Iran reports major agricultural milestones

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-reports-major-agricultural-milestones

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

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-identifies-cold–tolerant-canola,-safflower-genotypes

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

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Sumac-orchards-expand-in-Hurand-to-preserve-genetic-resources,-official-says-

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

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/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 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

https://en.maj.ir/late/East-Azarbaijan-cooperating-with-knowledge–based-firms-to-reform-cultivation-patterns-

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

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-targets-12m-tons-of-wheat-despite-ongoing-drought

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

https://en.maj.ir/late/West-Azarbaijan-expands-anti–desertification-projects-around-Lake-Urmia

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

https://en.maj.ir/late/West-Azarbaijan-producing-over-7m-certified-saplings-annually-

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

East Azarbaijan to export surplus eggs

https://en.maj.ir/late/East-Azarbaijan-to-export-surplus-eggs

East Azarbaijan to export surplus eggs East Azarbaijan to export surplus eggs Tabriz - Deputy for Economic Coordination of East Azarbaijan announced that the province’s surplus eggs will be exported to prevent losses for local producers while ensuring domestic demand is met. Speaking at the 121st Government–Private Sector Dialogue Council in Tabriz, Taher Roohi highlighted that East Azarbaijan is the first Iranian province to implement commercial licensing in a fully regulated syst

Feb 17 202608:17

Hydroponic strawberry greenhouse launched in western Iran

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Hydroponic-strawberry-greenhouse-launched-in-western-Iran-

Hydroponic strawberry greenhouse launched in western Iran Hydroponic strawberry greenhouse launched in western Iran Urmia - A new hydroponic strawberry greenhouse was inaugurated in Sa’atlou village, Urmia, the capital of Iran's West Azarbaijan province, on the fifth day of the Ten-Day Dawn (Fajr) celebrations, with the Governor of the province and senior provincial officials in attendance. At the opening ceremony, Mohammadreza Asghari, Head of the West Azarbaijan Agriculture Organizatio

Feb 7 202610:49