Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming

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Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Maragheh — Iran’s Dryland Agricultural Research Institute has introduced nearly 150 new crop varieties, highlighting the growing role of dryland farming in strengthening the country’s food security. Speaking at the institute’s 32nd annual gathering in Maragheh, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Deputy for Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Ed

Sep 7 202609:59

Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production

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Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production Mashhad — With a herd of more than 12,000 camels, Iran's northeasternKhorasan Razavi provinceis well positioned to expand sustainable livestock production and strengthen food security, a provincial agricultural official said. Bardaskan County, home to 3,570 camels, ranks first in the province in camel farming, according to the Livestock

Sep 6 202612:19

Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets

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Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad — Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, has emerged as Iran’s leading sumac-producing region, accounting for more than 90 percent of the country’s total output, as investment in processing and standardized packaging helps the product reach international markets. According to Esmail Ghorbani, head of Gonabad’s Agricultural Department, the area

Sep 6 202612:14

North Khorasan targets 5,000 tons of onion exports

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North Khorasan targets 5,000 tons of onion exports North Khorasan targets 5,000 tons of onion exports North Khorasan – This year's onion harvest in North Khorasan is forecast to reach 70,000 tons from 1,306 hectares, with over 5,000 tons earmarked for export markets, according to the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization. Crop management director Esmaeil Sayyah said the region's yellow and golden varieties are prized for their quality and long shelf life, making them ideal for cold

Sep 6 202612:03

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

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World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says Paris - World ​food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and ‌war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade upheaval ca

Sep 6 202611:43

Markazi province livestock exports soar, official says

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Markazi province livestock exports soar, official says Markazi province livestock exports soar, official says Markazi – Exports of livestock, poultry, and aquatic products from the central province of Markazi have surged this year, with dairy exports rising 173% year-on-year, according to the provincial Veterinary Organization. Director General Mohammad Fattahi reported that since the start of the current Iranian year, veterinary-supervised shipments include 12 tons of poultry feed (up 1

Sep 6 202611:12

Iran modernizing its office at FAO headquarters in Rome

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Iran modernizing its office at FAO headquarters in Rome Iran modernizing its office at FAO headquarters in Rome Rome — Renovation work on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s room at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome has officially begun. Ali Teymouri, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Management Development and Resources, attended the launch and finalized an agreement with FAO alongside the ministry’s director-gene

Sep 4 202611:19

Iran stepping up use of AI to modernize agriculture: Minister

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Iran stepping up use of AI to modernize agriculture: Minister Iran stepping up use of AI to modernize agriculture: Minister Tehran — Iran is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agricultural data management and decision-making, with applications already being deployed in areas such as fisheries, smart irrigation and crop-pattern planning, the agriculture minister said. In an interview with the state TV, Gholamreza Nouri said the Ministry of Agriculture is compl

Sep 2 202612:00

Fars begins date harvest, forecasts 450,000 tons of output

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Fars begins date harvest, forecasts 450,000 tons of output Fars begins date harvest, forecasts 450,000 tons of output Shiraz — Date harvesting has begun in Iran’s Fars Province, the country’s leading date-producing region in south, with output expected to reach 450,000 tons this year, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Ahad Bahjat-Haqiqi, head of the organization, said harvesting began in early September with early-ripening varieties such as Kabkab rutab a

Sep 2 202611:58

North Khorasan expands agricultural exports to Russia, Kazakhstan

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North Khorasan expands agricultural exports to Russia, Kazakhstan North Khorasan expands agricultural exports to Russia, Kazakhstan Bojnurd — North Khorasan province, situated in the northeast of Iran, exported 2,221 tons of agricultural products worth $2.2 million during the current agricultural year, with shipments reaching neighboring countries as well as Russia and Kazakhstan, a provincial agriculture official said. Ahad Moradi, Deputy Head of Trade Development at the North Khorasan

Sep 2 202611:52