Urban agriculture key to future food security

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Urban agriculture key to future food security Urban agriculture key to future food security Tehran - Rapid population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and expanding urbanization are placing mounting pressure on traditional food systems, positioning urban agriculture as an increasingly important response. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects the global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050, with more than 70 percent living in cities. The United Nations’ Sust

Feb 24 202611:38

Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops

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Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Tehran - Iran will introduce a national identification and traceability system for seven major crop products, wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, rice, legumes, and field-grown tomatoes, as part of the first phase of a new regulatory directive. The rollout was reviewed at a meeting convened by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Crop Production, with participation from the Agricu

Feb 24 202611:32

Iranian researchers identify key reproduction, migration genes in Caspian Kutum

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Iranian researchers identify key reproduction, migration genes in Caspian Kutum Iranian researchers identify key reproduction, migration genes in Caspian Kutum 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

Feb 24 202611:27

Domestic manufacturing drives Iran’s agricultural mechanization push, parliamentarian says

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Domestic manufacturing drives Iran’s agricultural mechanization push, parliamentarian says Domestic manufacturing drives Iran’s agricultural mechanization push, parliamentarian says Tehran - Iran is prioritizing the modernization of its agricultural machinery fleet through domestic production, according to the head of the Iranian Parliament’s Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Commission. In a meeting with the CEO of Iran Tractor Manufacturing, Mohammad Javad Asgari highlighted the

Feb 24 202611:24

Iran produces 30m quality-controlled fruit saplings, official says

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Iran produces 30m quality-controlled fruit saplings, official says Iran produces 30m quality-controlled fruit saplings, official says Tehran - Iran’s licensed nurseries have produced 30 million fruit saplings this year, all under technical and quality supervision, the deputy head of the Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute said. “The output spans pome and stone fruits, nut trees, small fruits, citrus, and tropical and subtropical species. Saplings are ma

Feb 23 202610:11

Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

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Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamrez

Feb 23 202609:43

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites

Feb 23 202609:37

Mazandaran exports exceed 95,000 tons of kiwi, citrus fruits

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Mazandaran exports exceed 95,000 tons of kiwi, citrus fruits Mazandaran exports exceed 95,000 tons of kiwi, citrus fruits Mazandaran – The northern province of Mazandaran has exported more than 95,000 tons of kiwi and citrus fruits since the beginning of the current harvest season, according to the director of plant protection at the Mazandaran Agricultural Organization. Hamid Naderian said, “1,702 consignments of kiwi, totaling 37,256 tons, have been exported to foreign destinatio

Feb 23 202609:34

Iran tea exports rise as global prices strengthen

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Iran tea exports rise as global prices strengthen Iran tea exports rise as global prices strengthen Tehran - Iran’s tea exports increased 10.2 percent year-on-year, supported by higher global prices and steady demand in overseas markets, the head of the country’s tea syndicate said. Exports continue to 33 countries, including European destinations for higher-quality varieties, as well as markets that favor blends less popular among Iranian consumers due to differing tastes, he said

Feb 22 202611:24

Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products

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Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Tehran - About 650 technology units and knowledge-based firms under Iran’s National Agricultural and Natural Resources Science and Technology Park have developed between 1,000 and 1,500 agricultural technology products, according to the park’s president. Hossein Lotfali-Zadeh said the products cover fields including soil and water management, agricultural

Feb 22 202611:19