Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output

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Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output Hamedan – The western Hamedan Province, covering just 1.2% of Iran’s land area, accounts for about 4% of the country’s medicinal plant cultivation and output, positioning it as a major national hub, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Horticulture Director Behrouz Foroozanfar said the province hosts 4% of Iran’s med

Feb 15 202608:26

Iran introduces software to calculate optimal seeding rates for field crops

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Iran introduces software to calculate optimal seeding rates for field crops Iran introduces software to calculate optimal seeding rates for field crops Khorramabad - A new software application designed to calculate precise seed requirements per hectare has been developed by Mohammad Hossein Moradi, a mechanization specialist in Delfan County, western Lorestan Province. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agricutlre, the tool enables agricultural professiona

Feb 14 202610:15

Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed

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Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed Tehran - A senior researcher at Iran’s Animal Science Research Institute has identified water scarcity as the most significant climate-related challenge affecting the country’s agriculture, particularly high water-demand crops such as grain and silage corn. Alireza Aghashahi, Associate Professor and Head of the Livestock and Poultry Nutrition Res

Feb 13 202610:16

110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says

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110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says 110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran is implementing 110 pilot smart irrigation projects covering about 10,000 hectares nationwide as part of a broader push to boost water efficiency and deploy renewable energy in agriculture, a deputy agriculture minister said. Safdar Niyazi Shahraki, deputy for water and soil affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, told IRNA the p

Feb 9 202608:15

Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation

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Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation Markazi - Expanding canola cultivation within wheat-based crop rotation systems can significantly boost wheat production while improving soil health and water efficiency, an official says. Mr. Gholi-Pour, Director of Crop Production at the Markazi Provincial Department of Agriculture, said that rotating canola with wheat strengthens soil structure, reduces pests a

Feb 7 202610:37

Kurdestan province produces 350,000 tons of potatoes annually

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Kurdestan province produces 350,000 tons of potatoes annually Kurdestan province produces 350,000 tons of potatoes annually Sanandaj - The northwestern province of Kurdestan produces about 350,000 tons of potatoes each year from roughly 8,500 hectares of farmland, underscoring its key role in Iran’s potato supply, a senior agricultural official said. Sa’adi Naghshbandi, head of the Kurdestan Agricultural Organization, said the planned establishment of a seed potato association woul

Feb 6 202609:21

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production

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Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari - The southwestern province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari produces more than 60% of Iran’s aquatic feed, ranking first nationwide, a senior official said. Mr. Davoudi-Nia, Deputy for Planning and Economic Affairs at the provincial Agricultural Organization, said agriculture accounts for 20–25% of exports and over 30% of employment in the province. H

Feb 6 202609:10

South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production

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South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production Birjand – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan Province has consolidated its position as a global leader in the production of barberry and saffron and is prioritizing the expansion of agro-processing industries to enhance value addition in the agricultural sector, a senior provincial official said. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr. Esfand

Jan 31 202606:05

Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth

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Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth Markazi - Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, has established itself as Iran's leading hub for medicinal plants, with its cultivation area expanding forty-fold to over 4,000 hectares, a provincial official said. "The province is positioned to become the national center for both production and processing," said Ahmad Asadi, Director o

Jan 27 202610:00

Iran develops homegrown feed crops to replace costly American imports

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Iran develops homegrown feed crops to replace costly American imports Iran develops homegrown feed crops to replace costly American imports Tehran - Iranian agricultural researchers have introduced two domestically cultivable plants that could significantly reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported American livestock feed, a move that currently consumes a substantial portion of Iran's vital oil revenues. According to a scientist from Semnan Agricultural Research Center, the crops "Cameli

Jan 27 202609:57