Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says

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Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says Tehran - The deputy minister for Crop Production at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that wheat deliveries to purchasing centers in 2025 have nearly doubled compared with 2021. Speaking at the inaugural National Crop Pattern Conference, Majid Anjafi emphasized that such progress, achieved under harsher drought conditions, re

Sep 21 202514:44

Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues

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Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues Tehran - Iran is anticipating a strong pistachio harvest this year, boosting prospects for increased foreign currency earnings from its leading agricultural export. Jalil Karbakhsh, a senior member of the National Pistachio Association, announced on Saturday that production of dried pistachios is expected to reach 240,000 metric tons in 2025 - about 9% higher

Sep 14 202510:53

Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and internati

Sep 9 202511:42

Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion i

Sep 7 202510:11

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Iran reports rise in horticulture output Iran reports rise in horticulture output Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production,

Sep 3 202510:21

Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government

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Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government Tehran - In a press conference marking Government Week, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture affirmed that ensuring food security is the foremost responsibility of any government. Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture’s press briefing, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the 14th government’s commitment to transparency and hone

Aug 31 202522:02

Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official

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Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Tehran - Iran has purchased more than 7.7 million tons of domestically grown wheat worth 155.9 trillion tomans (approximately $3 billion) through its guaranteed procurement program during the spring season, a senior agriculture official said. Saeed Rad, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) said the government has purch

Aug 19 202511:25

Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity

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Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out stabilized cropping patterns in orchards to counter the impacts of climate change and water scarcity, according to the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry. Dariyoush Salempour called this approach a “smart strategy” that combines scie

Aug 19 202511:21

Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey

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Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey Khorasan Razavi - Beekeepers in Kuhsorkh County, Khorasan Razavi Province, have harvested over 55 tons of spring honey this year, even as severe drought conditions caused production to fall by about 30 percent. According to Hojjat Safarnejad, head of the Kuhsorkh Agricultural Organization, the county is home to around 9,100 beehives managed by 110 active beekeepers, based

Aug 16 202511:31

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Qazvin– Efforts are underway to restore some of Qazvin Province’s most treasured forests, including 500-year-old junipers and native Alamut oaks, as part of a wider push to revive drought-resistant vegetation. Azita Asadi, Director General of the province’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department, said two forest enrichment pr

Aug 11 202511:38