Smart farming unlocks Iran’s ’Red Gold’ potential

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Fars – A new national study across 13 regions reveals that smart management of altitude, temperature, and nutrition can dramatically boost Iran's saffron yields. Researcher Hadi Pirasteh-Anousheh said the three climate keys are altitudes above 1,000m, cool autumns for flowering, and warm sunny springs for corm energy. “But smart soil and irrigation management, especially light texture and pH balance, are just as crucial. Balanced fertilizers combined with processed manure improve

May 25 202612:25

Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually

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Qazvin – Farmers in Qazvin province, situated some 150 km northwest of Tehran, have produced and harvested more than 1,075 tons of high-quality medicinal herbs across 2,769 hectares of agricultural land over the past cropping year, according to the director of Horticulture at the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Pileforoush noted that 250 species of medicinal plants have so far been identified in the province. He added that these herbs are primarily cultivated in regions such

May 23 202612:09

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy and trade, alarm bells have sounded over world food and economic security. According to the U.

May 22 202611:23

North Khorasan expected to harvest over 31 tons of saffron, official says

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North Khorasan – More than 31 tons of saffron are expected to be harvested this year from 5,430 hectares of farmland in North Khorasan Province, in the northeast of Iran, a senior agricultural official announced. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Jihad Organization, said the province ranks first in Iran for saffron yield, averaging 5.9 kilograms per hectare — a figure that surpasses all other provinces. He also noted that North Khorasan's saffron is am

May 12 202612:16

Khorasan Razavi tops Iran in saffron production

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Khorasan Razavi – The province has secured first place nationally in saffron cultivation, with 99,000 hectares of farmland dedicated to Iran's "red gold" and an annual yield of 161 tons of high-quality saffron, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Jihad Organization. "This remarkable achievement is the result of the tireless efforts of our dedicated farmers," said Majid Jafari. "Khorasan Razavi remains the country's main saffron-producing hub, playing a vital role in Iran

May 5 202612:13

Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will help transfer modern knowledge to the field, reducing costs and im

Apr 28 202612:30

Medicinal plant cultivation expands in south-eastern Iran despite water scarcity

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Taftan – Farmers in Taftan County, an active stratovolcano in south-eastern Iran in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, have produced 193.5 tons of medicinal plants this year, according to the director of the county's Agriculture office. Some 193 tons of medicinal plants have been produced with 250 hectares of land dedicated to drought-resistant crops including saffron, cumin, hibiscus tea, thyme, wormwood, mint, and borage, Fazlollah Kordi said. He added that the shift toward medicin

Apr 20 202612:38

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production

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Tehran – Khorasan Razavi province ranks first in Iran for both cultivation area and production of saffron, cumin, and asafoetida – three medicinal plants that generate significant foreign currency earnings, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Majid Jafari said water scarcity remains the country's biggest production challenge, urging a shift toward crops that consume less water and yield higher returns. He noted that Razavi Khorasan produced 180 tons

Apr 17 202610:19

South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production

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Birjand – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan Province has consolidated its position as a global leader in the production of barberry and saffron and is prioritizing the expansion of agro-processing industries to enhance value addition in the agricultural sector, a senior provincial official said. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr. Esfandiyari, Head of the South Khorasan Agriculture Organization, outlined the province’s competitive advantages in high-value crops, st

Jan 31 202606:05

Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth

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Markazi - Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, has established itself as Iran's leading hub for medicinal plants, with its cultivation area expanding forty-fold to over 4,000 hectares, a provincial official said. "The province is positioned to become the national center for both production and processing," said Ahmad Asadi, Director of Horticulture at Markazi’s Agricultural Organization. He added that annual production now exceeds 8,000 tons of key crops including saffron, damask r

Jan 27 202610:00