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

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

Apr 20 202612:38

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated: Given the country's circumstances, the institut

Apr 16 202608:55

Solar energy to supply livestock water for nomads in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Solar energy to supply livestock water for nomads in Sistan and Baluchestan Solar energy to supply livestock water for nomads in Sistan and Baluchestan Sistan and Baluchestan – Sistan and Baluchestan's Nomadic Affairs Department has launched a project to equip livestock wells with solar-powered pumps and panels across nomadic regions in the southeast of Iran, an official said. By 2025, 60 wells will have been rehabilitated and fitted with modern solar pumping systems, according to Direct

Apr 11 202612:05

Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran bedrock of food security in critical times, official says

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Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran bedrock of food security in critical times, official says Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran bedrock of food security in critical times, official says Zahedan – The southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan has solidified its role as a decisive force in safeguarding Iran's protein supply, according to its top agricultural official. Alireza Dahmardeh, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, confirmed that red meat production and distribution are oper

Mar 6 202622:07

Sistan-Baluchestan key hub for expanding Iran-Pakistan agricultural trade: Official

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Sistan-Baluchestan key hub for expanding Iran-Pakistan agricultural trade: Official Sistan-Baluchestan key hub for expanding Iran-Pakistan agricultural trade: Official Sistan-Baluchestan- The head of Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Agriculture Organization said the southeastern province is positioned to play a central role in expanding agricultural trade with Pakistan through enhanced border operations, upgraded logistics infrastructure, and streamlined commercial procedures. Alireza D

Feb 21 202608:41

Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control

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Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Tehran - Iran’s farmed shrimp output increased by 37% year-on-year in 2025 (1404), surpassing 62,000 tons, following tighter disease control and enhanced health management across aquaculture operations, the Iran Veterinary Organization reported. Reza Asadi, Director General for Aquatic Animal Health and Disease Management, said all shrimp-producing provinc

Feb 21 202608:38

Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024

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Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024 Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024 Tehran - Iran’s exports of fresh and dried dates increased by 25 percent in value in 2024, generating more than $213 million in foreign currency earnings, according to trade data. Based on figures reported by the International Trade Centre (ITC), Iran exported 332,346 tons of dates in 2024, worth $213.049 million. The average export price stood at $641 per ton during the year. The 2024 export val

Feb 17 202608:19

Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts

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Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Bandar Abbas - Iran is rapidly expanding aquaculture projects along its southern coastal provinces, including Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Sistan-Baluchestan, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced during a visit to a 400-hectare shrimp farm in Bandar Abbas, a port city bounded by the Persian Gulf. Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Director of

Feb 6 202609:23

Iran to begin exporting day-old chicks to regional countries

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Iran to begin exporting day-old chicks to regional countries Iran to begin exporting day-old chicks to regional countries Tehran - Iran will start exporting day-old broiler chicks and fertilized hatching eggs to countries across the region after receiving official authorization, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. The Director General of Poultry Affairs said the required export permits have been issued for all regional markets, adding that from next year, Iran will supp

Feb 6 202609:16

Guava harvest underway in southeastern Iran

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Guava harvest underway in southeastern Iran Guava harvest underway in southeastern Iran Sistan-Baluchestan- The harvest of tropical guava has begun in the city of Rask in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, where more than 2,150 tons of the fruit are expected to be produced this season, local agricultural officials said. Behzad Sha‘li-Bar, head of the Rask Agriculture Jihad Department, said guava is being harvested from 215 hectares of productive orchards across the county a

Jan 4 202609:51