Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (

Jun 28 202612:14

Hormozgan province expects 300,000-ton lime harvest

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Hormozgan province expects 300,000-ton lime harvest Hormozgan province expects 300,000-ton lime harvest Hormozgan – Iran's southern Hormozgan Province has begun its annual lime harvest, with production expected to reach 300,000 metric tons, reinforcing its position as the country's second-largest lime-producing region. Mohammadreza Sheikhzadeh, Director of Horticulture at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said the province has 15,000 hectares of lime orchards, with Rudan County ac

Jun 28 202612:09

Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought

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Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Golestan – Iran's northern Golestan Province has maintained and expanded its Turkmen camel population despite years of drought and declining rangelands, underscoring the breed's resilience to climate challenges, an official said. Reza Nazari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the Golestan Agricultural Organization, said the province is

Jun 28 202612:05

North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually

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North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually Tehran – North Khorasan Province, northeast Iran, produces more than 13,000 metric tons of greenhouse crops each year, with 383 greenhouse units operating across 75.7 hectares, according to the provincial Agriculture Organization. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the organization, said the province's annual greenhouse output totals 13,294 metric t

Jun 27 202619:16

Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports

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Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Tehran – The Iran Organic Association has called on the government to require Non-GMO certification, full traceability, and rigorous safety oversight for imported agricultural commodities, arguing that food safety should remain a key consideration in future trade agreements. In a statement issued amid discussions over potential expans

Jun 26 202612:09

Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman

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Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman Tehran – Iran has begun harvesting its early-season dates in the southern Kerman region, with production expected to reach 1,000 metric tons this year. Faroud Salari, head of the Agricultural Organization of Southern Kerman, said the harvest of the Al-Mehtari and Negar varieties is underway across 210 hectares of date palm orchards. "The harvest began in late June and will continue throu

Jun 26 202612:06

Sustainable self-sufficiency essential to strengthen food security, Iranian expert says

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Sustainable self-sufficiency essential to strengthen food security, Iranian expert says Sustainable self-sufficiency essential to strengthen food security, Iranian expert says Tehran – Sustainable self-sufficiency must be the foundation of Iran's food security strategy, an agricultural expert said, emphasizing that long-term resilience is as important as increasing domestic production. A faculty member at Iran's Soil and Water Research Institute said food security is built on four interc

Jun 26 202612:01

Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties

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Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Tehran – Farmers in Iran's northwestern Zanjan Province are increasingly planting improved high-yield bean varieties, boosting productivity in one of the country's leading bean-producing regions. Shahrzad Ali-Akbar Zanjani, an agronomy expert at the Agricultural Organization of Zanjan Province, said the province is a major producer of pinto and red beans. Popular improved varieti

Jun 26 202611:57

Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation

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Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation Islamabad – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and agricultural trade. The talks took place on Tuesday during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakista

Jun 23 202612:58

Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production

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Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Shiraz – Iran’s southern Fars Province remains the country’s leading grape producer, with annual output exceeding 517,000 tons, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. “Accounting for 17% of Iran’s grape cultivation area and 14% of national production, Fars plays a pivotal role in the country’s grape industry. Major pr

Jun 22 202613:32