Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming

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Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Tehran - Iran has introduced a new soybean variety, Arta (SOY-401-3), designed to boost productivity through enhanced environmental stress tolerance and efficient mechanized harvesting, following official approval by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Developed by Iranian plant breeders, Arta combines drought tolerance

Jul 18 202612:37

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheri

Jul 17 202612:28

Khorasan Razavi to triple caviar production by year-end, official says

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Khorasan Razavi to triple caviar production by year-end, official says Khorasan Razavi to triple caviar production by year-end, official says Tehran – Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is expected to triple its caviar production by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (1405), driven by the expansion of sturgeon farming and the adoption of modern aquaculture technologies, a provincial official said. Mohsen Barkhordar, Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs at the Kho

Jul 14 202610:28

Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture

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Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Tehran – Iran has launched a five-year strategy to quadruple the contribution of rainfed agriculture to national food production, raising its share from 10% to 40%, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Crop Production Majid Anjafi announced. The plan aims to increase rainfed wheat production to 6 million metric tons, oilseed output to 600,000 metric tons, and forage production to

Jul 13 202611:41

East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report

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East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report Tehran – Iran's East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, has consolidated its status as one of the country's foremost centers for purebred horse breeding, with more than 2,000 officially identified and registered horses, according to a report. Authorities have expanded the province's microchip-based horse identification system, a key initiative aime

Jul 12 202609:25

Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings

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Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings Tehran – Iran's southern Bushehr province is preparing to significantly expand its marine aquaculture sector with the construction of a new marine fish hatchery and nursery center expected to produce 5 million fingerlings annually, provincial fisheries officials announced. Aqil Amini, Director General of Bushehr Fisheries, said the facility is being built alongside an existing shrimp

Jul 12 202609:19

Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model

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Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Isfahan - Iran has introduced a new high-density forage maize cultivation model that could save up to 1.5 billion cubic meters of water annually if adopted nationwide, according to the Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Masoud Torabi, head of the center, said the initiative was developed to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate change

Jul 11 202611:07

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vi

Jul 7 202608:14

Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns

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Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that food security is increasingly evolving into a geopolitical challenge, with governments around the world placing greater emphasis on strengthening domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports amid rising global uncertainty. According to the FAO, geopolitical te

Jul 7 202608:11

Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture

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Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture Tehran – Iranian researchers are making significant progress toward the domestication and commercial cultivation of Caspian white fish (or Caspian kutum), a move aimed at reducing reliance on wild catches from the Caspian Sea while supporting the long-term growth of the country's aquaculture sector. Mohammad Sayyad Boura

Jul 7 202608:06