De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report

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De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report Tehran - While fears grew over rising prices of essential goods due to the war, Iran and Russia have unveiled a surprise strategy. The new agreement facilitates the direct entry of grains through a secure northern corridor, marking an end to dollar-driven volatility in the food market. According to a report carried by the offi

Apr 10 202612:27

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

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 to permit conditional walnut imports: Official

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Iran to permit conditional walnut imports: Official Iran to permit conditional walnut imports: Official Tehran - Iran will allow conditional walnut imports as domestic production of dried in-shell walnuts is projected at about 250,000 tons this year, despite drought, summer heat stress, and early spring frost, a senior agriculture official said. Dariush Salempour, Director General of Dried Fruits Affairs at the Ministry, said the country maintains nearly 190,000 hectares of walnut orchards, wi

Feb 22 202611:17

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

Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed

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Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed Tehran - A senior researcher at Iran’s Animal Science Research Institute has identified water scarcity as the most significant climate-related challenge affecting the country’s agriculture, particularly high water-demand crops such as grain and silage corn. Alireza Aghashahi, Associate Professor and Head of the Livestock and Poultry Nutrition Res

Feb 13 202610:16

110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says

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110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says 110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran is implementing 110 pilot smart irrigation projects covering about 10,000 hectares nationwide as part of a broader push to boost water efficiency and deploy renewable energy in agriculture, a deputy agriculture minister said. Safdar Niyazi Shahraki, deputy for water and soil affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, told IRNA the p

Feb 9 202608:15

100,000 rose stems exported to intl markets from southwest: Official

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100,000 rose stems exported to intl markets from southwest: Official 100,000 rose stems exported to intl markets from southwest: Official Yasuj - The Head of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Provincial Organization of Agriculture announced that 100,000 rose stems produced in the province have been exported to countries along the Persian Gulf during the current year. According to the Public Relations Office of the provincial Agriculture Organization, Reza Farazi said the southwestern Kohgiluyeh a

Feb 8 202612:11

Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan

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Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan Mashhad - A livestock breeding reform program has increased production among nomadic communities in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province by up to 90%, a provincial official said. Mohammad Hossein Jafari, Director General of Nomadic Affairs in the province, said the program has raised breeding efficiency by about 45% through scientific fe

Jan 30 202610:19

Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says

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Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced Iran is self-sufficient in livestock products and produces more than domestic demand in many areas. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad stressed the key role of the livestock and poultry sectors in ensuring

Jan 30 202610:03