Asafoetida gains ground as water-smart cash crop in Khorasan Razavi

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Asafoetida gains ground as water-smart cash crop in Khorasan Razavi Asafoetida gains ground as water-smart cash crop in Khorasan Razavi Mashhad – Facing growing water scarcity and the impacts of climate change, Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, located in northeastern Iran, is promoting asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) as a drought-tolerant medicinal crop that offers both high export potential and sustainable rural development. Known as the “stinking gold” for its pungen

Jul 31 202612:50

Vietnam eyes enhanced cooperation with Iran in agriculture, tourism

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Vietnam eyes enhanced cooperation with Iran in agriculture, tourism Vietnam eyes enhanced cooperation with Iran in agriculture, tourism Sari – Vietnam is ready to deepen cooperation with Iran’s northern Mazandaran province in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, investment, and trade, Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc said. During a meeting with Mazandaran Governor-General Mehdi Younesi Rostami, the ambassador said Mazandaran’s strong agricultural, fisheries, and to

Jul 31 202612:48

Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister said that improving productivity is the only sustainable way to increase agricultural output, strengthen food security, and reduce the sector's trade deficit. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Gholamreza Nouri stressed that the future of agriculture depends

Jul 28 202607:29

Digital agriculture inevitable for Iran’s agricultural Future: New Study

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Digital agriculture inevitable for Iran’s agricultural Future: New Study Digital agriculture inevitable for Iran’s agricultural Future: New Study Tehran - A new study has identified digital entrepreneurship as a key driver of the future of Iran's agricultural economy, outlining the policies and investments needed to accelerate the sector's digital transformation. The research defines digital entrepreneurship as the use of technologies such as the internet, digital platforms, artificial intelli

Jul 28 202607:27

Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says

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Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says Sistan-Baluchestan – Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province supplies 99.5% of the country’s domestic banana production, as authorities have launched a plan to achieve banana self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports. Alireza Dehmardeh, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said Zarabad County, known as the “Bana

Jul 27 202612:07

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery

Jul 27 202612:04

Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis

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Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis Tehran - The Deputy for Planning and Economics of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO or TAT in Persian) announced the beginning of developing operational action plans for the 6 strategies communicated by the Ministry of Agriculture to manage water imbalance, and said: The first draft of

Jul 26 202612:13

Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency

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Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency Amol – Iran has launched a major program to establish 500 demonstration rice farms in the northern provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan, aiming to increase productivity, improve knowledge transfer to smallholder farmers, and raise the country's rice self-sufficiency to 90 percent, a senior agriculture official said. Speaking du

Jul 26 202611:57

Iran, Uruguay explore stronger agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Uruguay explore stronger agricultural cooperation Iran, Uruguay explore stronger agricultural cooperation Tehran – Iranian and Uruguayan officials met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a focus on strengthening technical, scientific and trade ties. The meeting, held in both in-person and virtual formats, was chaired by Dr. Mo'meni, Acting Director General of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry

Jul 25 202610:59

South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub

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South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub Tehran – South Khorasan, in the east of Iran, is reinforcing its status as one of Iran's leading ostrich-producing provinces, with 67 licensed farms operating across the province, a provincial agriculture official said. Morteza Me’rajian, Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the province has

Jul 25 202610:55