Deputy Minister: Iran Produces over 135mln Tons of Agricultural Products Annually
“Food security is one of the most important challenges and concerns of human society. In Iran, as an arid and semi-arid country with many limitations, over 135 million tons of agricultural products are produced due to the existing possibilities and good climatic diversity,” Boroumandi said.
“Now, we have reached the production of over 135 million tons of agricultural products, which, in addition to meeting the domestic needs, part of the products are included in the country's exports basket, and brings nearly $6bln of income to the country,” he added.
Noting that the development is indebted to using knowledge-oriented approaches in the agricultural sector, Boroumandi said that the Islamic Azad University, along with the Agriculture Ministry, has also played a highly important role in the development of agricultural sector.
He also stated that Iran produces nearly 26 million tons of horticultural products.
In a relevant development in May, the head of the incubator center of the technological units of Islamic Azad University’s Khorramabad branch in Western Iran announced manufacturing different products in the Center, including agricultural tools and ultra-light artificial stone.
“Launching and equipment of the ultra-light artificial stone production workshop by Abniyeh Sazan Shahyad company, production of agricultural tools, finalizing production of medicinal products based on herbal plants and obtaining the necessary legal and health licenses, equipment of the hardware and software repair workshop by Fanavaran Aflak company, attracting technological cores and units to be stationed in the Center, holding start-up events, participation in national exhibitions and events and presenting technological products, setting up a permanent exhibition of products, and preparing brochures and booklets about the products are among the activities of the incubator center of the technological units of Islamic Azad University’s Khorramabad branch,” Hemad Bahrami, also a member of the Faculty of Mechanics of Islamic Azad University’s Khorramabad branch, told ANA.
“Given the need for disinfectant products and equipment needed to fight the spread of Coronavirus, Azad Zist Fanavaran Kasian company was entrusted for the production of disinfectant sprays and gels,” he added.
“Also, three products of smart disinfectant gate, ultraviolet sterilizing chamber and pedal disinfecting device were designed and manufactured in the Center,” Bahrami concluded.
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