Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan

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Hamedan — Capparis, a drought-tolerant medicinal plant with low water requirements, has been introduced for the first time in Asadabad County, situated in Hamedan western province. According to Moslem Hassanabadi, Director of the Asadabad County Agricultural Organization, 30 hectares of local farmland have been allocated to the cultivation of Capparis as part of efforts to optimize water consumption, strengthen agricultural resilience, and expand alternative cropping patterns adapted to

Dec 13 202511:40

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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Tehran - The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO says soil is far more than a physical resource - it underpins environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, peace, and global food security. Speaking at the International Symposium on World Soil Day, hosted by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hassan Fartousi stressed the need for integrated watershed management amid growing environmental pressures. He noted that many UNESCO W

Dec 1 202511:22

Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd

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Tehran - A specialized session on “Planning Asafoetida Plantations Based on the Value Chain and Production” was held alongside the annual gathering of provincial horticulture directors and deputy ministers for crop production in the central province of Yazd, highlighting the role of medicinal plants in promoting sustainable agriculture and a green economy. The session, attended by Akbar Sheikh-Alishahi, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement; Mohammadreza Ghafarian, Director of Hor

Nov 30 202512:53

Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted

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Istanbul – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture called for urgent global action to curb the loss of water and food resources during a high-level international panel on preventing water and food waste in Istanbul, attended by senior officials, ministers, researchers, and international organizations. In his address on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri noted that the protection of water and food has become a universal priority with direct implications for economic stability, social well-being, and e

Nov 28 202511:59

Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming

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Hamedan – The western city of Hamedan has initiated pilot cultivation of lower-water and high-value crops, the director of Horticulture at the province’s agricultural organization announced. For the first time in Hamedan, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and a range of medicinal plants—including jojoba, caparis, and asafoetida—are being grown experimentally, Mohammad Shahbazi said. He noted that these crops are well-suited to the region’s climate due to their strong

Nov 22 202511:35

Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes

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Tehran — Healthy soil is essential for producing safe food, sustaining life, purifying water, and resisting pollution, a senior agriculture official said, underscoring its central role in national strategies for soil protection, sustainable farming, and healthy urban development. Seyed Esmaeil Salehi, Deputy Director for Soil Improvement and Fertility at the Agricultural Soil Affairs Office, highlighted this year’s World Soil Day theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.&rdqu

Nov 16 202511:11

Minister highlights importance of modern agricultural methods in water resource management

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Tabriz - Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has called for the use of modern agricultural methods to manage water resources. “Today, new techniques are being used around the world to reduce water consumption and increase agricultural productivity. We, too, must make use of these methods. Through greenhouse cultivation, we can achieve five to six times more efficiency from each unit of water while also increasing agricultural production,” Nouri said recently. “

Nov 14 202512:03

Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official

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Tehran - The future of Iran’s export growth depends on expanding health-oriented and organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at the 14th Iran Organic Exhibition, Seyed Reza Noorani said that while the concept of organic products was little known in 2006, it has now become a national priority, with growing demand among patients, expectant mothers, and health-conscious families. He stressed that amid rising medicine costs and limited healthcare

Nov 3 202511:15

Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the current productivity. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Exten

Nov 1 202512:18

Iranian delegation visits China’s exhibition of advanced agricultural technologies

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Tehran - On the second day of its visit to China, an Iranian delegation toured the Exhibition of Advanced Agricultural Technologies in Shanghai, where the latest innovations in modern agriculture were showcased. The exhibition featured drought- and stress-resistant seed varieties, agricultural drones for spraying and seeding, and a range of other cutting-edge technologies aimed at boosting productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector. During the visit, the hosts provided an ove

Oct 26 202513:11