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Jul 7 2021 - 19:43 - : 51 - : 51 : 3 minute(s) /--> Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) was the observer in the first meeting of the Centre of Excellence for Asia Group I for Rice Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) was the observer inthe first meeting of the Centre of Excellence for Asia Group I for Rice Dr. Maryam Hossieni Chaleshtori, Director-General of RiceResearch Institute of Iran (RRII), and Dr. Shahram Mahmoud Soltani,Head of Scientific Relations and International Affairs of RRII

Sep 26 202619:25

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Sep 6 2026 - 12:14 - : 173 - : 173 : 1 minute(s) /--> Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad — Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, has emerged as Iran’s leading sumac-producing region, accounting for more than 90 percent of the country’s total output, as investment in processing and standardized packaging helps the product reach international markets. According to Esmail Ghorbani, head of Gonabad’s Agricultural Department, t

Sep 26 202618:57

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Feb 17 2026 - 09:21 - : 132 - : 130 : Less than one minute /--> Iran pushes sugar technology frontier with indigenous expertise Ahvaz - Iran’s sugarcane industry has advanced to the technological forefront by relying on domestic expertise to overcome sanctions, the CEO of the Sugarcane Development and By-Products Company said. Speaking to Khuzestan provincial radio, Mr. Mahmoudi described the sector as a pillar of self-sufficiency, now encompassing a full chain of production, employment, a

Sep 26 202610:47

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Jul 19 2025 - 10:49 - : 223 - : 221 : 1 minute(s) /--> Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative foll

Sep 26 202610:07

Smart branding key to unlocking economic potential of Iran’s agricultural regions: Official

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Smart branding key to unlocking economic potential of Iran’s agricultural regions: Official Smart branding key to unlocking economic potential of Iran’s agricultural regions: Official Tehran - Smart branding, value-added production and modern marketing can transform distinctive agricultural products into economic drivers for local communities, the head of Iran’s Research Institute of Temperate and Cold Fruits has said. Fereydoun Ajamgard made the remarks on the sidelines of the first Kuh

Sep 20 202607:20

Iran ranks fourth globally in date production

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Iran ranks fourth globally in date production Iran ranks fourth globally in date production Tehran – Iran produced 1.182 million tons of dates in 2024, accounting for around 12 percent of global date production and placing the country among the world’s leading producers. Global date production reached approximately 9.9 million tons in 2024, with Iran contributing 1.182 million tons, according to the figures, according to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of A

Sep 18 202608:50

Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production

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Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production Tehran – Iran’s Medicinal Plants, Saffron and Food Products Union has called for expanded contract farming, farmer training and organic production to improve food safety and boost the export value of saffron, Damask rose and medicinal plants. Union officials said organic saffron can command 50 percent to twice the price of conventional saffron, which sells for aroun

Sep 18 202608:45

Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official

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Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Tehran – Iran’s livestock sector accounts for more than 3% of GDP and about 35% of the country’s agricultural sector, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute said. Hassan Khamis-Abadi said the sector is vital to food security and employment and has the potential to contribute more than 18 million tons to agricultural produ

Sep 15 202610:38

Iran eyes sugar self-sufficiency through autumn beet cultivation

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Iran eyes sugar self-sufficiency through autumn beet cultivation Iran eyes sugar self-sufficiency through autumn beet cultivation TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production while reducing agricultural water consumption by expanding autumn sugar beet cultivation and developing alternative natural sweeteners, a senior agricultural research official said. Abazar Rajabi, head of the Sugar Beet Seed Research and Improvement Institute, said the strategy is part of

Sep 13 202612:18

Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production

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Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production Khorasan Razavi advances saffron value chain, strengthens medicinal plant production MASHHAD – Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is taking major steps to complete the value chain of strategic agricultural products, particularly saffron and medicinal plants, as part of efforts to curb raw product sales and increase value added in the agricultural sector. Ali Akbar Izadi, director of horticultur

Sep 12 202611:19