Mazandaran Province is Iran agricultural export hub, deputy minister says

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Mazandaran Province is Iran agricultural export hub, deputy minister says Mazandaran Province is Iran agricultural export hub, deputy minister says Tehran - Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said Mazandaran Province is the nation's undisputed agricultural hub, responsible for powering over $8 billion in annual agricultural exports. "With confidence, we can say Mazandaran is the agricultural hub of Iran," Boroumandi said. "The numbers don't lie – Mazandaran isn't just ano

Jun 4 202506:04

Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels

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Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels Rasht – Iran's silkworm breeding program has achieved a significant breakthrough, increasing its genetic diversity to an impressive 122 distinct lines. Reza Soorati Zanjani, head of the National Silk Research Center, announced this, emphasizing that this unique genetic breadth is a testament to the center's dedicated research efforts. He also highlighted Iran's h

Jun 2 202505:53

 Agriculture Ministry launches smart farming system in third phase of crop pattern reform

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Agriculture Ministry launches smart farming system in third phase of crop pattern reform Agriculture Ministry launches smart farming system in third phase of crop pattern reform Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Ministry is set to introduce an advanced smart monitoring system for its national crop pattern initiative, aiming to boost water efficiency and agricultural productivity, a senior official announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension

May 24 202505:40

Agriculture Minister vows to overhaul distribution network, bridge farm-to-table divide

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Agriculture Minister vows to overhaul distribution network, bridge farm-to-table divide Agriculture Minister vows to overhaul distribution network, bridge farm-to-table divide Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Minister has underscored the ministry's firm commitment to reforming the agricultural product distribution network and significantly reducing the gap between farm production and consumer purchase. Speaking on the critical need for structural changes within the agricultural distribution sys

May 19 202521:41

FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market

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FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market Tehran - As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Iranian pistachio export standards, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios — one of

May 19 202521:21

Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials

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Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Tehran – Following successful pilot programs, Iran is scaling up the use of integrated pest management (IPM) in rice cultivation, which has demonstrated a reduction in chemical pesticide use, said the head of the Plant Protection Research Institute. Shahram Naeimi, speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture news portal on World Plant Health Day, highlighted the strategic importance of the

May 14 202521:31

 President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis

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President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – The Iranian President has demanded a comprehensive overhaul of agricultural planning, emphasizing the need for a national data system and climate-appropriate cultivation patterns. In a recent surprise visit to the Ministry of Agriculture, Masoud Pezeshkian warned that ignoring water and soil resources in development efforts is unsustainable,

May 12 202519:10

Greenhouse cultivation key to food security: Agriculture Minister

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Greenhouse cultivation key to food security: Agriculture Minister Greenhouse cultivation key to food security: Agriculture Minister Ardabil Province – The Iranian minister of agriculture hailed greenhouse cultivation as a crucial solution for Iran's dry climate and an essential tool for achieving food security. Addressing the inauguration of the Qarah Qabaq greenhouse complex in Parsabad Moghan in the northwestern province of Ardabil, Gholamreza Nouri said, “Greenhouses are a

May 11 202508:21

 Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit

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Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Tehran – In response to growing climate challenges, Iran has taken decisive action to safeguard its agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced the creation of a Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat during a high-level meeting of the Crisis Management Headquarters. "The establishment of this per

Apr 28 202515:53

Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28