Iran Agricultural Exports Reach $5b in Six MonthsIran exported agricultural products worth $5 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year (March 21-Sept. 22), around 50% of which, amounting over $2.5 billion, pertained to orchard crops.
No ship carrying grain is held up outside ports, Iran saysIran has denied recent reports suggesting that ships carrying food and grain cargoes have been stuck outside major ports in southern Iran because of payment problems due to U.S. sanctions, Press TV reported.
Eight More Countries Joining INSTEXEight more countries have decided to join the financial mechanism for trade with Iran, in addition to states that have been part of the mechanism, said Nathalie Tocci, an aide to EU High Representative Federica Mogherini.
Iran, EAEU put formation of 1st goods transit working group ‘atop agenda’Establishment of the first working group for the transit and exchange of goods was put atop agenda between Islamic Republic of Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Iran imports over $19b of basic goods in H1Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said the country imported over $19 billion worth of basic goods in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.
Iran-Russia trade boosts 24.6percent in 6 monthsThe value of trade between Iran and Russia increased 24.6 percent from January to July, 2019.
19 percent Rise in Chicken ProductionIran produced 603 million chickens during the five months ending Aug. 22, registering an increase of 19.41% compared with last year’s corresponding period.
FAO Highlights Potential of Genetic Improvements in AquacultureAppropriate application of genetic improvement in aquaculture, with a focus on selective breeding, will help boost food production, according to a new FAO report.
EAEU-Iran trade deal to take effect on October 27A free trade area agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran will come into force on 27 October, according to the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).
Introducing the Seed Certification System of Iranian Native and Local Cultivars to the WorldIran plans to introduce its certification system for the indigenous and local varieties to other countries around the world.
