Lorestan is the top producer of black figs in Iran

Lorestan is the top producer of black figs in Iran

Iman Jamshidi stated: At present, more than 800 hectares of Lorestan orchards have been allocated to black figs, of which 640 hectares are fertile orchards and 160 hectares are one to three year old seedlings.

Referring to Lorestan’s capabilities in producing black figs, he added: It is predicted that the production of black figs in Lorestan province in the next 10 years will reach more than 80,000 tons per year and the amount of black fig orchards will reach more than 5,000 hectares.

The head of Lorestan Jihad-e-Agriculture Organization, pointing out that the harvest time of this product is in the first half of August every year, reminded: Lorestan black figs are marketed 15 to 20 days earlier each year than other provinces with the comparative advantage of being premature.

Referring to the export of Lorestan black figs to different parts of the world, Jamshidi said: At present, Lorestan black figs are known in European markets and Persian Gulf countries.

The official announced the granting of special facilities to investors in black figs in the conversion industry sector and noted: all the necessary infrastructure, including favorable climatic conditions, centralized gardens, abundant water and cheap labor to invest in this sector in the region. Is provided.