Iran launches commercial harvest of papaya

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Iran launches commercial harvest of papaya Iran launches commercial harvest of papaya North Khorasan - Iran has begun harvesting papaya, a high-value tropical fruit originally native to the warm climates of Central America. A new papaya greenhouse established at the Imam Reza Greenhouse Complex in North Khorasan Province represents a major research and commercial development, according to a report by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture. Covering 7,000 square meters, the facil

Dec 12 202508:38

Iran, Belarus sign documents to jointly produce agricultural machinery

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Iran, Belarus sign documents to jointly produce agricultural machinery Iran, Belarus sign documents to jointly produce agricultural machinery Tehran – Iran and Belarus have signed a series of new agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in agriculture, forestry, veterinary services, and plant and animal quarantine, including a plan to jointly produce agricultural machinery and potash fertilizer. The agreements were reached during a meeting between Iran’s Minister of Agriculture an

Dec 9 202520:03

Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says

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Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says Tehran - A senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture affirmed the high quality of domestically produced wheat, emphasizing its strategic role in safeguarding the country’s food security. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production, said Kurdistan Province possesses significant untapped potential for agricultural growth and stressed the n

Dec 8 202510:19

Fars province moves to reduce reliance on imported infant formula ingredients

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Fars province moves to reduce reliance on imported infant formula ingredients Fars province moves to reduce reliance on imported infant formula ingredients Fars - The Fars Provincial Agriculture Department has issued its first license for producing dairy-based protein powders used in infant formula - an important step toward lowering the country’s dependence on imports. Mahmoud Baseri, Director of Processing and Food Industries at the Fars Agriculture Department, said the new license aut

Dec 8 202510:16

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, date

Dec 7 202509:46

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advanc

Dec 7 202509:41

Iran Agriculture Minister reports 30 percent rise in seafood exports

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Iran Agriculture Minister reports 30 percent rise in seafood exports Iran Agriculture Minister reports 30 percent rise in seafood exports Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the strategic role of aquaculture in provinces facing severe water shortages, such as Khuzestan, describing fisheries as a practical and sustainable alternative to high-water-use crops. During a visit to a major Fisheries Exhibition in Tehran, Gholamreza Nouri also highlighted a 30% surge in Iran

Dec 7 202509:33

2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February

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2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February 2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies, and gl

Dec 7 202509:27

Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production

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Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production Hamedan - The western province of Hamedan has strengthened its status as Iran’s leading producer of garlic and shallot, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Reza Bahramlou said roughly 3,500 hectares are under cultivation across the province, producing more than 60,000 tons of these crops each year. “Asadabad County, with 100 hectares devoted sp

Dec 6 202511:27