriculture:

Iran seeks to set up powerful research complex in global arena

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Agriculture Kazem Khavazi said that Islamic Republic of Iran seeks to establish a powerful research center on par with global standards.

No need to import wheat in current year: official

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to the Ministry of Agriculture Esmaeil Esfandiaripour said, “with the coordination made in this regard, the country will be self-sufficient in wheat production in the current year (started March 21, 2018).

Iran, Finland to broaden agricultural coop. in near future

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) - Iran and Finland will ink a comprehensive cooperation agreement in the field of agriculture in the very near future.

Iran, world’s 3rd largest walnut producer

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) –An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said that Iran stands at the third place in world in terms of walnut production.

Apple exports volume at 700k tons: official

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Head of the office of cold-weathered and dry fruits at the Ministry of Agriculture Shokrollah Hajivand said that about 700,000 tons of high-quality apple has been exported since the past Iranian fiscal year up (from March 20, 2017 to May 20, 2018).

JCPOA has no effect on self-sufficiency of agricultural industry

TEHRAN, May. 07 (MNA) – Head of Mechanization Development Center of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad Kambiz Abbasi said that Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has not any impact on the self-sufficiency of Iranian agricultural mechanization industry.

Export of agricultural produce at $5.1 in past 11 months

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Statistics show that $5.1 billion worth of agricultural produce were exported from the country in the 11 months of the past Iranian calendar year in 1396 (from March 20, 2017 to Feb. 22, 2018).

Agriculture min. survives impeachment

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Rouhani’s third minister impeached by Parliament, Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati, managed to regain vote of confidence by narrow margin.

Deputy minister of agriculture:

$4.5bn agricultural products exported in 10 months

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad for Planning and Economic Affairs Abdol-Mahdi Bakhshandeh said, “over 4.7 million tons of agricultural produce, valued at approx. $4.542 billion, were exported from the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2017) up to the end of Iranian month of Dey (Jan. 22), showing a considerable 4.5 and 12.29 percent growth in terms of weight and value respectively.

Jahangiri arrives in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri and his accompanying high-ranking delegation have started a three-day visit to Iraq.

Rouhani opens 1200-hectare greenbelt plan around Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The 1200-hectare greenbelt plan around capital city of Tehran was inaugurated in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani's presence on Tue. to celebrate Natural Resources Week and Arbor Day.

Iran to attend Qatar AGRITEQ with 40 booths

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The head of Hormozgan Chamber of Cooperatives Abbas Salari said here on Sunday that Islamic Republic of Iran will participate in Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AGRITEQ).

Over $25m worth of agricultural produce exported from Zanjan

TEHRAN, Feb. 7 (MNA) – Business Development Director of Zanjan's Agriculture Organization Abdollah Jafari said more than $25 million worth of agricultural produce were exported from Zanjan province to 16 world countries.

US lifts ban on farmed caviar import from Iran after 25 years

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – An adviser to Iran’s minister of agriculture reported on Wednesday that the United Stated has lifted the ban on farmed caviar import from Iran, adding that 10 km of the product were exported to the US last year.

Dairies export increases by 30% in 9 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad Hassan Rokni said talks are underway with the Iraqi officials to remove the obstacles ahead of tariff levied on dairy and dairies’ products.