Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Research Institute, aims to enhance water efficiency, lower production costs, and expand smart farming practices. The launch took place at a leading farm in the province and was attended by the Gover

May 2 202612:43

Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

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Gilan – Iran's northern province of Gilan produces 600 tons of high-quality tobacco each year, supporting both the local economy and a major tobacco processing facility, a senior agricultural official said. Saleh Mohammadi, head of Gilan's Agriculture Organization, said tobacco cultivation provides jobs for 600 people in the province; The crop supplies raw material to a major local processing plant, helping reduce the need for foreign currency imports. “Planting begins in May, wi

Apr 28 202612:38

Gilan expects to harvest 6,800 tons of borage this year, official says

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Gilan – More than 6,800 tons of borage, a medicinal plant, are expected to be harvested in the northern Gilan province this year, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Saleh Mohammadi said the harvest of the valuable plant began in the second half of Farvardin (late March/early April) in the downstream orchards of Eshkevar-e Sofla in Rudsar County. Speaking to reporters, he noted that borage is currently cultivated across 1,279 hectares in seven counties of Gil

Apr 26 202612:18

135,000 tons of green tea leaves expected to be harvested this year, official says

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Tea Organization has announced that an estimated 135,000 tons of green tea leaves are expected to be harvested across the country this year, citing favorable climatic conditions and effective planning as key factors behind the projected output. Habib Jahansaz confirmed that, under a directive from the Pricing Council, the guaranteed purchase price for first-grade green tea leaves has been set at 42,000 tomans per kilogram, while second-grade leaves will fetch

Apr 18 202611:22

Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival

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Mazandaran – In a bid to protect and restore the Caspian Sea's endangered sturgeon populations, thousands of juvenile sturgeon have been released into the rivers of Mazandaran northern province. The fingerlings, bred at the Shahid Rajaee Center in Sari, were released into major waterways with the participation of fisheries officials and the backing of the local fishing community, according to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture. As part of Iran's nat

Apr 12 202610:35

Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits

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Astara – As part of efforts to enhance the quality and productivity of kiwi fruits across the orchards of the border city of Astara, northern province of Gilan, Iranian researchers have launched a new method to enrich the roots and growth of the fruit. The method makes use of river sand to prepare a proper condition for the trees to have stronger roots through receiving the soil’s nutrients. Experts believe that the novel method would improve the resilience of kiwi fruits&rsquo

Mar 18 202603:10

Over 110,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan

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Gilan - The head of the Gilan Province Agriculture Organization said that over 110,000 tons of kiwi fruit have been have been exported from the northern province. “Gilan ranks first both in [kiwi] production and the areas under cultivation,” Saleh Mohammadi said, stressing the importance of proper harvest timing. He identified CIS countries, India, and Persian Gulf states as the main export destinations for Gilan kiwi, adding that improving product quality and rehabilitating orch

Mar 15 202612:36

Iranian researchers identify key reproduction, migration genes in Caspian Kutum

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Tehran - Researchers at the University of Gilan in north of Iran with support from the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF), have identified genes linked to reproduction and migration in the spring- and autumn-spawning strains of the Caspian Kutum using next-generation RNA sequencing. Project leader Saman Farasti said the study, for the first time, identified 21 strain-specific genes associated with migratory function and behavior. The species’ transcriptome sequences have also been d

Feb 24 202611:27

Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says

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Tehran - Iran has taken new steps to position itself as a regional food hub, the Minister of Agriculture announced. “Key measures include streamlining imports of essential goods, expanding provincial authority, and strengthening agricultural diplomacy. Officials reported a record 25,000 tons of daily unloading capacity at northern ports and expanded trade with Caspian Sea neighbors. Import procedures have been simplified through warehouse-receipt registration, alongside faster foreign cu

Feb 15 202608:29

Gilan caviar exports register rise amid strict veterinary health controls

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Gilan - The Deputy for Health at the Gilan Provincial Veterinary Organization announced that the northern province exported more than four tons of caviar with official veterinary health certification during the current Iranian calendar year (1404), representing a 21 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Saeed Javan said that since the beginning of the year, 4,106 kilograms of caviar produced in Gilan have been exported to international markets after completing comprehensive

Jan 25 202610:33