There is no problem in exporting pistachios

There is no problem in exporting pistachios

Director General of the Office of Cold and Dried Fruits of the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, emphasizing that there are no problems in pistachio exports, added: In the first six months of 1387, we had about 60,000 tons of pistachio exports in the country, which compared to the same period last year Has increased.

Mr. Reza Fotouhi, pointing out that pistachio exports are the most valuable for our country, said: This year, although we may have a decrease in the production of this product, but this decrease is not so because last year, when we had about 200,000 tons of pistachio exports, more exports It is related to the second half of the year.

Pointing out that pistachios have a one-year yield and a one-year low, he acknowledged: This year is a high year for pistachios, while we should not neglect the frost and drought of the previous crop year.

He announced the implementation of the ideal pistachio project in pistachio-rich provinces such as Kerman, Yazd, Semnan, Khorasan, Markazi, Qom, Qazvin, Isfahan and Fars and said: In this ideal project, we try to increase the average yield of this product and increase production. Increase.

Acknowledging the high position of Iranian pistachio cultivation and production among producing countries, Fotouhi emphasized on the high advantage of our country’s horticulture and added: Our country’s horticulture has a special position, which is why more investment is needed in this field so that we can be most productive. To have.

He further stated that the export of cold and dry products in 2007 was close to 600,000 tons and said: Fortunately, during the frost last year, cold products suffered the least damage because most of our cold products are resistant to cold.

The Director General of the Office of Cold and Dried Fruits considered investing in the horticultural sector to be very economical and continued: With these investments, we can gain good positions in terms of exports in world markets.

He stated that the share of cold and dry products exports from the total agricultural and horticultural exports in 2007 was 66.5% and said: although most provinces of the country have suitable conditions for growing cold fruits, but some provinces of the country in fruit cultivation. Cold and dry also have much better talent and conditions.