Iran’s Agriculture Minister: Innovation, productivity key to food security

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Iran’s Agriculture Minister: Innovation, productivity key to food security Iran’s Agriculture Minister: Innovation, productivity key to food security Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said sustainable food security can only be achieved through science, technology, higher productivity, and innovation, stressing the importance of knowledge-based companies, research, and more efficient use of natural resources. Speaking at a meeting with young academics and political ac

Jun 30 202618:26

Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity

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Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity Hamedan – Iran's western province of Hamedan remains the country's leading garlic producer, harvesting more than 60,000 tons of garlic annually and serving as a key supplier to both domestic and export markets. Ali Bayganeh, Director of Crop Production at Hamedan's Agriculture Organization, attributed the province's leadership to its fertile soil, favorable clim

Jun 30 202618:23

Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (

Jun 28 202612:14

North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually

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North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually Tehran – North Khorasan Province, northeast Iran, produces more than 13,000 metric tons of greenhouse crops each year, with 383 greenhouse units operating across 75.7 hectares, according to the provincial Agriculture Organization. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the organization, said the province's annual greenhouse output totals 13,294 metric t

Jun 27 202619:16

Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold

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Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold Tehran – Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad Province in the southwest of Iran has increased its caviar production more than elevenfold over the past year, raising output from 170 kilograms to 2 metric tons and accounting for 10% of the country's total caviar production, a provincial official said. Kourosh Yazdanpanah, director of fisheries and aquaculture at the provincial Agriculture Ministry,

Jun 27 202619:14

Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons

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Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons Tehran – Iran has harvested and marketed more than 75% of its fresh silk cocoon crop, with total production projected to reach 1,100 metric tons this year, valued at approximately 13 trillion rials (1,300 billion tomans), according to the National Sericulture Development Center. Center head Habibollah Rezadoost said favora

Jun 27 202619:12

Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports

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Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Tehran – The Iran Organic Association has called on the government to require Non-GMO certification, full traceability, and rigorous safety oversight for imported agricultural commodities, arguing that food safety should remain a key consideration in future trade agreements. In a statement issued amid discussions over potential expans

Jun 26 202612:09

Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation

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Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation Islamabad – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and agricultural trade. The talks took place on Tuesday during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakista

Jun 23 202612:58

Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production

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Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Shiraz – Iran’s southern Fars Province remains the country’s leading grape producer, with annual output exceeding 517,000 tons, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. “Accounting for 17% of Iran’s grape cultivation area and 14% of national production, Fars plays a pivotal role in the country’s grape industry. Major pr

Jun 22 202613:32

Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector

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Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Tabriz – The indigenous Sarabi cattle breed is one of Iran’s most valuable livestock genetic resources and a symbol of the country’s native livestock production capabilities, according to the head of the East Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Organization. Shahram Shafiei said the breed has adapted to local climatic conditions over generations and offers strong

Jun 22 202613:29