Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption

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Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption Tehran – The Iranian government has set a major goal of reducing agricultural water consumption to 65 billion cubic meters by the end of the Seventh Development Plan. This reduction is crucial to address the country's water scarcity challenges and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Minist

Oct 23 202413:24

Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects

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Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with the successful implementation of over 100smart irrigation pilot projects. Fariborz Abbasi, the project manager of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's modern irrigation systems development program, highlighted this achievement at the IFarm 2024 exhibition. The Agriculture Ministry has been at the forefront

Sep 29 202413:09

Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran

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Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Tehran - Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country producing an impressive 1 million tons of dates annually. While date cultivation is possible in 15 provinces across Iran, the highest production is concentrated in six key regions: Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Fars, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Kerman. These provinces boast extensive date plantations, with Sistan and Baluchestan

Sep 15 202419:54

Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system

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Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system Tehran – The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has allocated a significant sum to modernize the country's irrigation systems, an officia said. According to Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi, 18.5 trillion rials (approximately $35 million) will be provided as facilities to farmers nationwide. The goal is to equip over 50,000 hectares of farmland with modern irrigation systems by the

Aug 31 202409:48

Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony

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Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony Iran launches autumn sowing ceremony Autumn sowing campaign kicks off in Iran, emphasizing concentrated cultivation of crops to maximize water efficiency.Ahead of the new crop year, Iranian farmers and agricultural officials gather annually to discuss and plan for the upcoming autumn sowing season. This year, the focus is on concentrated cultivation of crops during the fall and winter months to optimize the use of available water resources while minimizing ev

Aug 27 202412:05

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the

Aug 20 202411:38

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Khuzestan – Iran has plans underway to grow a significant 20 tons of papaya fruit in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the head of Ramhormoz Agricultural Organization. Farshad Mehrabi explained that the Sweet Sinse variety of papaya, also known as tree melon, was cultivated for the first time in Ramhormoz across a 3,000 square meter area in May 2022. He highlighted tha

Aug 18 202418:48

Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons

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Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons Tehran – According to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry, some 11 million tons of wheat have been purchased from Iranian farmers at guaranteed prices in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20). Sohrab Sohrabi said the Iranian government has purchased some 11 million tons of wheat worth over $193 billion from farmers so far in carrying out a national plan that guara

Aug 14 202415:21

60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture 60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million

Aug 12 202413:53