Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman

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Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Kerman – The green mango harvest season has officially commenced in southern Kerman, with local agricultural officials forecasting a yield of more than 3,900 tons this year. Sadegh Hosseinzadeh, head of horticulture at the Southern Kerman Agriculture Organization, announced that picking began in late May. “Currently, about 560 hectares of orchards across Jiroft, Anbarabad, Kahnuj, Rudbar-e Jonub

May 17 202611:30

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO r

May 16 202612:26

Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations

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Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations Tehran – The head of the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced that expanding agricultural cooperation with Africa and the Americas is a top priority, signaling a major push to strengthen the country's agricultural diplomacy across the Mediterranean, Africa,

May 15 202619:37

‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’

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‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ ‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ Tehran – The head of the Public Relations Center at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to leverage the expertise of academics and media professionals to help communicate the ministry's agricultural and food security policies. Seyed Sajjad Hosseini noted that despite wartime conditions, the country has not faced major difficulties in supplying essential commodities. "War inevi

May 15 202619:25

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

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

May 12 202612:16

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch

May 12 202612:04

Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply

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Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has produced one million tons of vegetables and summer crops, with tomatoes leading as the main crop, a local agricultural official announced. According to Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production at Bushehr's Agriculture Organization, tomatoes alone account for 660,000 tons grown on 12,000 hectares. She noted that the province ranks first in

May 12 202612:03

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39

Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent

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Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Golestan - The area under camelina cultivation in Golestan province's rain-fed lands has reached over 6,000 hectares, a 600% jump from last year, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Ebrahim Hezarjaribi said the oilseed crop has gained a key position in the local cropping pattern due to its drought tolerance, low production costs, suitability for rain-fed farmin

May 11 202611:33

Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says

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Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Khuzestan - Sorghum offers a strategic solution for boosting forage production despite water scarcity and climate change, according to a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Hossein Kazemi said that the plant's high tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme heat makes it wel

May 11 202611:30