Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety

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Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Maragheh – Iranian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing a new durum wheat variety named 'Dayan'. This high-yielding variety is specifically designed for cultivation in diverse dryland regions of the country, including temperate, cold, and warm climates.Moffazar Roostaei, director of the Arid and Rainfed Agriculture Research Institute, highlighted

Dec 11 202412:58

Iran Agricultural Bank pledges support for knowledge-based agriculture

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Iran Agricultural Bank pledges support for knowledge-based agriculture Iran Agricultural Bank pledges support for knowledge-based agriculture Tehran – The Agricultural Bank of Iran has announced its commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy within the agricultural sector. In a recent statement, CEO Vahab Mottaghi-Nia emphasized the bank's role in driving innovation and technological advancements in agriculture. "As Iran transitions towards a post-industrial economy, the Agricultu

Dec 2 202414:12

Iran rice output hits record high

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Iran rice output hits record high Iran rice output hits record high Tehran – Iran's domestic rice production reached a record high of 2.6 million tons in 2024, a deputy minister said. "Iranian farmers across the country managed to produce 2.6 million tons of rice in 2024,” Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Planning and Economics, said.Outlining the government's strategy to ensure sufficient rice supplies for the nation, he added, however, the country still faces a signi

Nov 25 202412:55

Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis

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Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis Shiraz – A groundbreaking achievement in veterinary medicine was unveiled on Wednesday, November 20th, as the Shiraz branch of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute presented a novel vaccine for bovine theileriosis.This marks the first time in the world that such a vaccine has been successfully developed.The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials,

Nov 24 202413:56

Iran exports 10,000 tons in 7 months

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Iran exports 10,000 tons in 7 months Iran exports 10,000 tons in 7 months Tehran – The amount of Iranian tea shipped out of the country in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21) stands at 10,000 tons, the head of Iran’s Tea Organization (ITO) said. Habib Jahansaz added that the country also imported 30,000 tons of tea in the mentioned seven months.According to the official, the government has purchased 11,500 tons of tea leaves from domestic

Nov 24 202412:40

Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output

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Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Tehran – Iran has extended its dryland wheat production initiative for another five years, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. The program, which was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Execution of Imam Khomeini Order, aims to boost wheat production in the country's rainfed agricultural lands.Speaking at an event honoring the initiative's participants, attended

Nov 5 202414:08

Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds

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Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation with the development of seven new hybrid lettuce seed varieties. The new cultivars, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology of the University Jihad, are poised to enhance the country's vegetable production. Nouri emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in boosti

Nov 4 202411:37

Iran aims to boost legume production

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Iran aims to boost legume production Iran aims to boost legume production Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled major plans to increase domestic legume production, aiming to cultivate 814,000 hectares of land with various legumes in the 2023-2024 agricultural year, targeting a yield of 720,000 tons. The primary focus for the current year is on chickpeas, lentils, beans, and other legumes like mung beans and broad beans. However, challenges such as climate change, limited

Nov 2 202414:21

Iran Ministry of Agriculture honored with Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture honored with Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal Iran Ministry of Agriculture honored with Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Agriculture was bestowed with the prestigious Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal on Monday. The award, presented by the Center for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), recognizes the Ministry's significant contributions to rural development, poverty redu

Oct 15 202407:49

Iran egg exports soar amid government support

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Iran egg exports soar amid government support Iran egg exports soar amid government support Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in its agricultural sector, with egg exports doubling in recent months, an official said. Mohammad Moradi, the Managing Director of the Central Poultry Farmers Union, expressed enthusiasm about the industry's progress, stating that the surge in egg exports has exceeded initial expectations. The official attributed this success to a combination of gove

Oct 10 202410:22