Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland

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Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Birjand – Cumin has emerged as a strategic crop for South Khorasan Province, playing a pivotal role in boosting farmer incomes and promoting agricultural sustainability in Iran's arid and water-scarce regions, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Speaking at a cumin harvest thanksgiving ceremony, Mohsen Esfandyari emphasized that the event was far more than a

May 19 202611:32

Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces

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Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Iran imports 100,000 tons of overseas farm products, minister announces Tehran – Iran has taken delivery of its first shipments of crops produced through overseas farming, including 60,000 tons of barley and 40,000 tons of cooking oil, the Minister of Agriculture announced on Tuesday. Gholamreza Nouri told reporters that the products entered the country via northern routes, marking a milestone in Iran's strategy to e

May 19 202611:29

Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’

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Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’ Pistachio, kiwi exports rise during ’Ramadan War’ Tehran – Iran's pistachio and kiwi exports not only continued but increased during the recent "Ramadan War" period compared to pre-war levels, a senior agriculture ministry official said. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, said the sector produces 26 million tons of annual output, including fruits, greenhouse crops, and medicinal plants.

May 18 202612:02

Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher

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Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Ahvaz – Shifting sugar beet farming from spring to autumn in Khuzestan has enabled farmers to capitalize on rainfall and cut irrigation water use, a model now being institutionalized by the province's agricultural research center, a researcher says. Hossein Kazemi, a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, describ

May 18 202611:55

US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report

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US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report Tehran – The ongoing US military adventures in the Strait of Hormuz have forced British farmers to abandon chemical fertilizers in favor of seaweed, a dramatic shift that environmental experts warn could introduce severe ecological problems, according to a report. The move comes after soaring prices for imported fe

May 17 202611:55

Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman

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Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Kerman – The green mango harvest season has officially commenced in southern Kerman, with local agricultural officials forecasting a yield of more than 3,900 tons this year. Sadegh Hosseinzadeh, head of horticulture at the Southern Kerman Agriculture Organization, announced that picking began in late May. “Currently, about 560 hectares of orchards across Jiroft, Anbarabad, Kahnuj, Rudbar-e Jonub

May 17 202611:30

Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations

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Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations Tehran – The head of the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced that expanding agricultural cooperation with Africa and the Americas is a top priority, signaling a major push to strengthen the country's agricultural diplomacy across the Mediterranean, Africa,

May 15 202619:37

‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’

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‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ ‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ Tehran – The head of the Public Relations Center at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to leverage the expertise of academics and media professionals to help communicate the ministry's agricultural and food security policies. Seyed Sajjad Hosseini noted that despite wartime conditions, the country has not faced major difficulties in supplying essential commodities. "War inevi

May 15 202619:25

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch

May 12 202612:04

Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply

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Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has produced one million tons of vegetables and summer crops, with tomatoes leading as the main crop, a local agricultural official announced. According to Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production at Bushehr's Agriculture Organization, tomatoes alone account for 660,000 tons grown on 12,000 hectares. She noted that the province ranks first in

May 12 202612:03