Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships

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Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Tehran – The CEO of the Agricultural Townships Company said employment preservation, production sustainability, and export development are the three strategic priorities of Iran's agricultural townships in the year 1405 (March 2026–March 2027). Peyman Eskandari said these three axes will guide all agricultural townships nationwide, aligning with the Leader's call to protect j

May 11 202610:48

First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan

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First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan Shush – A mobile tracking system called "Sarbaniar" has been successfully deployed on camel herds in Shush county, in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, marking a first for Khuzestan province. The system uses GPS trackers on camels and a smartphone app for herders, allowing real-time monitoring of herd location during grazing. Restricted zones such as roads, farmlands, and riv

May 10 202612:47

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the countr

May 10 202612:42

New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective

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New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective Kerman – The head of the Kerman Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has unveiled a pioneering device designed to cut date palm offshoots, promising to transform traditional propagation methods. According to Mr. Zohdi, the device was developed by Mohammad Javad Assari, a faculty member of the center’s Plant Protectio

May 10 202612:41

Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers

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Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has announced an 8% increase in the delivery of chemical fertilizers to farmers this cropping year, emphasizing that domestic production will play a greater role in ensuring the country's food security. Gholamreza Nouri said that thanks to the implementation of a national cropping pattern and favorable rainfall, th

May 9 202612:00

Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran

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Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Tehran – Iran is embracing plant factories as a groundbreaking solution for producing healthy, residue-free agricultural products, particularly leafy vegetables, a leading horticultural researcher has announced. A new frontier in Iranian agriculture is emerging from controlled-environment chambers that experts say could revolutionize how fresh produce is g

May 8 202606:41

Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricu

May 8 202606:40

Iran reports major agricultural milestones

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Iran reports major agricultural milestones Iran reports major agricultural milestones Tehran – Iranian agricultural authorities have announced a series of significant developments over the past week, including the introduction of two new drought-resistant wheat cultivars, full absorption of mechanization loans in key provinces, and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp for a national reforestation drive. Iran’s agricultural sector witnessed a range of positive developments in the

May 8 202606:38

Khorasan Razavi tops Iran in saffron production

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Khorasan Razavi tops Iran in saffron production Khorasan Razavi tops Iran in saffron production 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.

May 5 202612:13

Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes

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Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes Ilam – Promising dryland wheat lines and genotypes are under evaluation at research farms in Chardavol, with all fields reported free of yellow rust disease, according to a researcher from the Ilam Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center. Mohammad Armiyoon said the genotypes are at heading to flowering stages and expected to reach physiological maturity within 30 days. “Despite re

May 5 202612:08