Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture

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Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture Gilan - Iran is the world's eighth-largest sericulture producer, and the government is now pursuing full self-sufficiency in silkworm egg production, according to the head of the Sericulture Development Center. Speaking at the launch of silkworm egg distribution in Gilan province—where 12,000 boxes will be delivered starting April 30— Habibollah Rezadoost noted that Iran once ranked third globally and aim

May 2 202612:49

Qom province makes historic first export of rainbow trout to Azerbaijan

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Qom province makes historic first export of rainbow trout to Azerbaijan Qom province makes historic first export of rainbow trout to Azerbaijan Qom – Iran's Qom province, located 125 kilometers south of Tehran, has exported its first-ever shipment of farmed rainbow trout to a foreign country, a senior agricultural official announced. Mohammad Reza Fallah Ataee, head of the Fisheries Department of Qom's Agricultural Organization, confirmed that a 4.5-ton consignment was loaded and dispatc

May 2 202612:46

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

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

May 2 202612:43

Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister

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Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Tehran — The Iranian minister of agriculture announced that 85 percent of the nation’s food security is provided by domestic producers and farmers, underscoring the vital role of local agriculture in meeting the country’s dietary needs. "Eighty-five percent of our food security is secured by our dear domestic producers and farmers. Rega

May 2 202612:42

Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes

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Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes East Azarbaijan - Researchers in East Azarbaijan , in the northwest of Iran, have successfully identified superior canola and safflower genotypes suited to Iran's cold climates, advancing ongoing breeding programs. Bahman Pasban-e-Islam, Deputy Director of Research at the East Azarbaijan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, reported that five researc

May 1 202612:23

Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market

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Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced that the government has purchased and frozen 80,000 tons of surplus chicken from producers to manage potential price fluctuations. Speaking before the Majlis Economic Commission, Nouri stated that 85% of the country's food security relies on domestic production, with only 15% imported. Despite regio

May 1 202612:13

Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran

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Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran Tehran - Researchers in Iran have launched a conservation program to revive the rare Irish bellflower (Moluccella laevis), a species native to Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan. Scientists at the Zarabad Medicinal Plants Research Station - affiliated with the Qazvin Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center - located surviving plants in western Alamut and collected the

May 1 202612:04

Iran shrimp production hits unprecedented record

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Iran shrimp production hits unprecedented record Iran shrimp production hits unprecedented record Tehran - Iran’s shrimp production reached nearly 62,500 tons last year, marking an all-time high and boosting producers' confidence in meeting the targets of the Seventh Progress Development Plan. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics Office at Iran’s Fisheries Organization, reported a 37% output increase for the year 1404. “For the

May 1 202612:01

Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

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Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation 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

Apr 28 202612:38

Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister

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Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's Agriculture Ministry supported poultry and egg producers during recent economic pressures by distributing feed inputs on three-month credit and signing contract farming deals for 40 million chickens, according to deputy minister. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, deputy minister for livestock production affairs, said

Apr 28 202612:35