Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says

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Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the country ranks second worldwide in dairy cattle breeding and is among the top five producers of broiler chickens globally. Speaking at the 64th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Gholamreza Nouri said that althoug

Feb 27 202610:32

VP calls for export-oriented agricultural production

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VP calls for export-oriented agricultural production VP calls for export-oriented agricultural production Tehran – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref urged reforms to cropping patterns, higher productivity, improved product quality, and agricultural output geared toward regional export markets. Highlighting the government’s regional approach to production, particularly in agriculture, Aref said Iran’s free trade agreement with member states of the Eurasian Econom

Feb 27 202610:24

Urban agriculture key to future food security

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Urban agriculture key to future food security Urban agriculture key to future food security Tehran - Rapid population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and expanding urbanization are placing mounting pressure on traditional food systems, positioning urban agriculture as an increasingly important response. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects the global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050, with more than 70 percent living in cities. The United Nations’ Sust

Feb 24 202611:38

Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops

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Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Tehran - Iran will introduce a national identification and traceability system for seven major crop products, wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, rice, legumes, and field-grown tomatoes, as part of the first phase of a new regulatory directive. The rollout was reviewed at a meeting convened by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Crop Production, with participation from the Agricu

Feb 24 202611:32

Domestic manufacturing drives Iran’s agricultural mechanization push, parliamentarian says

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Domestic manufacturing drives Iran’s agricultural mechanization push, parliamentarian says Domestic manufacturing drives Iran’s agricultural mechanization push, parliamentarian says Tehran - Iran is prioritizing the modernization of its agricultural machinery fleet through domestic production, according to the head of the Iranian Parliament’s Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Commission. In a meeting with the CEO of Iran Tractor Manufacturing, Mohammad Javad Asgari highlighted the

Feb 24 202611:24

Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

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Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamrez

Feb 23 202609:43

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites

Feb 23 202609:37

Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products

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Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Tehran - About 650 technology units and knowledge-based firms under Iran’s National Agricultural and Natural Resources Science and Technology Park have developed between 1,000 and 1,500 agricultural technology products, according to the park’s president. Hossein Lotfali-Zadeh said the products cover fields including soil and water management, agricultural

Feb 22 202611:19

Iran to permit conditional walnut imports: Official

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Iran to permit conditional walnut imports: Official Iran to permit conditional walnut imports: Official Tehran - Iran will allow conditional walnut imports as domestic production of dried in-shell walnuts is projected at about 250,000 tons this year, despite drought, summer heat stress, and early spring frost, a senior agriculture official said. Dariush Salempour, Director General of Dried Fruits Affairs at the Ministry, said the country maintains nearly 190,000 hectares of walnut orchards, wi

Feb 22 202611:17

Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation

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Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan - Iran’s western Lorestan Province has launched a program to develop orchards on sloped, low-yield lands using drought-resistant crops such as almonds and olives, aiming to boost productivity while reducing pressure on water resources, an official said. Mr. Beiranvand, head of horticulture at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said the i

Feb 21 202608:43