Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has recorded a twentyfold increase in autumn sugar beet cultivation, reaching a production level of 2.4 million tons this year—a milestone described as historic by the head of the National Sugar Beet Research Institute. Speaking at a performance evaluation meeting, Abazar Rajabi emphasized that the expansion of autumn cultivation has not only strengthened the coun

Nov 2 202509:33

Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp

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Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp Bushehr harvests over 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp Bushehr - More than 7,700 tons of farmed shrimp have been harvested so far from aquaculture ponds in Iran’s Bushehr Province, according to the province’s Director General of Fisheries. Aghil Amini said that harvesting will continue along the province’s coastal farms until December. He reported that shrimp farming this year spans 4,987 hectares of coastal land, with 4,571 pond

Nov 2 202509:30

Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centurie

Nov 2 202509:27

Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan

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Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan Tehran – the head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 19 to 22 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. The fair will showcase agricultural

Nov 2 202509:24

Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the cur

Nov 1 202512:18

Azarshahr Iran’s global hub for split pea production

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Azarshahr Iran’s global hub for split pea production Azarshahr Iran’s global hub for split pea production East Azarbaijan - Azarshahr County in northwestern Iran has established itself as a leading center for split pea production in the Middle East and the world, according to the head of the county’s Agriculture Department. Hassan Alivand said that Azarshahr produces more than 140,000 tons of split peas annually, accounting for 99 percent of Iran’s total output. “Production

Nov 1 202511:55

Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support

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Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Tehran - With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Iran’s Inland Aquaculture Research Institute has become a hub of innovation in the country’s fisheries sector. According to the institute’s head, the center has achieved major milestones such as the first artificial breeding of the native Zardepar fish, the development of

Nov 1 202511:49

West Azarbaijan produces 250 tons of rainbow trout, 10m eyed eggs: Official

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West Azarbaijan produces 250 tons of rainbow trout, 10m eyed eggs: Official West Azarbaijan produces 250 tons of rainbow trout, 10m eyed eggs: Official West Azarbaijan - A new SPF rainbow trout project in West Azarbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, has added 250 tons of fish to the national food basket and produced 10 million eyed eggs to boost aquaculture, according to the head of Iran’s National Artemia Research Center. Dr. Nekouifard highlighted the vital role of Artemia as a key larva

Nov 1 202511:37

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of

Oct 31 202510:21

Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome

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Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Rome – Iran’s Rainfed Fig Orchards of Estahban, in southern Fars province, have been officially inscribed as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). The recognition was awarded to the Islamic Republic of Iran in honor of its enduring contribution to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity preservation in a ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organiza

Oct 31 202509:32