Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its importance in water-efficient agriculture and climate adaptation strategies. Experts say the expansion of drought-resistant cro

Jun 13 202612:15

Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub

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Hormozgan - With nearly 20,000 camels and more than 3,200 active breeders, Hormozgan southern Province has emerged as one of Iran’s leading centers for camel husbandry, playing a vital role in supplying camel meat to markets across the country. Hamid Amiqi, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said the province ranks third nationwide in camel production and has become a key supplier to neighboring regions due to its favorable climate and growing marke

Jun 9 202618:53

Over 400 tons of watermelons from southern Iran, official says

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Fars - More than 400 tons of watermelons grown in Jahrom County in the southern Fars province have been exported to international markets over the past month, despite ongoing trade constraints and transportation disruptions, a local agricultural official announced. Sajjad Ghanaatian, head of Jahrom’s Agricultural Department, said agricultural exports are vital for supporting farmers, preserving access to foreign markets, and creating added value across the agricultural sector. He noted

Jun 9 202618:51

Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries

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Jahrom – More than 1,500 tons of Lisbon lemons and 800 tons of dates have been exported from Jahrom County in Fars Province over the past month, according to the local director of Agriculture Department. Sajjad Ghana'atiyan underscored the importance of protecting farmers' livelihoods and noted the continued export of agricultural products, with priority given to Lisbon lemons and dates preserved in cold storage. Despite challenging regional conditions, the shipments have been sent to

Jun 2 202609:44

Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse

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Shiraz – The head of the Agricultural Organization of Fars province has announced that the southern province, home to more than 10,000 horses and dedicated to preserving and propagating the native Dareshuri breed, has cemented its status as Iran's undisputed leader in horse breeding. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi said that Fars currently hosts valuable breeds including Arabian, Kurdish, and Dareshuri. “Among these, the native Dareshuri breed—whose largest population is found in Fars

May 29 202609:58

Smart farming unlocks Iran’s ’Red Gold’ potential

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Fars – A new national study across 13 regions reveals that smart management of altitude, temperature, and nutrition can dramatically boost Iran's saffron yields. Researcher Hadi Pirasteh-Anousheh said the three climate keys are altitudes above 1,000m, cool autumns for flowering, and warm sunny springs for corm energy. “But smart soil and irrigation management, especially light texture and pH balance, are just as crucial. Balanced fertilizers combined with processed manure improve

May 25 202612:25

Ensuring food security in war monumental task, official says

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Tehran – Securing food supplies, everyday necessities, and essential goods during wartime – while the enemy systematically targets the nation's critical infrastructure – is an exceptionally difficult mission that amounts to a "great jihad," a senior Iranian official has said. In an op-ed titled "The Government at Work," published by Fars News Agency, Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, wrote "The true weight of the im

Apr 6 202612:35

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The total area under wheat cultivation has reached approximately 6.69 million hectares, a 2.9 percent increase from

Mar 9 202613:37

Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024

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Tehran - Iran’s exports of fresh and dried dates increased by 25 percent in value in 2024, generating more than $213 million in foreign currency earnings, according to trade data. Based on figures reported by the International Trade Centre (ITC), Iran exported 332,346 tons of dates in 2024, worth $213.049 million. The average export price stood at $641 per ton during the year. The 2024 export value marks a 25 percent increase compared with the previous year, reflecting stronger dema

Feb 17 202608:19

Improved grafted Konar orchards lift output in Bushehr

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Bushehr - Harvesting of Konar has begun across roughly 450 hectares of orchards in the southern Bushehr Province, with output forecast to exceed 2,500 tons this year, according to a provincial agriculture official. Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production Improvement at the Bushehr Agricultural Organization, said cultivation is dispersed but concentrated in Dashti, Dashtestan, and Jam counties. Most orchards use grafted trees, and growers have adopted six improved varieties developed in

Feb 15 202608:31