Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister

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Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has successfully implemented 80% of its national cropping pattern for the past agricultural year, according to Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Addressing a recent parliamentary session, Minister Nouri said the government-mandated plan, which aims to scientifically manage agricultural production, considers several key factors, including c

Aug 8 202512:57

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Researc

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production

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Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Ahvaz – Khuzestan Province has solidified its position as Iran’s national hub for cut flower production, contributing significantly to both domestic supply and export markets. According to Javad Soltani-Kazemi, head of the Khuzestan Agricultural Organization, the province produces over 170 million stems of flowers and ornamental plants annually, earnin

Aug 4 202508:14

Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety

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Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety Sistan and Baluchestan — A new variety of white melon, named "Sisto",has been officially registered in Iran’s National Catalogue of Agricultural Varieties, according to the head of the Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. “Developed after years of extensive field research,Sistois a drought-tolerant, high-yield m

Jul 30 202509:04

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister

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‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister ‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister Tehran – The launch of “One Billion Tree” Initiative — a large-scale national program aimed at enhancing vegetation cover, fighting desertification, and improving the country’s climate resilience — seeks to revive the country’s ecosystems, according to the Head of the Forests, Ra

Jul 26 202510:58

Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exc

Jul 26 202510:55

New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran

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New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran Gorgan – The Golestan Province Agricultural Organization has successfully devised a series of preventive strategies that have curbed outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, protecting early- and mid-season varieties of peaches, nectarines, and plums. Hossein Hezarjaribi, head of the organization, credited the achievement to close cooperation between farmers and ag

Jul 22 202512:39