March 18, 2026
Iran War Threatens Global Food Security as Gulf Fertiliser Supply Crisis Deepens
Iran war disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food security as Gulf fertiliser exports are hit. Rising urea prices and supply shortages could cut crop yields in India, Brazil and China, pushing food costs higher worldwide.
May 13, 2021
Iran almost doubled its annual potato export
Hossein Asghari announced that 950,000 tons of potato has been exported in the past year, while the figure was 518,000 tons in its preceding year.
September 23, 2019
Iranian government is doubling down on potato production
As American sanctions are choking Iran’s economy, the country is increasingly looking to spuds as a cost-effective alternative to the traditional imports that have fed many Iranians.
May 19, 2016
Iran Agrofood 2016 grows to 1,421 exhibitors from 48 countries
The sold-out Tehran International Fairgrounds opens its gates for the 23rd iran agrofood on 30 May to 02 June 2016.From the archive
April 17, 2016
Iran exported more potatoes last year
Iran exported more than 678,700 tons of potatoes to 17 countries in the last Iranian year (ended March 19).From the archive
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