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

Minister unveils renewable energy plans aimed at boosting agriculture 

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Minister unveils renewable energy plans aimed at boosting agriculture Minister unveils renewable energy plans aimed at boosting agriculture Ardabil - The Agriculture Minister has declared a firm government commitment to streamline land allocation and import of solar panels, indicating a resolute push to strengthen Iran's agricultural industry. Speaking to entrepreneurs in Ardabil province, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the region's considerable agricultural potential and detailed the governme

May 10 202509:49

Mauritanian delegation seeks aquaculture partnerships in Iran Gilan Province

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Mauritanian delegation seeks aquaculture partnerships in Iran Gilan Province Mauritanian delegation seeks aquaculture partnerships in Iran Gilan Province Gilan - A Mauritanian economic delegation has visited Gilan province to assess its expertise in warm-water aquaculture, signaling a potential partnership between the two nations. The visit occurred during the Iran-Africa Summit, with the Mauritanian representatives keen to learn from Gilan's advancements in the field. The Director-General o

May 6 202515:15

Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production

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Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production Tehran - Persistent efforts by Iranian animal science researchers, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Animal Production Division and the Veterinary Organization, have yielded significant improvements in the production metrics of native Iranian sheep breeds, according to an official. This progress was announced by Hassan Khamisabadi,

May 5 202506:00

Bushehr exports over 21,000 tons of aquatic products to 18 countries

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Bushehr exports over 21,000 tons of aquatic products to 18 countries Bushehr exports over 21,000 tons of aquatic products to 18 countries Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Veterinary Department reported that 21,126 tons of seafood products passed health and quarantine inspections in the past year before being exported to 18 countries. According to the Director-General of Veterinary Medicine, the exported products from the southwestern province included 13,501 tons of farmed shrimp an

May 4 202511:00

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongs

Apr 21 202506:11

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 seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector

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Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Gilan – In a move to boost domestic aquaculture production, the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO) has announced new initiatives to attract private investment, particularly in cage fish farming operations. In talks with Gilan Province officials, IFO Chairman Hamzeh Rostamipour outlined plans to develop the region's fisheries sector through pu

Apr 15 202509:26

Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit

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Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has headed to Brazil to attend the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting. The summit, held in Brasília, will address pressing global challenges, including, Food and Nutrition Security, Sustainable Farming and Innovation, and Agricultural Trade and Investment. Delegates are also expected

Apr 14 202509:47

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