Medicinal plant cultivation expands in south-eastern Iran despite water scarcity

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Taftan – Farmers in Taftan County, an active stratovolcano in south-eastern Iran in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, have produced 193.5 tons of medicinal plants this year, according to the director of the county's Agriculture office. Some 193 tons of medicinal plants have been produced with 250 hectares of land dedicated to drought-resistant crops including saffron, cumin, hibiscus tea, thyme, wormwood, mint, and borage, Fazlollah Kordi said. He added that the shift toward medicin

Apr 20 202612:38

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and late-season heat. "Setareh is an effective choice for managing cultivati

Apr 15 202607:18

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the announcement during a visit to seed production fields at the Araghi Mahalleh Agricultural Research Station in Gorgan. Highlighting the role of

Apr 10 202612:29

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

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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 official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, as regional tensions disrupt traditional trade routes, Iran and Russia have established a food defense shield, laying the gro

Apr 10 202612:27

Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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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 at East Azarbaijan province’s Agricultural Organization, highlighted the forage chickpea’s resilience to harsh climatic conditions, including drought and cold. He describe

Mar 28 202622:01

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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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 total area under wheat cultivation has reached approximately 6.69 million hectares, a 2.9 percent increase from

Mar 9 202613:37

Iran to permit conditional walnut imports: Official

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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, with annual output typically ranging from 250,000 to 300,000 tons. He said expansion efforts focus on re

Feb 22 202611:17

Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation

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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 initiative supports climate-adaptive cropping patterns, enhances economic returns, and promotes more efficient water use. “The firs

Feb 21 202608:43

Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed

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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 Research Department, said that replacing corn with drought-tolerant crops like sorghum offers a practical solution. Known as the “camel o

Feb 13 202610:16

110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says

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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 projects, now in their third year, are being carried out across nearly all provinces and will be expanded nationwide once completed. He said the ministry i

Feb 9 202608:15