Owing to its potential in the north& the south, the province has a long history in agriculture. Sistan was once called Iran’s granary. The most important agricultural products are: wheat, alfalfa, corn, vegetables, henna & garden products, dates, citrus, pistachio, grape, banana, mango, papaya, and olive. The province ranks first in the country with regard to the amount of tropical and semi- tropical products and citrus.