INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
