IRNA

Iran self-sufficient in wheat production: Minister

Iranian agricultural minister Mohammad Ali Nikbakht has said that the country has become self-sufficient in production of wheat and does not need it import the staple grain in the coming year.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran exports $110mn worth of pistachios in March-August

Iran exported around 16,000 metric tons (mt) of various types of pistachio nuts valued at $110 million to 44 countries during the first five months of the Iranian calendar year, with Russia accounting for 23% of the total exports.

Agriculture and Environment

Khaf-Herat railway links Afghanistan to Europe: Afghan official

The head of Afghanistan’s railway department has visited the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to coordinate efforts to complete the final section of the Khaf-Herat railway project.

Transportation

Iran reports major jump in gold imports

Iran’s five-month imports of gold ingots have surpassed 4.1 tons, according to the latest Iranian customs figures.

Iran Economy

Iran, India agree to establish joint committee on agriculture

The ministries of agriculture of Iran and India have signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a joint committee on agriculture.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran’s five-month tax revenues up 52% YOY

Iranian tax revenues in the five calendar months to late August are 52% higher than figures reported in last year’s corresponding period, according to a Tuesday report by Iran’s National Tax Administration (INTA).

Macro Economy

Iran’s seven-month steel output at 18.1 million mt: Report

Iranian steel mills have produced as much as 18.1 million metric tons (mt) of the mineral in the first seven months of 2013, according to an official report.

Mine and Industry

Iran begins gas production at Phase 11 of South Pars: NIOC chief

Iran has begun gas production at Phase 11 of South Pars, the world’s largest gas field, according to the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

Energy

Iran extends gas-for-electricity swap deal with Armenia

The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has renewed a contract with Armenia to increase the volume of natural gas exports to the landlocked neighboring country until 2030.

Energy

Iran’s assets in other countries to be released soon: Central bank governor

Two days after official reports about unfreezing Iranian assets in South Korea, governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says Iran’s funds in some other countries will be released soon.

Iran Economy