Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Ahvaz - Researchers in southern Iran are introducing modern irrigation and soil management techniques to help date palm growers cope with drought and water shortages. Nader Salamati from the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center said traditional surface irrigation methods are inefficient under current conditions.

Oct 13 202508:09

Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries

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Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Tehran - Iran now exports agricultural products to 80 countries, with horticultural export revenues rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi. Boroumandi described the agriculture sector as vital to national food security, stressing the need to balance feeding over 90 million Iranians with protecting soil and water resources. H

Oct 12 202510:12

Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative

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Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative Tehran – Iran’s “One Billion Trees” Initiative is moving forward as officials reviewed its progress at a meeting of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO). Reza Aflatooni, Head of FRWMO, said the program has revived abandoned nurseries and plays a key role in restoring the country’s ecosystems. He called for stronger pri

Oct 6 202512:17

Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery

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Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery Tehran - Iran’s agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. According to the official, the sector grew by 5.6 percentage points last year, rebounding from a negative 2.4 percent contraction to reach positive growth of 3.2 percent. Speaking at the opening of the Nation

Sep 29 202511:39

Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunda

Sep 28 202509:01

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