Rafsanjan, a historical agricultural heartland in Iran, holds a pivotal position in the global pistachio market. For centuries, pistachio cultivation has been the backbone of its economy, supporting thousands of livelihoods and serving as a vital export commodity for the nation. An IRNA report from September 2008 offered a comprehensive overview of this crucial industry, revealing its vast scale, the significant challenges it faced that year, and its deep-rooted impact on the region's socio-economic fabric.
Kohnuj, nestled in the heart of Iran's Kerman province, stands as a significant hub for agricultural production, with its 'Kolouteh' date variety garnering national and international attention. Recent reports from the First National Kolouteh Date Festival highlight the immense agricultural capacity of South Kerman, its substantial contribution to Iran's food basket, and the promising, yet underdeveloped, opportunities for expanding the global footprint of its distinct date exports, particularly the resilient Kolouteh.
