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

Eram emerges as a new hub for Iran’s off-season tomato exports

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Eram emerges as a new hub for Iran’s off-season tomato exports Eram emerges as a new hub for Iran’s off-season tomato exports BUSHEHR – Iran’s Eram district in Dashtestan County in the southern province of Bushehr is emerging as a major hub for off-season tomato production, with annual output exceeding 50,000 tons and significant potential to expand agricultural exports to regional markets. According to Mehr News Agency, off-season tomatoes are cultivated on approximately 600 hecta

Sep 11 202610:29

Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming

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Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Maragheh — Iran’s Dryland Agricultural Research Institute has introduced nearly 150 new crop varieties, highlighting the growing role of dryland farming in strengthening the country’s food security. Speaking at the institute’s 32nd annual gathering in Maragheh, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Deputy for Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Ed

Sep 7 202609:59

Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets

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Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets 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, the area

Sep 6 202612:14

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

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World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says Paris - World ​food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and ‌war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade upheaval ca

Sep 6 202611:43

Iran, Türkiye vow to expand agricultural, natural resources cooperation

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Iran, Türkiye vow to expand agricultural, natural resources cooperation Iran, Türkiye vow to expand agricultural, natural resources cooperation TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, held talks with Türkiye's Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the sidelines of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia, discussing ways to enhance bilateral ties across various sec

Aug 28 202607:04

Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation

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Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, and Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change held talks on the sidelines of a visit to Mongolia, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in natural resources, forestry, and soil and water conservation. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed existing capacities for expandin

Aug 28 202606:03

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22

Fars tops Iran in almond orchards, exports to South Asia

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Fars tops Iran in almond orchards, exports to South Asia Fars tops Iran in almond orchards, exports to South Asia Fars – The southern province of Fars has secured the top spot nationally in almond orchard area and ranks second in production volume, with 36,578 hectares under cultivation, representing roughly 20% of Iran's total almond-growing land, the provincial Agricultural Organization reported. According to Ahad Bejhat Haqiqi, the organization's head, this year's dry almond output is

Aug 23 202611:30