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FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia”, T

Dec 5 202511:48

Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival

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Gilan - The 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival was held in Gilan province, situated along the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, celebrating one of Iran’s most iconic native breeds and highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy. Saleh Mohammadi, Head of Gilan’s Agricultural Organization, said the festival aims to reaffirm the identity of the Caspian horse and support the revival of this ancient breed in both the province and across the country. He noted that Gilan is

Dec 5 202511:32

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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Tehran - The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO says soil is far more than a physical resource - it underpins environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, peace, and global food security. Speaking at the International Symposium on World Soil Day, hosted by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hassan Fartousi stressed the need for integrated watershed management amid growing environmental pressures. He noted that many UNESCO W

Dec 1 202511:22

Date palm leaves introduced as cost-saving broiler litter

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Bushehr – A new study by the Bushehr Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center shows that dried date palm leaves can serve as an effective and economical litter material for broiler farms, boosting farmers’ income by roughly 10 percent. Presenting the results of the research–extension project, Dr. Abdolmahdi Kabirifard said trials demonstrated that using date palm leaves as broiler bedding improves flock survival, final live weight, and overall producti

Dec 1 202511:17

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced that Iranian pomegranates are not only safe but entirely organic, emphasizing that, thanks to researchers’ efforts, no chemical pesticides have been used in the country’s pomegranate orchards. Speaking at the 4th National Saveh Pomegranate Festival, Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEEO, which employs 17% of Iran’s researchers and ac

Nov 30 202512:42

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities identification, conservation, restoration and development, and sustainable use of natural resources. “Our programs are precisely aligned with the Natural R

Nov 29 202511:34

Iran unveils breakthrough method for Asian Sea Bass reproduction

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Tehran – The South Iran Aquaculture Research Institute has announced a significant advancement in artificial reproduction of Asian sea bass, achieved through the use of slow-release synthetic hormone implants. According to the institute’s director, researchers succeeded in dramatically improving breeding outcomes by applying injectable slow-release gonadotropin implants. “This new generation of hormones provides a sustained release over 72 to 96 hours, which boosts fertiliz

Nov 29 202511:32

Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural diplomacy took a significant leap forward this week as the Minister of Agriculture concluded a high-level visit to Moscow, securing a series of strategic agreements with Russia and advancing parallel talks with Kazakhstan. During negotiations with senior Russian officials, Iran and Russia finalized a set of key commitments aimed at deepening long-term cooperation. These include lifting quarantine barriers to ease agricultural trade, establishing joint resea

Nov 28 202511:52

Over 100 domestic, foreign firms partake in Urmia Intl Exhibition: Official

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West Azarbaijan - The 16th Urmia International Exhibition of Agricultural Industries and Machinery brought together 100 domestic companies and foreign representatives, a provincial official said. Addressing the closing ceremony of the international function, Mohammadreza Asghari, the head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, added that this year’s event placed strong emphasis on technological innovation and supporting knowledge-based firms. “About 25% of exhibitors w

Nov 24 202512:25

First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur

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Khorsan Razavi – The first ready-made honeybee feed factory in Khorsan Razavi province has been launched in the city of Neyshabur, situated some 70 km west of Mashhad, according to a provincial official. Ali Mobaraki, the head of the Neyshabur Agricultural Department, announced the launch of the province’s first ready-made honeybee feed factory, marking a significant step for the region’s growing beekeeping industry. “The facility, located in Soltanabad village in the

Nov 22 202511:28