Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-to-launch-2,000-model-farms

Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will

Apr 28 202612:30

Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Bushehr-leads-Iran-in-spirulina-production

Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production Bushehr – The southern Bushehr province has emerged as Iran's leading producer of spirulina, marking a major step forward in the development of modern, knowledge-based aquaculture. Provincial officials recently visited a spirulina microalgae cultivation unit in the village of Ashkali, Tangestan County, to assess its operations, development plans, and challenges. Aqil Amini, Director-General of Bushehr

Apr 27 202611:49

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iranian-researchers-produce-98-percent-of-national-seed-varieties

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently culti

Apr 27 202611:48

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-halts-chicken,-egg-imports,-achieves-full-self–sufficiency

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Tehran – Iran has recorded zero imports of chicken meat and eggs, marking a major achievement in the country's push for agricultural self-sufficiency, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. In an interview with ISNA on Saturday, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, confirmed that no chicken meat

Apr 25 202609:56

Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Golestan-exports-24m-dollars-in-fishery-products-in-past-year-

Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year Golestan – The northern Golestan Province exported $24 million worth of fishery products last year, achieving a major milestone in the region's economic development, the province's Director General of Fisheries announced. Ismaeil Jabbari said that in the Iranian year 1404, exports included packaged shrimp, cage-farmed rainbow trout, farmed caviar, fish feed, and orn

Apr 25 202609:49

Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026

https://en.maj.ir/late/Minister-expects-Iran’s-wheat-output-to-stand-at-14m-tons-in-2026

Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026 Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026 Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has projected domestic wheat production at 13.5 to 14 million tons for the current crop year. Speaking on a news program, Gholamreza Nouri described the securing of essential commodities during what he called the "Third Imposed War" as a collective effort across all levels of government, supply chains, and the public.

Apr 24 202609:11

Khuzestan’s aquaculture exports reach over 8 countries worldwide: Official

https://en.maj.ir/late/Khuzestan’s-aquaculture-exports-reach-over-8-countries-worldwide:-Official-

Khuzestan’s aquaculture exports reach over 8 countries worldwide: Official Khuzestan’s aquaculture exports reach over 8 countries worldwide: Official Ahvaz – Khuzestan southern province has exported 55,000 tons of locally produced aquaculture products to over eight countries under strict veterinary health supervision, a senior official announced. Nasser Askari Fard, Director General of the Veterinary Organization of Khuzestan Province, said that specialized health monitoring of productio

Apr 21 202608:30

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

https://en.maj.ir/late/Medicinal-plant-cultivation-expands-in-south–eastern-Iran-despite-water-scarcity

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

Apr 20 202612:38

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Khorasan-Razavi-leads-Iran-in-saffron,-cumin,-Asafoetida-production

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production Tehran – Khorasan Razavi province ranks first in Iran for both cultivation area and production of saffron, cumin, and asafoetida – three medicinal plants that generate significant foreign currency earnings, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Majid Jafari said water scarcity remains the country's biggest production cha

Apr 17 202610:19

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Over-200-fishery-research-projects-to-be-implemented-this-year

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated: Given the country's circumstances, the institut

Apr 16 202608:55