Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns

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Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Rome – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the world will face a major food crisis. According to the UN agency, a prolonged closure of the strategic waterway would mark the beginning of a structural shock to the global food system, FAO said in a recent statement. The eff

May 29 202609:53

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59

Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries

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Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries Khorasan Razavi Pistachio exports reach 11 countries Tehran –Khorasan Razavi province has exported more than 45,000 tons of pistachios and related products worth $280 million to 11 countries in the Iranian year 1404, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Majid Jafari announced that the northeastern province’s total pistachio production for the current year stands at approximately 85,000 tons. &ldquo

May 23 202612:02

Iran’s agriculture minister, Pakistan’s interior minister meet in Tehran

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Iran’s agriculture minister, Pakistan’s interior minister meet in Tehran Iran’s agriculture minister, Pakistan’s interior minister meet in Tehran Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting in Tehran to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in agricultural trade and strengthening regional food security. Naqvi, who arrived in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, held talks with Minister Nouri on ways to enhance

May 22 202611:28

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency

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Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has condemned a US military attack on the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization as a "clear violation of international humanitarian law." Reza Aflatouni, who also heads the organization, made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors from over 10 countries and representatives of international bodies. &ldqu

May 22 202611:20

Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland

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Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Birjand – Cumin has emerged as a strategic crop for South Khorasan Province, playing a pivotal role in boosting farmer incomes and promoting agricultural sustainability in Iran's arid and water-scarce regions, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Speaking at a cumin harvest thanksgiving ceremony, Mohsen Esfandyari emphasized that the event was far more than a

May 19 202611:32

Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces

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Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Tehran – Iran has taken delivery of its first shipments of crops produced through overseas farming, including 60,000 tons of barley and 40,000 tons of cooking oil, the Minister of Agriculture announced on Tuesday. Gholamreza Nouri told reporters that the products entered the country via northern routes, marking a milestone in Iran's strategy to e

May 19 202611:29

New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies

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New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies Washington – More than half of American farmers are dissatisfied with current federal policies, according to a new survey that signals growing unrest within a core Republican constituency – the president's own political base. The poll, conducted by Farm Journal in partnership with Amato Advisors, surveyed 974 farmers across 44 states. The findings reveal deep

May 19 202611:20