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Page Number :128 New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation Dec 25 2024 - 10:55 Iranian scientists develop novel method for microalgae preservation Dec 25 2024 - 00:02 Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Dec 24 2024 - 10:48 Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Dec 23 2024 - 16:03 Iran share in global halal food market unique Dec 23 2024 - 11:28 Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Dec 22 2024 - 11:20 Iranian researchers develop w

Sep 20 202615:11

Iran produces 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed

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Iran produces 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed Iran produces 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed Tehran – Iran produced 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed in the current crop year, down from 411,000 tons the previous year, the Agriculture Ministry said. Aziz Karimi, director general of the ministry’s Grains and Basic Commodities Office, said 429 participatory wheat-selection farms were established this year, along with 194 farms for nutrition trials and 385 for seed-density

Sep 15 202610:33

South Khorasan strengthens role as eastern Iran’s almond hub

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South Khorasan strengthens role as eastern Iran’s almond hub South Khorasan strengthens role as eastern Iran’s almond hub BIRJAND – South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, is consolidating its position as a key almond-producing hub in eastern Iran, with this year’s harvest projected at around 2,280 tons despite challenging climatic conditions. Almond orchards cover 5,597 hectares across the province, with Birjand County accounting for the largest cultivated area at 1,975 hect

Sep 14 202610:47

Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought

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Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought TEHRAN – Iran has continued to increase agricultural production, particularly on irrigated land, despite worsening drought and a significant decline in water resources allocated to the sector, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said. Jafar Gohargani, acting deputy for Water and Soil Affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, said improved water and soil management has helped sustain agricultural

Sep 14 202610:43

Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production

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Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production MASHHAD – Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is taking major steps to complete the value chain of strategic agricultural products, particularly saffron and medicinal plants, as part of efforts to curb raw product sales and increase value added in the agricultural sector. Ali Akbar Izadi, director of horticultur

Sep 12 202611:19

Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister

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Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's crop and horticultural production increased by 7 million tons over the past year, despite drought, erratic rainfall, economic challenges, sanctions, and wartime conditions, according to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production. Speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute in Maragheh, Majid Anjafi

Sep 8 202612:09

Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official

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Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official Markazi – Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, is the only repository of Iran's bean genetic resources, housing between 1,800 and 2,000 genotypes, according to the head of the province's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Dr. Davoudi-Rad said that the province also holds the country's most important backup pomegranate gene bank in Save

Sep 8 202612:02

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

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World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says Paris - World ​food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and ‌war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade upheaval ca

Sep 6 202611:43

Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought

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Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought Tehran - Iran’s agricultural sector grew by 5.5% and increased production by 9 million tons over the past year, despite drought and other challenges, a senior agriculture official said. Mohammad Gol-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, said the sector also achieved arou

Aug 31 202608:54

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22