Grapes of Markazi province do not have a special production chain in Iran

Published 2021년 10월 25일

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Ali Asghar Zarei, the director of horticulture for the Central Jihad Agricultural Organization in Markazi province, Iran, discussed the current state of grape cultivation and production challenges during an interview with ISNA. The province, which covers 16,200 hectares of grape farming, has seen a decrease in yield due to frost, with a total production of 12,000 tons. Approximately 90% of the grapes grown are seedless varieties, and the industry also produces by-products like raisins, grape juice, and jams. Markazi province ranks ninth in the country for grape cultivation and is facing challenges such as the use of inefficient cultivation methods, a lack of processing workshops, a low number of active grape cooperatives, and the need for special production chains. The majority of the processing units are located in Khondab city and Hazaveh village, focusing on raisin production and juice production, respectively.

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In an interview with ISNA, Ali Asghar Zarei stated: "Currently, grapes are cultivated in 16,200 hectares of agricultural lands in Markazi province, and the average yield of vineyards in Markazi province is 12,000 tons, which is due to frost at the beginning of this year." , The yield of vineyards in this province decreased compared to previous years and did not reach the desired level. He said that 70% of the vineyards in Markazi province are white and red seedless grapes and the remaining 30% include Asgari, Fakhri, Yaghouti, etc. grapes, adding: "Of these products, by-products such as raisins, grape juice." , Jams, concentrates, basloq and other derivatives. The director of horticulture of the Central Jihad Agricultural Organization stated that Markazi province ranks ninth in the country in terms of area under grape cultivation and yield of orchards for this crop. Times, but because grapes are a water-resistant crop, the decline has not been significant. Zarei continued: "The ...

Source: Isna