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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its latest report declared that Iran, with production of 22 staple crops, is among top seven agricultural producers worldwide.

Iran ranks first in pistachio production, second in date output and 18th in wheat cultivation, Fars News Agency wrote.

Iran is considered as a top pistachio producer across the world.

The country has a good position in production of apricot, almond, cherries, cucumber, watermelon, quince, walnut, gum, silkworm cocoon, fig, peach, lemon, onion, tomato, hazelnut, orange, plum, kiwi, mint, honey, tea, egg plant, and potato, wheat, barley and soy beans.

It has also a high production of rice, sunflower seeds, meat and milk.

But, Saffron, as the Iranian major crop, has not been included in FAO's list.