Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC

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Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC Tehran – Iran has procured more than 5 million metric tons (mt) of domestically grown wheat since the start of the harvest season in early April, according to the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC), the state-run entity overseeing the supply of staple food grains. In a statement released Wednesday, the GTC said that total wheat purchases had reached 5.049 m

Jul 12 202508:28

Iran, Oman to strengthen veterinary ties

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Iran, Oman to strengthen veterinary ties Iran, Oman to strengthen veterinary ties Tehran - Iran and Oman have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in the veterinary field following the conclusion of a high-level meeting in Tehran between Omani veterinary officials, Iranian authorities, and representatives of the private sector. The meeting marked the end of a 12-day official visit by the Omani delegation, during which they toured a range of livestock and poultry facilities across Iran. Dis

Jun 3 202512:13

Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province

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Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Golestan - Golestan Province, bordering approximately 130 kilometers of the Caspian Sea coastline, boasts exceptional natural and geographical advantages for cultivating salt-tolerant plants. The head of Golestan Province’s Agricultural Organization, Mohammad Nazeri, emphasized, “Cultivating salt-tolerant plants such as Salicornia, quinoa, and safflower not only e

May 5 202506:51

Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15

Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms

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Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Golestan Province – A five-hectare pilot project cultivating the salt-tolerant plant Salicornia, using seawater irrigation, has commenced in Gomishan. The initiative targets both dust storm mitigation and economic improvement for local farmers. Abbas Ali Nazeri, Director of Agriculture at the Golestan Provincial Agricultural Organ

Mar 15 202511:12

Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production

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Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran – The Iranian government has launched a five-year initiative to significantly increase rice production, a deputy minister said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Mohajer said the project will be launched by Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, and agricultural organizations in the northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, an

Feb 5 202511:39

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50

Tabriz to host international food expo in November

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Tabriz to host international food expo in November Tabriz to host international food expo in November Tabriz – The 25th International Exhibition of Food, Processing, and Related Industries will take place from November 3rd to 6th, 2023, at Tabriz Permanent International Fairgrounds. The event, organized by the East Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, will highlight the capabilities of Iran's food industry, processing sector, and food machinery manufacturers. Over 100 companies and p

Oct 16 202408:13

Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed

Sep 30 202411:25