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

Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government

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Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government Tehran - In a press conference marking Government Week, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture affirmed that ensuring food security is the foremost responsibility of any government. Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture’s press briefing, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the 14th government’s commitment to transparency and hone

Aug 31 202522:02

Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official

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Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Tehran - Iran has purchased more than 7.7 million tons of domestically grown wheat worth 155.9 trillion tomans (approximately $3 billion) through its guaranteed procurement program during the spring season, a senior agriculture official said. Saeed Rad, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) said the government has purch

Aug 19 202511:25

Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity

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Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity 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 scie

Aug 19 202511:21

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

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

Aug 19 202511:16

Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey

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Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey 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

Aug 16 202511:31

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province 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 pr

Aug 11 202511:38

Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety

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Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety 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 m

Jul 30 202509:04

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

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

Jul 27 202510:15

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming 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 fo

Jul 19 202510:49