Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official East Azarbaijan - In a bid to advance sustainable agriculture and optimize resource efficiency, the cultivation of chickpea forage crops in rainfed lands has been introduced as a strategic solution in East Azarbaijan Province, according to a senior agricultural official. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Affairs

Mar 28 202622:01

Ministry of Agriculture excels in ensuring food security amid aggression, report says

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Ministry of Agriculture excels in ensuring food security amid aggression, report says Ministry of Agriculture excels in ensuring food security amid aggression, report says Tehran - In modern warfare, battles are no longer confined to geographical borders. Today, one of the most effective weapons for crippling a nation is disrupting its food supply chain. Recent wars at the internationa level have shown that the first blows of any national crisis often target food security. Closed transit route

Mar 27 202623:53

North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry

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North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry North Khorasan - North Khorasan province, situated in northeastern Iran, has produced 120,000 mulberry saplings this year in a bid to expand mulberry farming and support sericulture, a regional agriculture official announced. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director of Animal Production at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said 70,000 saplings will be distr

Mar 14 202612:58

Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production

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Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production Yazd – Iran's Agricultural Research Center in central Yazd province has implemented an innovative agri-voltaic project, combining solar energy generation with pistachio cultivation to enhance productivity and address water scarcity. The project involves installing solar panels at an optimal height above pistachio trees. This set

Mar 9 202613:42

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The to

Mar 9 202613:37

Tehran veterinary chief pledges uninterrupted health inspections amid war

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Tehran veterinary chief pledges uninterrupted health inspections amid war Tehran veterinary chief pledges uninterrupted health inspections amid war Tehran - The Director General of the Tehran Province Veterinary Organization has reaffirmed the continuation of strict health inspections on raw animal products. Ahmad Shariati emphasized that operations remain fully active despite the country's wartime conditions, with livestock and poultry slaughterhouses and packaging centers continuing to funct

Mar 8 202623:36

Zanjan Province projects over 60,000 tons of poultry meat, 12,000 tons of eggs

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Zanjan Province projects over 60,000 tons of poultry meat, 12,000 tons of eggs Zanjan Province projects over 60,000 tons of poultry meat, 12,000 tons of eggs Zanjan – The west-central Iranian province of Zanjan’s animal production sector is on track to significantly exceed local demand this year, with officials projecting output of over 60,000 tons of poultry meat and 12,000 tons of eggs, a provincial official said. Mohammad Ali Sadeqi, Deputy Director of Animal Production Affairs

Mar 8 202623:26

Zanjan province on track to surpass poultry, egg production targets: Official

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Zanjan province on track to surpass poultry, egg production targets: Official Zanjan province on track to surpass poultry, egg production targets: Official Zanjan – With all poultry farms operating at full capacity, the west-central Iranian province of Zanjan is producing a substantial surplus of chicken and eggs far beyond local consumption needs, a top agriculture official announced. Mohammad Ali Sadeghi, Deputy Director of Livestock Production Improvement at the Zanjan Agricultural Ji

Mar 6 202622:11

Urban agriculture key to future food security

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Urban agriculture key to future food security Urban agriculture key to future food security Tehran - Rapid population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and expanding urbanization are placing mounting pressure on traditional food systems, positioning urban agriculture as an increasingly important response. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects the global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050, with more than 70 percent living in cities. The United Nations’ Sust

Feb 24 202611:38

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites

Feb 23 202609:37