Wheat harvest underway in northwestern Iran’s Maragheh

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Wheat harvest underway in northwestern Iran’s Maragheh Wheat harvest underway in northwestern Iran’s Maragheh Maragheh – The annual wheat harvest has begun in Maragheh, a major agricultural hub in Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, where approximately 1,000 hectares of farmland are devoted to wheat cultivation. Local farmers, who began planting the crop in autumn, are now reaping the rewards of months of work. Harvesting is expected to continue for several weeks, depending on weather

Aug 11 202511:17

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern ir

Jul 27 202510:15

Over 360,000 hectares of farmland in South Khorasan Province equipped with modern irrigation systems: Official 

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Over 360,000 hectares of farmland in South Khorasan Province equipped with modern irrigation systems: Official Over 360,000 hectares of farmland in South Khorasan Province equipped with modern irrigation systems: Official Over 360,000 hectares of farmland in South Khorasan Province equipped with modern irrigation systems: Official Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Ministry has implemented modern irrigation systems across 363,000 hectares of irrigated farmland in South Khorasan Province amid efforts

Jun 24 202521:59

Tehran, Jakarta begin talks on overseas farming cooperation

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Tehran, Jakarta begin talks on overseas farming cooperation Tehran, Jakarta begin talks on overseas farming cooperation Tehran - Iran and Indonesia have launched initial discussions on joint overseas farming projects, according to a member of Iran’s parliamentary delegation at the 19th Islamic Inter-Parliamentary Conference. Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi said the Iranian delegation held side talks during the conference aimed at expanding cooperation with Indonesia and other Asian countr

May 19 202521:34

160,000  ha of farmland to go under sugar beet cultivation: Official 

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160,000 ha of farmland to go under sugar beet cultivation: Official 160,000 ha of farmland to go under sugar beet cultivation: Official Tehran - A record amount of sugar beet is estimated to be produced from both spring and fall cultivation to be carried out on 160,000 hectares of plantations across the country, according to an official with the Agriculture Ministry. Peyman Hesadi, the operator of the sugar beet plan of the ministry, said, “Some 160,000 hectares of agricultural land in

May 11 202508:05

Iran secures key wins in BRICS Agriculture Summit

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Iran secures key wins in BRICS Agriculture Summit Iran secures key wins in BRICS Agriculture Summit Brazil - Iran's diplomatic push pays off as its major policy proposals are adopted into the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Summit's final declaration. Ministers from BRICS nations are convening in Brasília for the 15th annual agriculture meeting, with food security, trade innovation, and sustainable farming topping the agenda. Under the leadership of Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nour

Apr 17 202511:03

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran

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Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Tehran - The Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production announced the start of the wheat harvest in the southern provinces of the country at the beginning of the Persian year 1404 (March 2025). “Every year, the wheat harvest begins in early Farvardin (March) in the southern provinces and gradually extends to other regions. Despite reduced rainfall this year, the cultivated area is slightly larger

Mar 24 202506:45

Iran ranks second in date production

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Iran ranks second in date production Iran ranks second in date production Tehran - Iran, the world's second-largest date producer, exported 30 percent of its crop this year, generating $400 million in revenue, the head of the National Association of Iranian Dates said on Saturday.Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi told IRNA that Iran produces about 1.4 million tons of dates annually from 300,000 hectares of farmland, ranking behind Egypt in global production."Iran leads the world in date variety, offering a

Feb 18 202510:08

Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety

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Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Tehran – In a significant advancement for Iranian agriculture, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute has successfully developed the country's first drought-resistant safflower variety. This breakthrough, announced by the institute's director, underscores the organization's commitment to improving crop resilience in the face of climate change. To further support this

Dec 23 202416:03