Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official

https://en.maj.ir//editor choice/Iran’s-livestock-sector-accounts-for-35-percent-of-agriculture:-Official-

Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Tehran – Iran’s livestock sector accounts for more than 3% of GDP and about 35% of the country’s agricultural sector, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute said. Hassan Khamis-Abadi said the sector is vital to food security and employment and has the potential to contribute more than 18 million tons to agricultural produ

Sep 15 202610:38

Iran produces 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed

https://en.maj.ir//late/Iran-produces-363,000-tons-of-certified-wheat-seed

Iran produces 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed Iran produces 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed Tehran – Iran produced 363,000 tons of certified wheat seed in the current crop year, down from 411,000 tons the previous year, the Agriculture Ministry said. Aziz Karimi, director general of the ministry’s Grains and Basic Commodities Office, said 429 participatory wheat-selection farms were established this year, along with 194 farms for nutrition trials and 385 for seed-density

Sep 15 202610:33

Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought

https://en.maj.ir//--Archive-/Iran-boosts-agricultural-output-despite-drought

Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought TEHRAN – Iran has continued to increase agricultural production, particularly on irrigated land, despite worsening drought and a significant decline in water resources allocated to the sector, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said. Jafar Gohargani, acting deputy for Water and Soil Affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, said improved water and soil management has helped sustain agricultural

Sep 14 202610:43

Certified saplings key to export-oriented agriculture in Iran

https://en.maj.ir//News/Certified-saplings-key-to-export–oriented-agriculture-in-Iran

Certified saplings key to export-oriented agriculture in Iran Certified saplings key to export-oriented agriculture in Iran SHIRAZ – The use of standardized mother orchards and certified saplings is essential to developing export-oriented agriculture and improving the global competitiveness of agricultural products in Iran’s Fars province, a provincial official said. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi, head of the Fars Agriculture Organization, said mother orchards provide the foundation for pro

Sep 14 202610:42

Kerman takes steps toward global recognition of 1,500-year-old walnut trees

https://en.maj.ir//--Archive/Kerman-takes-steps-toward-global-recognition-of-1,500–year–old-walnut-trees

Kerman takes steps toward global recognition of 1,500-year-old walnut trees Kerman takes steps toward global recognition of 1,500-year-old walnut trees Kerman – Iran has taken practical steps toward securing international recognition for ancient walnut trees estimated to be around 1,500 years old in the southeastern Kerman province. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticultural Affairs, visited the counties of Baft and Rabor on the second day of hi

Sep 14 202610:32

Young Iranian innovator wins gold at AI-JAM US 2026

https://en.maj.ir//late/Young-Iranian-innovator-wins-gold-at-AI–JAM-US-2026

Young Iranian innovator wins gold at AI-JAM US 2026 Young Iranian innovator wins gold at AI-JAM US 2026 TEHRAN – A young Iranian innovator from Kurdistan province has won a gold medal at a global artificial intelligence invention competition in the United States for developing an AI-powered portable system capable of monitoring hydroclimatic and environmental conditions. The Sanandaj-based technology team, led by Arian Salavati, an inventor and young talent working with the Kurdistan Pro

Sep 13 202612:14

Iran, Pakistan agricultural trade ties expanding, Minister says

https://en.maj.ir//editor-choice/Iran,-Pakistan-agricultural-trade-ties-expanding,-Minister-says

Iran, Pakistan agricultural trade ties expanding, Minister says Iran, Pakistan agricultural trade ties expanding, Minister says TEHRAN – Agricultural and economic cooperation between Iran and Pakistan is gaining momentum, with Islamabad emerging as one of Tehran’s priority partners for agricultural imports and exports, Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Imran Siddiqui, on Wednesday, Nouri said the tw

Sep 11 202610:37

Iran plans to expand overseas farming in Kazakhstan, serve as transit hub for Kazakh products

https://en.maj.ir//editor choice/Iran-plans-to-expand-overseas-farming-in-Kazakhstan,-serve-as-transit-hub-for-Kazakh-products

Iran plans to expand overseas farming in Kazakhstan, serve as transit hub for Kazakh products Iran plans to expand overseas farming in Kazakhstan, serve as transit hub for Kazakh products TEHRAN – Iran plans to expand its overseas farming projects in Kazakhstan and capitalize on its strategic location to facilitate the transit of Kazakh agricultural products to Africa and other international markets, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri, who also heads the Iran–Kazakhs

Sep 11 202610:35

Golestan harnesses green water to produce up to 370,000 tons of sugar beet

https://en.maj.ir//-News/Golestan-harnesses-green-water-to-produce-up-to-370,000-tons-of-sugar-beet

Golestan harnesses green water to produce up to 370,000 tons of sugar beet Golestan harnesses green water to produce up to 370,000 tons of sugar beet Golestan – Iran’s northern Golestan province is set to produce between 360,000 and 370,000 tons of autumn-planted sugar beet this year, highlighting the growing role of rainfall-based agriculture and the use of “green water” in improving water sustainability. Ali Akbar Mehghani, deputy head for plant production improvement

Sep 11 202610:31

Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister

https://en.maj.ir//--Archive/Iran’s-agricultural-output-rises-by-7m-tons:-Deputy-minister-

Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's crop and horticultural production increased by 7 million tons over the past year, despite drought, erratic rainfall, economic challenges, sanctions, and wartime conditions, according to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production. Speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute in Maragheh, Majid Anjafi

Sep 8 202612:09