Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister

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Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's crop and horticultural production increased by 7 million tons over the past year, despite drought, erratic rainfall, economic challenges, sanctions, and wartime conditions, according to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production. Speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute in Maragheh, Majid Anjafi

Sep 8 202612:09

Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future

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Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future Tehran – The resurgence of Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran, has reignited hopes for Iran's Artemia industry, with officials pushing for expanded farming operations and the use of unconventional water sources to build a sustainable, export-oriented sector. Lake Urmia, the sole natural habitat of the endemic Artemia urmiana, has risen by over one m

Sep 8 202612:00

Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming

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Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Maragheh — Iran’s Dryland Agricultural Research Institute has introduced nearly 150 new crop varieties, highlighting the growing role of dryland farming in strengthening the country’s food security. Speaking at the institute’s 32nd annual gathering in Maragheh, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Deputy for Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Ed

Sep 7 202609:59

Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production

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Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production Khorasan Razavi’s camel farming potential boosts sustainable food production Mashhad — With a herd of more than 12,000 camels, Iran's northeasternKhorasan Razavi provinceis well positioned to expand sustainable livestock production and strengthen food security, a provincial agricultural official said. Bardaskan County, home to 3,570 camels, ranks first in the province in camel farming, according to the Livestock

Sep 6 202612:19

Iran targets 1.62m tons of fisheries output as trade rises

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Iran targets 1.62m tons of fisheries output as trade rises Iran targets 1.62m tons of fisheries output as trade rises Sari — Iran has set a target of producing more than 1.62 million tons of fisheries and aquatic products in the Iranian year 1405 (2026–27), following the country’s achievement of 106 percent of its production target last year, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Speaking at a press conference in Sari, Hamzeh Rostampour, head of the IFO and

Sep 6 202612:12

Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian

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Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian Sari – Iran's Shahid Rajaei Aquatic Genetic Resources Conservation and Restoration Center is pioneering a sturgeon breeding revolution, employing advanced methods such as "micro-caesarean" surgery and microchip tagging to safeguard and rebuild the Caspian Sea's dwindling sturgeon populations. Seyed Ali-Asghar B

Sep 6 202611:49

Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming

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Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming Sari - A pilot project to farm Vannamei shrimp using Caspian Sea water in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province has delivered results 30 percent better than those recorded in Gomishan, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Nima Hosseinzadeh said the project, the first of its kind in Mazandaran, was carried out at Amirabad Fishing Por

Sep 4 202611:15

Market reform essential for Iran’s shift to digital agricultural trade, researcher says

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Market reform essential for Iran’s shift to digital agricultural trade, researcher says Market reform essential for Iran’s shift to digital agricultural trade, researcher says Tehran — Iran’s transition from traditional agricultural markets to digital trade requires more than technological solutions, with market restructuring, stronger logistics infrastructure, and institutional reform emerging as key prerequisites for a successful transformation, an economic researcher says. Shahr

Sep 2 202611:49

Iran resumes crayfish harvesting at Aras dam after eight-year ban

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Iran resumes crayfish harvesting at Aras dam after eight-year ban Iran resumes crayfish harvesting at Aras dam after eight-year ban West Azarbaijan - Iran has resumed harvesting freshwater crayfish from the Aras Dam reservoir, located downstream of Poldasht in West Azarbaijan, after an eight-year ban imposed to allow natural stocks to recover, with authorities targeting a significant increase in exports this year. Mohammad-Reza Asghari, head of the West Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organizati

Aug 31 202609:02

Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west

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Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west Lorestan - Dryland pulses are playing an increasingly important role in sustainable farming and rural incomes in the Iranian city of Borujerd, located in western Lorestan province, according to the local head of the Agricultural Organization. Ezzatollah Nabati said pulses are well adapted to water-scarce conditions, providing farmers with an additional source of income while im

Aug 31 202608:56