Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift

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Fars – Iranian researchers have unveiled "Soroush," a new cotton variety boasting high salinity tolerance, climate adaptability, and mechanical harvest compatibility, a breakthrough aimed at curbing production costs and securing the staple crop against drought and environmental stress. Cotton remains a strategic asset for Fars, which produces 25% of the national output across roughly 16,000 hectares, with annual yields exceeding 52,000 tons. Major cultivation hubs include Darab, Zarrin D

Aug 8 202611:48

Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year

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Shiraz – The southern Fars province has secured its position as Iran's premier seed-producing region for the fifth consecutive year, underlining its vital contribution to national food security, the head of the province's agricultural organization announced. Ahad Bajhat Haghighi credited the Fars Agricultural Research Center as the engine behind this sustained success. Spanning 163 hectares, the center houses six specialized units, plant protection, water and soil, engineering, agronomy-

Aug 7 202620:50

Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target

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Tehran - Iran's top fisheries official has called for a strategic reassessment of the country's marine aquaculture ambitions, warning that achieving a 200,000-ton cage-farming target in the Caspian Sea will depend on learning from past missteps and crafting a clear, actionable roadmap. The remarks were delivered at a high-level session on the "Strategic Transformation Plan for Maritime Activities in the Northern Provinces," convened to chart a path toward producing 165,500 tons of Atlantic sal

Aug 7 202620:31

Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production

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Tehran – Iran has established 65 model farms for six strategic crops nationwide as part of efforts to boost productivity, improve crop quality, and promote climate-resilient agriculture, Deputy Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Golmohammadi announced. Speaking at the National Rice Farm Day in Rasht, where two new rice varieties—Ti Ti and Kavir—were unveiled, Golmohammadi said the farms will accelerate the transfer of modern agricultural technologies and best practices to produc

Aug 2 202612:20

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran’s medicinal plant sector with productivity-driven strategy

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Mashhad – Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, is reinforcing its position as one of Iran’s leading producers of medicinal plants through a strategy focused on productivity, value addition, and sustainable agricultural development, the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization said. Majid Jafari said the province’s diverse climate and extensive cultivation area have made it a national leader in medicinal plant production. He noted that expanding

Aug 1 202618:33

Iran explores institutional framework to strengthen national vaccine ecosystem

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a consultative meeting with experts in ecosystem management to discuss institutional strategies and international cooperation for strengthening the country’s vaccine ecosystem. Participants reviewed opportunities to expand collaboration with international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH

Aug 1 202618:17

Iran’s fertilizer use remains below global average, official says

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Tehran – Iran's chemical fertilizer consumption remains below the global average despite steady growth in recent years, a senior agricultural official said, calling for greater investment and faster subsidy payments to support agricultural production. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Hamid Rasouli, CEO of the Agricultural Support Services Company, cited FAO data showing that optimal fertilizer use can increase crop yields by up to 60%. He said Iran cu

Jul 28 202607:35

Digital agriculture inevitable for Iran’s agricultural Future: New Study

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Tehran - A new study has identified digital entrepreneurship as a key driver of the future of Iran's agricultural economy, outlining the policies and investments needed to accelerate the sector's digital transformation. The research defines digital entrepreneurship as the use of technologies such as the internet, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and smart tools to create and expand agricultural businesses. It notes that the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the value of digital solution

Jul 28 202607:27

Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says

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Sistan-Baluchestan – Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province supplies 99.5% of the country’s domestic banana production, as authorities have launched a plan to achieve banana self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports. Alireza Dehmardeh, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said Zarabad County, known as the “Banana Capital of Iran,” produces around 360,000 tons of bananas annually, making the province the country’s leading hub f

Jul 27 202612:07

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery habitats for commercially important fish, shrimp, and crustaceans, making them essential to sustainable fisheries pro

Jul 27 202612:04