For a Real Private SectorEconomist Mousa Ghaninejad believes that remarks recently made by President Hassan Rouhani in the presence of business owners on the National Day of Guilds can help figure out the incoming government’s economic policies.
5,000 Tons of Sesame Seeds Imported in 1 MonthA total of 5,000 tons of sesame seeds worth close to 216.5 billion rials (nearly $5.8 million) were imported during the first month of the current Iranian year (started March 21), according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
Bushehr prov. boosts food exports to QatarGiven the proximity of ports of Bushehr province with Qatari ports, food exports from Deyr, Bolkheir, Tangestan and Genaveh ports to the Arab country have risen.
Rise in Red Meat ProductionIran’s red meat production has increased from 755,000 tons in March 2013-14 to 815,000 tons in the fiscal 2016-17, indicating a 7.9% rise over the four-year period.
Honey Production IncreasesIran produced some 81,500 tons of honey in the last fiscal year (March 2016-17), registering a 9.1% increase compared to the fiscal 2013-14, a deputy agriculture minister said.
Iran, FAO to Kick-Start Joint Soybean ProgramIran and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will carry out their first joint program on soybean cultivation in the city of Safiabad in the southern Khuzestan Province’s Dezful County this summer, the head of Safiabad Research, Agricultural Education and Natural Resources Center said.
ICCIMA head:Indonesia able to link Iran to ASEAN countriesICCIMA Head Shafei, while pointing to age-old trade ties between Tehran and Jakarta, described Indonesia as a major destination for Iranian businessmen.
Iran-EAEU finalize accord on FTZThe Islamic Republic of Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) finalized their agreement to create a free trade zone.
Iran produces 61% of central, western Asia riceHead of International workshop on national rice development strategies for Central and West Asia (RRTC-CWA) Dr. Shahdi Komala said that 54 percent of total area for cultivation of rice in Central and West Asia is in Iran, but Iran is producing 61 percent of total rice of the region.
Iran exports first wheat cargo in yearsIran says it has exported its first consignment of wheat after a hiatus of multiple years – what is seen as a robust sign that shows the country has not only been able to support domestic needs but also move ahead with overseas sales.
