Iran (IMNA) - This has decreased the country's reliance on food imports, preventing a situation where one and a half years' worth of oil revenue would be spent solely on purchasing food from other countries.
The application of nuclear technology has been a key achievement, enhancing food security, pest control, product shelf life, and disease treatment. Agricultural mechanization has also advanced, with the number of tractors increasing from 50,000 to over 400,000, and modern irrigation systems now used on 2.6 million hectares of farmland.
Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in producing essential fertilizers and domestically produces 75% of its agricultural pesticides. The nation is a leading exporter of around 20 agricultural products, including caviar, saffron, pistachios, and barberries. It also holds top global rankings in the production of apricots, cucumbers, and walnuts.
Furthermore, Iran is a major producer of protein in West Asia, yielding over 2.7 million tonnes of chicken meat and more than 1.3 million tonnes of eggs annually. The fisheries and aquaculture sector has also expanded, with farmed sturgeon and caviar being exported to numerous countries. Aquaculture in Iran ranks first in West Asia, producing over 1.5 million tonnes of fisheries products each year.
Despite these successes, the agricultural sector requires structural reforms, including improved water resource management, increased specialized personnel, soil erosion control, pollution reduction, and the development of new technologies. Increased international cooperation is also needed to mitigate the impact of sanctions.
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