Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official East Azarbaijan - In a bid to advance sustainable agriculture and optimize resource efficiency, the cultivation of chickpea forage crops in rainfed lands has been introduced as a strategic solution in East Azarbaijan Province, according to a senior agricultural official. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Affairs

Mar 28 202622:01

Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits

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Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits Astara – As part of efforts to enhance the quality and productivity of kiwi fruits across the orchards of the border city of Astara, northern province of Gilan, Iranian researchers have launched a new method to enrich the roots and growth of the fruit. The method makes use of river sand to prepare a proper condition for the trees to have stronger roots through r

Mar 18 202603:10

North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry

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North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry North Khorasan - North Khorasan province, situated in northeastern Iran, has produced 120,000 mulberry saplings this year in a bid to expand mulberry farming and support sericulture, a regional agriculture official announced. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director of Animal Production at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said 70,000 saplings will be distr

Mar 14 202612:58

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The to

Mar 9 202613:37

Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says

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Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the country ranks second worldwide in dairy cattle breeding and is among the top five producers of broiler chickens globally. Speaking at the 64th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Gholamreza Nouri said that althoug

Feb 27 202610:32

VP calls for export-oriented agricultural production

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VP calls for export-oriented agricultural production VP calls for export-oriented agricultural production Tehran – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref urged reforms to cropping patterns, higher productivity, improved product quality, and agricultural output geared toward regional export markets. Highlighting the government’s regional approach to production, particularly in agriculture, Aref said Iran’s free trade agreement with member states of the Eurasian Econom

Feb 27 202610:24

Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops

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Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Tehran - Iran will introduce a national identification and traceability system for seven major crop products, wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, rice, legumes, and field-grown tomatoes, as part of the first phase of a new regulatory directive. The rollout was reviewed at a meeting convened by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Crop Production, with participation from the Agricu

Feb 24 202611:32

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites

Feb 23 202609:37

Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation

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Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan - Iran’s western Lorestan Province has launched a program to develop orchards on sloped, low-yield lands using drought-resistant crops such as almonds and olives, aiming to boost productivity while reducing pressure on water resources, an official said. Mr. Beiranvand, head of horticulture at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said the i

Feb 21 202608:43

West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually

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West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually Urmia - West Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran produces more than 7 million licensed saplings and rootstocks annually, retaining its position as Iran’s top producer in the sector, provincial agricultural authorities announced. Mohammad Reza Asghari, head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said the province has consistently ranked first nat

Feb 17 202609:14