Bushehr province expects to produce 650,000 tons of tomato

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Bushehr province expects to produce 650,000 tons of tomato Bushehr province expects to produce 650,000 tons of tomato Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has already harvested over 240,000 tons of off-season tomatoes, with total production expected to reach 650,000 tons by the end of the season. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official website, quoting Kobra Tavakoli, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement at Bushehr Agricultural Jihad Organization, this year’s

Jan 20 202610:26

UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists

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UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists Tehran - The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to highlight the importance of rangelands and pastoral communities in sustainable development; With around 83 million hectares of rangelands and a long tradition of pastoralism and nomadic livelihoods, Iran is expected to play a prominent role in the global initiativ

Jan 5 202611:10

Iran targets 400,000 tons of oilseed output despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 400,000 tons of oilseed output despite ongoing drought Iran targets 400,000 tons of oilseed output despite ongoing drought Tehran - Iran is projected to produce between 350,000 and 400,000 tons of oilseeds in the current crop year (1404–1405), despite persistent drought conditions and increasing climate-related risks, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. Sa’adollah Mansouri, acting head of the Cotton and Oilseeds Department, said that assessments

Jan 4 202609:46

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

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Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Tehran - The Deputy for Research, Technology, and Knowledge Transfer at Iran’s Plant Protection Research Institute has highlighted the institute’s extensive efforts in preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and invasive weeds, advancing biological pest control, and monitoring pesticide residues, stressing that plant protection

Dec 30 202506:28

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

Dec 30 202506:22

Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran

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Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran Yasuj - Researchers at an agricultural research center in the southwestern city of Yasuj, in collaboration with Yasuj University, have achieved a significant increase in sweet corn yields through the use of nanotechnology and mycorrhizal fungi. According to Moslem Bahmankar, the lead researcher, the combined application of nano-selenium and mycorrhizal fungi increased the y

Dec 28 202520:07

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council.

Dec 27 202510:49

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Tehran - The head of Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI) says the strategic use of indigenous livestock genetic resources is a critical tool for addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Speaking on the sidelines of a scientific roundtable attended by representatives from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) o

Dec 22 202511:28