North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program

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North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program Bojnurd – North Khorasan province in northeast has launched Iran's first targeted breeding program to develop a dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep by crossbreeding indigenous Kurdish ewes with Assaf rams, provincial officials announced. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the North Khorasan Ag

Jul 26 202611:54

Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official

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Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official Konarak – The uninterrupted operation of Konarak's tuna canning industry during wartime underscores the resilience of Iran's manufacturing sector, the effective use of domestic capabilities, and the vital role of the fisheries industry in safeguarding food security and supporting the national economy, the governor of Konarak Count

Jul 26 202611:46

National saffron initiative drives innovation value addition in Iran

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National saffron initiative drives innovation value addition in Iran National saffron initiative drives innovation value addition in Iran Tehran – Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has completed the first phase of a five-year national saffron initiative, delivering new technologies and research aimed at boosting productivity and value addition across the country's saffron industry. Saeed Zarif-Neshat, head of the Khorasan Razavi Agricultural and N

Jul 25 202611:07

Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets

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Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets Tehran – The southern city of Shiraz in Fars province exported 1.6 million cut rose stems to regional markets during the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), with Iraq, Armenia and Turkmenistan emerging as its leading export destinations, according to a local agricultural official. Mohammad Mirzaei, head of the Shiraz Agricultural Department, said the county produces around 1

Jul 25 202611:01

Iran, Uruguay explore stronger agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Uruguay explore stronger agricultural cooperation Iran, Uruguay explore stronger agricultural cooperation Tehran – Iranian and Uruguayan officials met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a focus on strengthening technical, scientific and trade ties. The meeting, held in both in-person and virtual formats, was chaired by Dr. Mo'meni, Acting Director General of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry

Jul 25 202610:59

South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub

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South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub Tehran – South Khorasan, in the east of Iran, is reinforcing its status as one of Iran's leading ostrich-producing provinces, with 67 licensed farms operating across the province, a provincial agriculture official said. Morteza Me’rajian, Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the province has

Jul 25 202610:55

Iran advances overseas farming in Kazakhstan, Pakistan

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Iran advances overseas farming in Kazakhstan, Pakistan Iran advances overseas farming in Kazakhstan, Pakistan Tehran – Iran has taken another step toward expanding its overseas agriculture program, reviewing two proposed farming investment projects in Kazakhstan and Pakistan, a report said. At its latest meeting, the Technical Committee on Overseas Agriculture evaluated the projects’ technical, financial, and legal feasibility, while examining opportunities for agricultural investm

Jul 24 202612:25

Iran backs nomadic herders to strengthen livestock production

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Iran backs nomadic herders to strengthen livestock production Iran backs nomadic herders to strengthen livestock production Mazandaran – Iran is expanding support for nomadic herders in the northern Mazandaran province to boost livestock production, improve food security, and enhance the sustainability of the country's pastoral sector. Hossein Negahdar, Deputy Head of Livestock Production in Mazandaran, said targeted investment in infrastructure, animal health, technical training, and gr

Jul 24 202612:20

Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production

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Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Tehran – Iran has introduced a new early-maturing, high-yield safflower variety aimed at expanding water-efficient oilseed production and strengthening the country’s edible oil self-sufficiency. Developed by the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the new variety, Chabok, yields up to 3 tons per hectare and matures about two weeks earlier than existi

Jul 24 202612:18

Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture

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Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan could play a key role in advancing sustainable agriculture and protecting ecosystems when combined with modern science, according to a local agricultural official. Khaled Miri said traditional farming p

Jul 24 202612:07