Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister

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Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Tehran — The Iranian minister of agriculture announced that 85 percent of the nation’s food security is provided by domestic producers and farmers, underscoring the vital role of local agriculture in meeting the country’s dietary needs. "Eighty-five percent of our food security is secured by our dear domestic producers and farmers. Rega

May 2 202612:42

Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market

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Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced that the government has purchased and frozen 80,000 tons of surplus chicken from producers to manage potential price fluctuations. Speaking before the Majlis Economic Commission, Nouri stated that 85% of the country's food security relies on domestic production, with only 15% imported. Despite regio

May 1 202612:13

Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

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Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan – Iran's northern province of Gilan produces 600 tons of high-quality tobacco each year, supporting both the local economy and a major tobacco processing facility, a senior agricultural official said. Saleh Mohammadi, head of Gilan's Agriculture Organization, said tobacco cultivation provides jobs for 600 people in the province; The crop supplies raw material to a major local processing plant, helping reduce

Apr 28 202612:38

Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister

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Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's Agriculture Ministry supported poultry and egg producers during recent economic pressures by distributing feed inputs on three-month credit and signing contract farming deals for 40 million chickens, according to deputy minister. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, deputy minister for livestock production affairs, said

Apr 28 202612:35

Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest

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Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province expects to harvest over 1.5 million tons of sugar beets from 26,000 hectares of farmland this season, a senior agricultural official announced. Koorosh Norouzi, cultivation director of the Khuzestan Agriculture Organization, said contracts have been signed with 14 sugar factories nationwide to process the crop. “Sugar beets are being cultivated a

Apr 28 202612:33

Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will

Apr 28 202612:30

New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deput

Apr 27 202611:46

Hamedan produces over 1,000 tons of Damask roses annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 1,000 tons of Damask roses annually, official says Hamedan produces over 1,000 tons of Damask roses annually, official says Hamedan – The western Hamedan province produces more than 1,000 tons of Damask roses each year across 460 hectares of rose gardens, a local agricultural official said. Behrouz Forouzanfar, Director of Horticulture at Hamedan's Agriculture Organization, said that most rose gardens are in Malayer, Bahar, and Tuyserkan. “Cultivation area g

Apr 27 202611:44

Gilan expects to harvest 6,800 tons of borage this year, official says

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Gilan expects to harvest 6,800 tons of borage this year, official says Gilan expects to harvest 6,800 tons of borage this year, official says Gilan – More than 6,800 tons of borage, a medicinal plant, are expected to be harvested in the northern Gilan province this year, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Saleh Mohammadi said the harvest of the valuable plant began in the second half of Farvardin (late March/early April) in the downstream orchards of Eshkevar-

Apr 26 202612:18

Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says

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Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Hurand – A program to plant tissue-cultured sumac saplings has begun in Hurand, a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province, as part of a push for sustainable agriculture and genetic resource protection, according to a provincial official. Masoud Jafarinejad, director of horticulture at the provincial agric

Apr 25 202612:16