TEHRAN Under a project entitled Improving Pistachio Production and Export through Establishment of Integrated Product Management, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iran in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture has organized a series of workshops to enhance the pistachio security and export potential.Led by Paola Battilani, FAOs International Pistachio Value Chain and Processing Consultant, the effort was held from January 26 to February 5.
It generally focused on developing and executing thorough mycotoxin management prepares customized to guarantee more secure crop production, reinforcing finest practices for pistachio security and quality, the UN site revealed in a press release on March 24.
FAO combined 60 national essential stakeholders from the government, economic sector consisting of pistachio growers, processors and traders as well as academia to enhance capability in mycotoxin prevention, detection, and control throughout the pistachio supply chain.
The workshop equipped participants with the needed tools and strategies to boost pistachio quality and competitiveness in the worldwide pistachio market.As among the worlds top manufacturers and exporters of premium pistachios, Irans pistachio industry plays a vital function in the nations economy and the global nut trade.Globally, aflatoxins, produced by Aspergillus fungi, can develop at various phases of the pistachio supply chain, influenced by environmental conditions, farming practices, and post-harvest handling.To address these challenges, Iran has been executing excellent agricultural practices (GAPs), applying rigorous quality control mechanisms, enhanced drying and storage techniques, improved mycotoxin screening abilities, and biological control solutions.The FAO-led workshops provided a platform for knowledge exchange and technical capability building, equipping market stakeholders across the Pistachio value chain with the latest clinical insights and risk mitigation strategies.By fostering collaboration amongst regulators, market stakeholders, and scientists, the training enhanced knowledge-sharing networks and prepared for detailed mycotoxin management plans, even more improving the safety, quality, and international competitiveness of Iranian pistachios.FAOs commitment to much better productionFAOs Technical Cooperation Project is created to enhance integrated pistachio supply chain management, concentrating on performance, harvesting, processing, and compliance with food security guidelines.
By promoting efficient and inclusive supply chain practices, the job intends to make sure sustainable pistachio production and intake, eventually adding to food and nutrition security, financial development, and reinforcing international competitiveness.In July 2023, FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture started a strategic collaboration to boost pistachio production and export in Iran.During the finalizing ceremony on Sunday, July the 23rd, Yuak Dhoj G C, the FAO Representative ad interim to Iran, and Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture, tattooed an agreement to execute the Pistachio Technical Cooperation Project (TCP).
Pistachio, a cherished and financially essential crop in Iran, has actually gotten global recognition for its quality and taste.With the goal of reinforcing this crucial sector, the TCP job on improving Pistachios production and export through the facility of incorporated product management intends to boost production performance, make sure sustainable farming practices, promote quality control systems, and foster increased export opportunities for Iranian pistachio manufacturers using Integrated Crop Management, ICM, approach.MT/ MG