New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deput

Apr 27 202611:46

Hamedan produces over 1,000 tons of Damask roses annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 1,000 tons of Damask roses annually, official says Hamedan produces over 1,000 tons of Damask roses annually, official says Hamedan – The western Hamedan province produces more than 1,000 tons of Damask roses each year across 460 hectares of rose gardens, a local agricultural official said. Behrouz Forouzanfar, Director of Horticulture at Hamedan's Agriculture Organization, said that most rose gardens are in Malayer, Bahar, and Tuyserkan. “Cultivation area g

Apr 27 202611:44

Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official

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Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Golestan – Camelina, a medicinal-oilseed plant, has been cultivated on nearly 7,000 hectares in Golestan province this year, marking a successful transfer of research from lab to farm, an official said. The initiative, part of Iran's knowledge-based agricultural development policies, aims to make use of saline and low-yield lands. During a visit to

Apr 26 202612:20

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency

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Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Tehran – Iran has recorded zero imports of chicken meat and eggs, marking a major achievement in the country's push for agricultural self-sufficiency, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. In an interview with ISNA on Saturday, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, confirmed that no chicken meat

Apr 25 202609:56

Camel breeding industry expanding in Khorasan Razavi, official says

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Camel breeding industry expanding in Khorasan Razavi, official says Camel breeding industry expanding in Khorasan Razavi, official says Khorasan Razavi– The camel breeding industry in Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, has produced more than 1,000 tons of meat and created jobs for over 1,500 people, a provincial agricultural official announced. Reza Ashkanifar, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Khorasan Razavi Agriculture Organization, said the province is home to mor

Apr 25 202609:51

Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war

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Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has underscored the detrimental impact of US aggression on food security across the globe, noting that it poses a significant obstacle to the realization of the objective of "zero hunger." Nouri made the remarks in an address to the second session of the 38th Regional Conference of the

Apr 25 202608:48

Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026

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Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026 Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026 Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has projected domestic wheat production at 13.5 to 14 million tons for the current crop year. Speaking on a news program, Gholamreza Nouri described the securing of essential commodities during what he called the "Third Imposed War" as a collective effort across all levels of government, supply chains, and the public.

Apr 24 202609:11

Multi-layered food security strategy on agenda, agriculture minister says

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Multi-layered food security strategy on agenda, agriculture minister says Multi-layered food security strategy on agenda, agriculture minister says Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled operational plans for three distinct scenarios - war, ceasefire, and peace - confirming that even the most adverse conditions have been fully integrated into its strategic frameworks. Gholamreza Nouri stressed that no emergency withdrawals have been made from the country's strategic reserves duri

Apr 24 202609:05

Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade

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Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has reaffirmed that the supply of essential commodities remains stable despite an ongoing naval blockade, thanks to the country’s multiple land borders enabling imports through various routes. In a statement on Thursday, Gholamreza Nouri warned that obstructing the delivery of food and medicine cons

Apr 24 202608:59

Wheat production, harvest increase

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Wheat production, harvest increase Wheat production, harvest increase Tehran - A member of the Pricing Council for Basic Agricultural Products has announced an increase in wheat production for the 2025–2026 crop year, predicting that approximately 14 million tons of wheat will be harvested in the country this year. Ata Hashemi, a member of the Pricing and Support Policy Council for Basic Agricultural Products, spoke to Mehr News Agency about the status of wheat production in the 2025&nda

Apr 21 202608:29