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

Iran moves to boost onion exports to prevent waste, stabilize market

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Iran moves to boost onion exports to prevent waste, stabilize market Iran moves to boost onion exports to prevent waste, stabilize market Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture announced new measures to facilitate the export of onions surplus to domestic demand, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses and support market stability. Majid Anjafi said Iran’s average monthly onion consumption is approximately 200,000 tons. “Taking into a

Jan 26 202609:47

New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin

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New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin Qazvin - The Director of Crop Production at the Qazvin Provincial Agriculture Organization has announced that the adoption of a new wheat planting pattern - three rows on raised beds - will significantly boost crop yields while reducing pressure on water and soil resources in the northwestern city. Hassan Jalilvand said the modern cultivation method, promoted by provincial ag

Jan 24 202611:32

Bushehr province expects to produce 650,000 tons of tomato

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Bushehr province expects to produce 650,000 tons of tomato Bushehr province expects to produce 650,000 tons of tomato Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has already harvested over 240,000 tons of off-season tomatoes, with total production expected to reach 650,000 tons by the end of the season. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official website, quoting Kobra Tavakoli, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement at Bushehr Agricultural Jihad Organization, this year’s

Jan 20 202610:26

800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says

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800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says 800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says Tehran - The Director General of the Office of Forecasting and Control of Harmful Agents at Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has announced that 800,000 tons of wheat seed have been treated since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (ends on March 20). Akbar Ahangaran highlighted the strategic importance of the operation, describing seed treatment as the most fundamen

Jan 20 202609:23

Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official

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Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official Tehran – Iran’s wheat production is expected to reach 8.8 million tons in the current crop year (September 2024-2025), an official with the Agriculture Ministry said. “If the rainfall is appropriate and fertilization is timely, we can hope that the production for the 1404-1405 crop year will reach 7.7 million tons this year and even 8.5 million tons,&rdq

Jan 19 202609:02

Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says

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Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says Semnan – A faculty member of Agricultural Research Education And Extension Department in the central province of Semnan described cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a valuable species of cactus that can play a major role in value chain of animal feed industry. “Although the nutritional value of this cactus is lower compared to other common forages, but it can

Jan 18 202610:32

Iran targets to produce 1.2m tons of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, official says

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Iran targets to produce 1.2m tons of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, official says Iran targets to produce 1.2m tons of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, official says Tehran – The Agriculture Ministry has plans underway to produce some 1.2 million tons of tomatoes, potatoes and onions in the current Iranian crop year as part of efforts to help balance prices in the market, according to a senior official with the Ministry. “This year, we have projected to produce 1.193 million tons of tomato

Jan 15 202602:59