First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd

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First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd Tehran – The first International Camel Conference is underway is the central Province of Yazd. The ceremony opened on Wednesday with Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri in attendance. It will warp up on Thursday. Addressing the event in the morning, the minister suggested that Iran should strive to register camel herding as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (

Nov 14 202418:14

Iran prioritizes aquaculture to boost protein supply

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Iran prioritizes aquaculture to boost protein supply Iran prioritizes aquaculture to boost protein supply Tehran – Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has underscored the importance of fisheries and aquaculture in diversifying the country's protein supply. Speaking at a recent meeting, Nouri highlighted the significant potential of these sectors to meet domestic protein demands, stimulate exports, and generate foreign currency.He emphasized the need for increased investment in aqu

Nov 13 202416:38

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46

Iran, Kyrgyzstan resolved to boost agricultural ties

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Iran, Kyrgyzstan resolved to boost agricultural ties Iran, Kyrgyzstan resolved to boost agricultural ties Tehran – Iran has pledged to support Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural sector by providing essential veterinary drugs and vaccines. This commitment was made during a meeting between Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and the Kyrgyz Ambassador to Tehran.Nouri emphasized the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries, highlighting their cooperation in international

Nov 9 202410:55

Iran, Uzbekistan to strengthen agricultural ties

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Iran, Uzbekistan to strengthen agricultural ties Iran, Uzbekistan to strengthen agricultural ties Tehran - Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri met with Uzbek Ambassador Nasriev Fariddin Badriddinovich to discuss expanding agricultural cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting in Tehran on Thursday, Nouri emphasized Iran's ability to provide Uzbekistan with technical expertise, training, and research in areas like livestock breeding and drip irrigation. He praised th

Nov 8 202419:41

Iran apple exports surge in seven month period

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Iran apple exports surge in seven month period Iran apple exports surge in seven month period Tehran - Iran's agricultural exports have seen significant growth in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 - October 21). The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported that the country exported $124 million worth of apples during this period. Overall, Iran's agricultural product exports increased by 28% in value and 16% in weight compared to the

Nov 8 202419:37

Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output

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Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Tehran – Iran has extended its dryland wheat production initiative for another five years, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. The program, which was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Execution of Imam Khomeini Order, aims to boost wheat production in the country's rainfed agricultural lands.Speaking at an event honoring the initiative's participants, attended

Nov 5 202414:08

Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds

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Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation with the development of seven new hybrid lettuce seed varieties. The new cultivars, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology of the University Jihad, are poised to enhance the country's vegetable production. Nouri emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in boosti

Nov 4 202411:37

Iran aims to boost legume production

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Iran aims to boost legume production Iran aims to boost legume production Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled major plans to increase domestic legume production, aiming to cultivate 814,000 hectares of land with various legumes in the 2023-2024 agricultural year, targeting a yield of 720,000 tons. The primary focus for the current year is on chickpeas, lentils, beans, and other legumes like mung beans and broad beans. However, challenges such as climate change, limited

Nov 2 202414:21

Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices

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Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has sounded the alarm about the critical state of the country's agricultural sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a transformative shift towards more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Speaking at a recent ceremony at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), Nouri

Nov 2 202414:13