Astana peanuts are equal to the best pistachios in Iran
The governor of Astana Ashrafieh said: the establishment of a peanut processing factory in Astana has made the almond growers happy.
Ali Babakhani, noting that one of the achievements of agricultural development projects in Astana Ashrafieh, which produces the best and most peanuts in the country, is the establishment of a peanut processing plant in the city, said: The implementation of this work has made almond growers happy.
He added: 90% of the country’s peanuts are produced on the eve of Ashrafieh, but the consumption of raw and nuts of this product causes the almond growers to not benefit from the added value of producing this product.
He pointed out that this unit with packing almonds like pistachios will cause it to be equal to the best pistachios in the country due to the very desirable quality that Almond Astaneh has: this unit created with an investment of 1 billion and 500 million Tomans can be Better production and supply of peanuts will help effectively.
Babakhani, stating that 2,500 hectares of land in Astana Ashrafieh is dedicated to the cultivation and production of peanuts, said: Usually, 5 tons of almonds were obtained per hectare, while recently with the introduction of a good cultivar from now on An average of 8 tons of peanuts will be harvested per hectare.
The governor of Astana Ashrafieh stated: In this city, 5,000 farmers are engaged in the production of peanuts.
He pointed out: Also, a unit for converting peanut skin into organic fertilizer has been created in this city, which has helped the city in discussing the environment of the city and preventing the burning or accumulation of peanut waste waste.
Babakhani further pointed out that for the agricultural development of this city, 9 billion Tomans of facilities have been considered by the banks for farmers so far, and specified: Most of the development of livestock, poultry and flower and plant breeding has been demanded by the people in this region.
He added: in the construction of fish ponds and sturgeon breeding and cold water fish, favorable measures are being taken on the eve of Ashrafieh.