Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029

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Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Tehran – Iran plans to double its overseas farmland to two million hectares by 2029, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.Reza Fotouhi, who oversees overseas farming projects at the Ministry, said that this expansion is part of a five-year vision plan aimed at reducing Iran's reliance on food imports.“By 2031, Iran aims to source 10 million metric tons of food imports th

Nov 30 202413:50

‘Public relations’ role in securing national food security vital’

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‘Public relations’ role in securing national food security vital’ ‘Public relations’ role in securing national food security vital’ Tehran - Seyed Sajjad Hosseini, Advisor to the Minister and Head of the Public Relations and Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the critical role of public relations in addressing the nation's food security. During a meeting with public relations managers from the State Trading Company of Iran, Hosseini highlighted the monumental task of p

Nov 30 202411:10

Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has significantly ramped up its autumn sugar beet cultivation, with over 31,700 hectares of land currently under cultivation, according to a senior agriculture official.Hesadi, the executive of the Sugar Crops Project at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that planting began in early October and is expected to continue until late December.To address growing water scarcity, the government is

Nov 27 202415:27

Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness

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Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness Tehran – Iran has been recognized as a global leader in soil conservation awareness, securing the top position in the 2024 World Soil Day international competition organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.Niazi Shahraki, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, announced the country's achievement. He emphasized the significant progre

Nov 26 202415:36

Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis

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Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis Shiraz – A groundbreaking achievement in veterinary medicine was unveiled on Wednesday, November 20th, as the Shiraz branch of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute presented a novel vaccine for bovine theileriosis.This marks the first time in the world that such a vaccine has been successfully developed.The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials,

Nov 24 202413:56

Iran, Japan discuss ways to enhance agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Japan discuss ways to enhance agricultural cooperation Iran, Japan discuss ways to enhance agricultural cooperation Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, and the Japanese Ambassador to Tehran discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the agricultural sector.During a meeting in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, Nouri emphasized the close alignment of Iran and Japan's stances on global issues and urged Japan to continue supporting Iran in the fac

Nov 23 202414:39

Iran makes strides in crop variety development

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Iran makes strides in crop variety development Iran makes strides in crop variety development Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, announced significant progress in the country’s agricultural research during the 7th Crop Varieties Festival. Addressing the event, Nouri emphasized the critical role of advanced seed technology and new crop varieties in modern agriculture. “Improved seeds and new varieties are essential inputs for boosting agricultural p

Nov 20 202414:51

Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market

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Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market Tehran – Iran has made substantial progress towards self-sufficiency in phosphate fertilizer production, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural sector. The Managing Director of the Agricultural Support Services Company announced that with the successful implementation of domestic production projects, Iran is poised to not only meet

Nov 20 202410:18

Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports

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Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports Bushehr – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in the date industry, securing the top spot in global date exports last year. This was announced by Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs, during a recent visit to Bushehr province. Renowned for its vast date palm plantations, Bushehr province boasts an impressive 38,000 hectares of cultivated land

Nov 19 202410:03

Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties

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Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation, as highlighted by the 7th National Crop Variety Introduction Festival. Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri announced the development of 89 new crop varieties by Iranian researchers. Nouri emphasized the crucial role of improved seeds and new varieties in modern agriculture, stating, "In ad

Nov 16 202419:34