Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery

Jul 27 202612:04

South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub

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South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub Tehran – South Khorasan, in the east of Iran, is reinforcing its status as one of Iran's leading ostrich-producing provinces, with 67 licensed farms operating across the province, a provincial agriculture official said. Morteza Me’rajian, Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the province has

Jul 25 202610:55

Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production

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Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Tehran – Iran has introduced a new early-maturing, high-yield safflower variety aimed at expanding water-efficient oilseed production and strengthening the country’s edible oil self-sufficiency. Developed by the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the new variety, Chabok, yields up to 3 tons per hectare and matures about two weeks earlier than existi

Jul 24 202612:18

Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments

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Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Tehran – Iran has officially resumed chickpea exports after nearly a year, with industry officials expressing confidence that strong production could drive exports to a record high in 2026. Nasser Moradi, head of the National Chickpea Council, said a directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization has authorized exports through all customs offices nationwide, allowing trad

Jul 21 202613:03

Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan

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Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan East Azarbaijan – Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, northwest of Iran, produces around 62 metric tons of camel meat annually from a herd of 2,020 camels, reflecting the growing role of camel farming in the country’s livestock sector. Javad Gozali, acting head of the Livestock Affairs Department of the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said most camels raised in the province are dr

Jul 19 202618:37

Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient tra

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming

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Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Tehran - Iran has introduced a new soybean variety, Arta (SOY-401-3), designed to boost productivity through enhanced environmental stress tolerance and efficient mechanized harvesting, following official approval by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Developed by Iranian plant breeders, Arta combines drought tolerance

Jul 18 202612:37

Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth

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Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Tehran – Iran has launched a National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization of agricultural research, foster innovation, and strengthen links between science, industry, and the marketplace. The initiative, established by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute under the

Jul 14 202610:39

Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms

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Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms Tehran – Iran is playing a leading role in developing the West Asia Interregional Sand and Dust Storm (SDS) Control Initiative, a regional framework designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing one of the region's most significant transboundary environmental challenges, according to the country's Natural Resources and Watershed

Jul 12 202609:07

Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model

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Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Isfahan - Iran has introduced a new high-density forage maize cultivation model that could save up to 1.5 billion cubic meters of water annually if adopted nationwide, according to the Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Masoud Torabi, head of the center, said the initiative was developed to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate change

Jul 11 202611:07