Minister outlines strategy to neutralize threats through domestic strength, alliance with China

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Minister outlines strategy to neutralize threats through domestic strength, alliance with China Minister outlines strategy to neutralize threats through domestic strength, alliance with China Tehran – Iran is countering external pressures through a threefold strategy of bolstering domestic production, maintaining strategic reserves, and activating secure trade routes, while deepening economic and political ties with allied nations, particularly China, the Minister of Agriculture said. In

Aug 18 202611:23

Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions

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Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions Tehran - Iran's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced "Mohtasham," a new rainfed bread wheat variety tailored for cultivation in the country's warm and semi-warm drylands. According to center head Mohammad Reza Al-Hosseini, the variety offers high and stable yields, strong resistance to drought and heat stress, good lo

Aug 15 202610:18

Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns

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Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Rome – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the world will face a major food crisis. According to the UN agency, a prolonged closure of the strategic waterway would mark the beginning of a structural shock to the global food system, FAO said in a recent statement. The eff

May 29 202609:53

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

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Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently culti

Apr 27 202611:48

Wheat processing industries key to food security, official says

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Wheat processing industries key to food security, official says Wheat processing industries key to food security, official says Tehran – Wheat processing industries are a critical pillar of food security, especially during wartime, according to the head of Iran's Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries. Speaking on National Wheat and Bread Day, Karim Zolfaghari said wheat represents a vital chain linking farms to family tables. “Despite ongoing full-scal

Apr 20 202612:36

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and

Apr 15 202607:18

Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran

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Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran Tehran – Iran is experiencing an abundance of grains, with domestic production and strategic reserves remaining robust even under wartime conditions, according to the Minister of Agriculture. Speaking on Monday, during a meeting with Kaveh Zargaran, Chairman of the Board of the Iran Grain Association, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted recent favorable rainfall and expressed strong optimis

Apr 7 202612:30

Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted

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Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad added: “Based on the results of the apiary ce

Dec 20 202510:17

Tehran to host specialized flour, bread expo

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Tehran to host specialized flour, bread expo Tehran to host specialized flour, bread expo Tehran - The 8th Specialized Flour, Bread, and Grains Exhibition is set to take place at the Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Center in Tehran, running from December 4–7, 2025. Recognized as one of Iran’s leading industry events, the exhibition will serve as a major platform for presenting the newest products, innovations, and technologies in the flour, bread, and grains sectors. Organ

Nov 24 202512:34