Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture

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Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture Tehran – As Iran marks the 59th anniversary of its Plant Protection Organization (PPO), the agency's head has underscored its strategic role in safeguarding the nation's agricultural production through pest monitoring, pesticide regulation, early warning systems, and international cooperation. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam described plant protection expe

May 3 202609:51

Qom province makes historic first export of rainbow trout to Azerbaijan

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Qom province makes historic first export of rainbow trout to Azerbaijan Qom province makes historic first export of rainbow trout to Azerbaijan Qom – Iran's Qom province, located 125 kilometers south of Tehran, has exported its first-ever shipment of farmed rainbow trout to a foreign country, a senior agricultural official announced. Mohammad Reza Fallah Ataee, head of the Fisheries Department of Qom's Agricultural Organization, confirmed that a 4.5-ton consignment was loaded and dispatc

May 2 202612:46

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Researc

May 2 202612:43

Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister

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Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Tehran — The Iranian minister of agriculture announced that 85 percent of the nation’s food security is provided by domestic producers and farmers, underscoring the vital role of local agriculture in meeting the country’s dietary needs. "Eighty-five percent of our food security is secured by our dear domestic producers and farmers. Rega

May 2 202612:42

Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest

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Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province expects to harvest over 1.5 million tons of sugar beets from 26,000 hectares of farmland this season, a senior agricultural official announced. Koorosh Norouzi, cultivation director of the Khuzestan Agriculture Organization, said contracts have been signed with 14 sugar factories nationwide to process the crop. “Sugar beets are being cultivated a

Apr 28 202612:33

New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deput

Apr 27 202611:46

Wheat production, harvest increase

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Wheat production, harvest increase Wheat production, harvest increase Tehran - A member of the Pricing Council for Basic Agricultural Products has announced an increase in wheat production for the 2025–2026 crop year, predicting that approximately 14 million tons of wheat will be harvested in the country this year. Ata Hashemi, a member of the Pricing and Support Policy Council for Basic Agricultural Products, spoke to Mehr News Agency about the status of wheat production in the 2025&nda

Apr 21 202608:29

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

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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

Off-season forage harvest underway across Tehran province

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Off-season forage harvest underway across Tehran province Off-season forage harvest underway across Tehran province Tehran – Harvesting of off-season mixed forage crops has begun in farms across Tehran Province, a local agricultural official announced. Mahmoudreza Ajudani, director of crop production at the Tehran Province Agriculture Organization, said the harvest of green forage from mixed-cultivation fields is now underway in various counties throughout the province. "In order to ma

Apr 19 202611:22

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production

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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