Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity

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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 scientific planning with traditional local knowledge. These cropping models are being developed in various regions by factoring in technical and economic

Aug 19 202511:21

Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages

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South Khorasan - The Agricultural Organization in Qaenat, South Khorasan province, has introduced the cultivation of guar in the fields of the Eslamabad Agricultural Joint Stock Company as a natural green manure to enhance soil quality and resilience against drought. Mr. Ramezani, director of the organization, said the initiative aims to improve soil fertility while addressing the region’s pressing climate challenges. “Guar, an annual herbaceous plant with deep roots, thrives in ar

Aug 19 202511:16

Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey

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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 on the 2024 census. He underscored the need for branding and investment in honey-processing industries to strengthen the

Aug 16 202511:31

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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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 projects have been launched - one in the Samghabad reserve, home to centuries-oldJuniperus excelsa, and another in Fashk village in Alamut,

Aug 11 202511:38

Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety

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Sistan and Baluchestan — A new variety of white melon, named "Sisto",has been officially registered in Iran’s National Catalogue of Agricultural Varieties, according to the head of the Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. “Developed after years of extensive field research,Sistois a drought-tolerant, high-yield melon known for its exceptional aroma and flavor. Tailored to withstand the harsh climatic conditio

Jul 30 202509:04

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern irrigation systems program at the Ministry’s Water and Soil Department, said the initiative depends on funding allocations and coordination with the n

Jul 27 202510:15

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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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 following an inspection tour by agricultural experts from Dezak Center to the demonstration farm in Qaleh Salim

Jul 19 202510:49

 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran

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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 (IANA), Emad Hedayati explained that the rehabilitation efforts included debris removal, installation of

Jul 2 202517:05

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

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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 of the institute, these newly developed varieties will be available for planting beginning in the first half of 1403 (2024–2025). “Among the latest releases are three new spring wheat varieties - Mohtasham, Mana, and Dayan&mdash

Jun 24 202521:47

 Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official

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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 irradiation to produce crops that are resistant to drought and have better yield potential compared to varieties used in traditional agricultur

Jun 7 202517:22