East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity

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East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity Tabriz – East Azarbaijan Province in northwestern Iran expanded its artificial livestock insemination program by 18.16% in 2025 compared with the previous year, strengthening efforts to improve animal genetics and increase livestock productivity, provincial agricultural officials said. Javad Gozli, acting head of t

Jun 30 202618:29

Azarshahr, Iran’s legume capital, Mideast processing hub

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Azarshahr, Iran’s legume capital, Mideast processing hub Azarshahr, Iran’s legume capital, Mideast processing hub Azarshahr – Nearly 99 percent of Iran's legumes’ production comes from Azarshahr, East Azarbaijan province, a city that has established itself as the country's split pea capital and a major legume processing hub in the Middle East, according to a senior agricultural official. Shahram Shafiei, head of the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Department, said that Azarshahr is hom

Jun 2 202609:51

Iran reports major agricultural milestones

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Iran reports major agricultural milestones Iran reports major agricultural milestones Tehran – Iranian agricultural authorities have announced a series of significant developments over the past week, including the introduction of two new drought-resistant wheat cultivars, full absorption of mechanization loans in key provinces, and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp for a national reforestation drive. Iran’s agricultural sector witnessed a range of positive developments in the

May 8 202606:38

Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes

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Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes East Azarbaijan - Researchers in East Azarbaijan , in the northwest of Iran, have successfully identified superior canola and safflower genotypes suited to Iran's cold climates, advancing ongoing breeding programs. Bahman Pasban-e-Islam, Deputy Director of Research at the East Azarbaijan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, reported that five researc

May 1 202612:23

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

Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official East Azarbaijan - In a bid to advance sustainable agriculture and optimize resource efficiency, the cultivation of chickpea forage crops in rainfed lands has been introduced as a strategic solution in East Azarbaijan Province, according to a senior agricultural official. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Affairs

Mar 28 202622:01

East Azarbaijan cooperating with knowledge-based firms to reform cultivation patterns

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East Azarbaijan cooperating with knowledge-based firms to reform cultivation patterns East Azarbaijan cooperating with knowledge-based firms to reform cultivation patterns East Azarbaijan – In line with materializing major objectives of East Azarbaijan’s Agriculture Organization with respect to reforming the cultivation patterns, the province has sought to produce red sumac saplings which are low-water consuming plants, a provincial official says. “Effective measures have bee

Mar 15 202612:27

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The to

Mar 9 202613:37

West Azarbaijan expands anti-desertification projects around Lake Urmia

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West Azarbaijan expands anti-desertification projects around Lake Urmia West Azarbaijan expands anti-desertification projects around Lake Urmia West Azarbaijan - Large-scale efforts to combat desertification and wind erosion around Lake Urmia have accelerated, according to an agricultural official with West Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran. Seyed Nabi Qaemi, Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of the province, said that since 2014, dust control and soil

Feb 21 202608:14

West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually

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West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually Urmia - West Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran produces more than 7 million licensed saplings and rootstocks annually, retaining its position as Iran’s top producer in the sector, provincial agricultural authorities announced. Mohammad Reza Asghari, head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said the province has consistently ranked first nat

Feb 17 202609:14