Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative fo

Jul 19 202510:49

 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran

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32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran Tehran - The Acting Director of the Agricultural Water Affairs Office at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that approximately 32,000 kilometers of qanats have been renovated across Iran as part of a nationwide initiative to restore the country’s historic water infrastructure. In an interview with the Iranian Agriculture News Agency (IAN

Jul 2 202517:05

Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions

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Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Tehran – The Dryland Agricultural Research Institute of Iran has announced the release of 17 new rainfed crop varieties developed for cultivation in the country’s cold, temperate, and warm rainfed regions. According to Mozaffar Roustaee, the head o

Jun 24 202521:47

 Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official

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Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official A senior official from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said nuclear technologies like gamma radiation have hugely boosted the country’s ability to increase agricultural output and prevent food waste. Ebrahim Moghisseh, who leads agricultural research programs in AEOI, said on Wednesday that Iran has been using various forms of nuclear irradiati

Jun 7 202517:22

 Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit

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Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Tehran – In response to growing climate challenges, Iran has taken decisive action to safeguard its agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced the creation of a Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat during a high-level meeting of the Crisis Management Headquarters. "The establishment of this per

Apr 28 202515:53

 Iran, Africa focus on agricultural collaboration for economic growt

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Iran, Africa focus on agricultural collaboration for economic growt Iran, Africa focus on agricultural collaboration for economic growt Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the vast opportunities for increased bilateral trade and the exchange of agricultural technology between Iran and African nations. "Agriculture is the key to unlocking deeper economic and cultural ties between Iran and Africa," Nouri, addressing the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, said emphasizing

Apr 28 202513:32

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongs

Apr 21 202506:11

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is th

Apr 18 202509:55

Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months

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Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months Tehran - Iran has managed to export pistachios worth over $1.3 billion to various countries in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs said. According to Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran exported 1.3 billion worth of pistachios to various countries from March 2024 to January 19, 2025. La

Feb 11 202511:38

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54