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 targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan

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Iran targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan Iran targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has set a target to cut water use in the crop sector by 10% as part of its 2025 national crop planting pattern, according to a deputy minister. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, who also heads the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), told ILNA that the organization is respo

Aug 11 202511:05

Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister

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Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister Tehran — The Iranian Minister of Agriculture marked National Journalist Day by praising the media’s role in supporting the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a ceremony attended by domestic and foreign journalists on Saturday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored agriculture’s central role in safeguarding national food security. “Food securit

Aug 10 202508:42

Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister

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Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has successfully implemented 80% of its national cropping pattern for the past agricultural year, according to Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Addressing a recent parliamentary session, Minister Nouri said the government-mandated plan, which aims to scientifically manage agricultural production, considers several key factors, including c

Aug 8 202512:57

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the

Aug 5 202520:48

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Researc

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar

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Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Islamabad – Iran and Pakistan are in talks to strengthen economic cooperation through joint agricultural projects and enhanced transport corridor connectivity, including plans for cross-border rice cultivation and linking Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) to Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, a senior Iranian official

Aug 5 202508:24

Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry

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Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry Bushehr – A major aquaculture project in southern Iran is set to transform the country’s shrimp farming industry. The “Daliran Aquaculture Breeding Complex” in Bushehr Province has been hailed as a landmark initiative that integrates advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity in marine far

Aug 4 202508:11

Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states

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Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Yazd — Neyriz County in the central Yazd Province has produced and exported more than 500 tons of high-quality colored bell peppers to Russia and Persian Gulf region, according to the director of the Neyriz Agricultural Organization. The peppers were cultivated in 55,000 square meters of greenhouse space, with approximately 90% of the

Jul 30 202509:06