Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official

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Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official Tehran – Iran’s wheat production is expected to reach 8.8 million tons in the current crop year (September 2024-2025), an official with the Agriculture Ministry said. “If the rainfall is appropriate and fertilization is timely, we can hope that the production for the 1404-1405 crop year will reach 7.7 million tons this year and even 8.5 million tons,&rdq

Jan 19 202609:02

Iranian researchers introduce virus-free citrus seedlings

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Iranian researchers introduce virus-free citrus seedlings Iranian researchers introduce virus-free citrus seedlings Tehran - Researchers at Iran’s Citrus and Subtropical Fruits Research Institute have developed virus-free citrus propagation material and officially introduced two new blood orange varieties, “Aria” and “Irsa,” marking a significant advance in the country’s citrus industry. Speaking at the institute, Sirus Aghajanzadeh, Head of the Citrus and S

Jan 6 202611:08

Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says

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Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the government is firmly pursuing economic reforms centered on social justice, with the dual goal of ensuring that public subsidies and entitlements are delivered directly to citizens while safeguarding sustainable national food security. Speaking on Friday evening at a meeting of the ministry’s

Jan 3 202607:30

Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states

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Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states Tehran - Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry’s water and soil department said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said the equipment was exported to 18 countries, mainly in Central Asia, including

Dec 30 202508:04

’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

Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

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Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Tehran - The Deputy for Research, Technology, and Knowledge Transfer at Iran’s Plant Protection Research Institute has highlighted the institute’s extensive efforts in preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and invasive weeds, advancing biological pest control, and monitoring pesticide residues, stressing that plant protection

Dec 30 202506:28

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

Dec 30 202506:22

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a

Dec 28 202520:10

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council.

Dec 27 202510:49

Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent

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Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Tehran- Iran’s farmed shrimp production has risen by 37 percent so far in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026) compared to the same period last year, surpassing 50,000 tons, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics at the organization, said the total area under shrimp culti

Dec 26 202511:22