Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its i

Jun 13 202612:15

Over 400 tons of watermelons from southern Iran, official says

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Over 400 tons of watermelons from southern Iran, official says Over 400 tons of watermelons from southern Iran, official says Fars - More than 400 tons of watermelons grown in Jahrom County in the southern Fars province have been exported to international markets over the past month, despite ongoing trade constraints and transportation disruptions, a local agricultural official announced. Sajjad Ghanaatian, head of Jahrom’s Agricultural Department, said agricultural exports are vital for

Jun 9 202618:51

’Agriculture Week to spotlight food security, national resilience’

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’Agriculture Week to spotlight food security, national resilience’ ’Agriculture Week to spotlight food security, national resilience’ Tehran – National Agriculture Week will serve as a platform to highlight Iran’s achievements in sustaining agricultural production, ensuring food supplies, and safeguarding national food security, according to the head of the Agriculture Week Commemoration Committee. Referring to the designation of June 11-17 as National Agriculture Week in Iran, Sey

Jun 8 202618:58

Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade

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Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is pursuing a strategy centered on active economic diplomacy, market diversification, and strong support for domestic producers, according to the Deputy Minister for Management Development and Resources. Ali Teymouri said that with the appointment of new leadership in the ministry’s international

Jun 2 202612:20

Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries

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Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries Jahrom – More than 1,500 tons of Lisbon lemons and 800 tons of dates have been exported from Jahrom County in Fars Province over the past month, according to the local director of Agriculture Department. Sajjad Ghana'atiyan underscored the importance of protecting farmers' livelihoods and noted the continued export of agricultural pro

Jun 2 202609:44

Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says

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Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Rasht – The acting deputy of the Plant Production Improvement Department of Gilan's Agricultural Organization has called for a shift away from monoculture, saying that the northern province's villa-gardens contain uncultivated lands suitable for growing saffron, blueberries, boxwood, ornamental shrubs, and other fast-yielding crops. Speaking to reporters, Manooc

May 29 202609:48

Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons

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Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons Zahedan – Farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan have so far harvested approximately 6,000 tons of apricots, with total production projected to hit 10,000 tons by the end of the season, a provincial agricultural official announced. Saeed Naroui, head of horticulture at the Sistan and Baluchestan Agricultural Organization, said 1,0

May 25 202612:34

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully produced and genetically evaluated pure pepper lines, marking a critical first step toward developing high-yield, high-quality hybrid varieties adapted to the country's diverse climate. According to Sasan Keshavarz, a researcher at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the process uses reverse engineering and

May 24 202612:50

Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually

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Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually Qazvin – Farmers in Qazvin province, situated some 150 km northwest of Tehran, have produced and harvested more than 1,075 tons of high-quality medicinal herbs across 2,769 hectares of agricultural land over the past cropping year, according to the director of Horticulture at the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Pileforoush noted that 250 spe

May 23 202612:09