Iran to double oilseed plantings, deputy minister says

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Iran to double oilseed plantings, deputy minister says Iran to double oilseed plantings, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran plans to double the area planted with oilseed crops and increase corn production in the current crop year as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported animal feed, lower production costs and strengthen domestic supply chains, a senior agriculture official says. Akbar Fathi, deputy minister of agriculture for planning and economic affairs, announced the plans on the

Oct 19 202612:22

Iran rolls out research-based farming plans to boost crop yields

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Iran rolls out research-based farming plans to boost crop yields Iran rolls out research-based farming plans to boost crop yields Tehran - Iran is preparing to introduce research-based crop management packages to boost farm productivity, narrow yield gaps and help farmers apply the latest scientific findings, with wheat, barley and autumn-sown sugar beet among the priority crops. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension O

Oct 11 202611:15

Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports

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Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports Tehran - Pakistan’s growing demand for food, agricultural inputs and production equipment offers significant opportunities for Iran to expand agricultural and fisheries exports and deepen bilateral trade, an Iranian fisheries expert has said. Tara Zarei, an expert with Iran’s Fisheries Organization, said agriculture accounts for 23.4% of Pakistan&r

Oct 4 202611:05

Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use

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Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use East Azarbaijan - Researchers at the University of Tabriz have developed a series of smart spot-spraying robots capable of detecting weeds with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision and applying pesticides only where needed, potentially cutting pesticide use by up to 95 percent. Hossein Behfar, a faculty member of the university&rsquo

Sep 20 202607:08

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, Kazakhstan advance agricultural ties with focus on extraterritorial cultivation

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Iran, Kazakhstan advance agricultural ties with focus on extraterritorial cultivation Iran, Kazakhstan advance agricultural ties with focus on extraterritorial cultivation Tehran – Iran and Kazakhstan have taken concrete steps to deepen agricultural cooperation, with both sides emphasizing extraterritorial cultivation, joint investment, and expanded trade in agricultural products during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the seventh meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union's Agricultur

Aug 17 202610:30

Iran, Kazakhstan agree to boost agricultural trade, investment

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Iran, Kazakhstan agree to boost agricultural trade, investment Iran, Kazakhstan agree to boost agricultural trade, investment Almaty – Iranian and Kazakh agricultural delegations have pledged to expand bilateral farm trade and pursue joint investments, following talks on the sidelines of the EAEU Agribusiness Policy Council meeting. Both sides explored opportunities for extraterritorial farming in Kazakhstan, given its fertile land and ample rainfall, to produce grains, oilseeds, and cor

Aug 16 202611:41

Mazandaran logs positive agri-trade balance as exports outweigh imports

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Mazandaran logs positive agri-trade balance as exports outweigh imports Mazandaran logs positive agri-trade balance as exports outweigh imports Mazandaran – Iran's northern province of Mazandaran has recorded a positive trade balance in agricultural products over the first four months of the current calendar year, driven by strong citrus and kiwifruit exports, officials said. Asadollah Teymouri-Yansari, head of Mazandaran's Agricultural Organization, reported that 1,483 export consignmen

Aug 8 202611:57

Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies

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Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies Tehran – Renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea have heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global grain supplies, fueling uncertainty in agricultural markets and raising fears of higher food prices. Ukraine has accused Russia of stepping up strikes on ports and merchant vessels, calling the attacks an effort to choke off its gr

Aug 5 202608:26

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vi

Jul 7 202608:14