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Iran’s annual agricultural output at 57.5 million metric tons

Iran’s agricultural output reached a total of 57.5 million metric tons (mt) from some 12 million hectares of farmlands over the calendar year to late March.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran expects huge olive harvest this year

Iran’s agricultural output reached a total of 57.5 million metric tons (mt) from some 12 million hectares of farmlands over the calendar year to late March, according to figures by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

Agriculture and Environment

Iran begins processing its oil in Venezuelan refinery

A first oil refinery processing Iranian crude oil outside of the country has started operations, according to a statement by the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji who says the project in Venezuela will be replicated in other parts of the world.

Energy

Iran, Kazakhstan agree to revive oil swap deal

Iran has agreed to resume an oil swap deal with Kazakhstan some 10 years after the deal stalled due to technical and political problems.

Energy

Belarusian delegation seeking oil cooperation with Iran

Iran is in discussions for supplying raw material, equipment and technology needed in the petroleum sector in Belarus amid growing economic ties between the two countries.

Energy

Iran’s imports of basic goods decline 29% YOY

Iran has cut back on imports of grains amid rising inventories that have been boosted by a higher domestic crop, according to figures by Iran’s Government Trading Corporation (GTC).

Trade

Iran expects 6% surge in natural gas demand this winter

Iran’s state gas company the NIGC says domestic demand for natural gas is expected to increase by around 6% this winter.

Energy

Iran unveils farming roadmap to increase output

Iran’s agriculture ministry (MAJ) has unveiled a farming roadmap that it says would lead to a major increase in agriculture output in the country while introducing reform measures that will make farming in Iran more sustainable.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran gov’t to sell 5,000 small, medium-sized mines to private sector

Iran plans to auction thousands of small and medium-sized mines as part of its efforts to create more jobs and spur more activity in its booming metals and mining sector.

Mine and Industry

Russia’s Gazprom plans to develop 8 Iranian oil, gas fields

Russia’s state petroleum company Gazprom is expected to finalize deals in the near future to develop six oilfields and two gas fields in Iran, according to an Iranian deputy oil minister.

Energy