’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted

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Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad added: “Based on the results of the apiary ce

Dec 20 202510:17

Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production

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Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production Tehran - Damask rose, also known as the Isfahan rose, has been cultivated in Iran for centuries and is celebrated as the country’s national flower due to its profound cultural and historical significance. The rose, with colors ranging from light pink to bright red, belongs to the Rosaceae family, and its fresh and dried flowers and buds are widely utilized. The plant is also highly dro

Dec 19 202507:01

Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary

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Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary Tehran - Iran will participate in the 2026 International Rangelands and Pastoralists event in Hungary, following the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, a senior official announced. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangelands Affairs Office at the Natural Resources a

Dec 15 202511:47

Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan

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Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan 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

Dec 13 202511:40

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security 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

Dec 1 202511:22

Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd

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Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd 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 agricultur

Nov 30 202512:53

Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted

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Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted 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 wa

Nov 28 202511:59

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

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

Nov 22 202511:35

Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes

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Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes 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 A

Nov 16 202511:11