Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15

Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds

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Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has officially documented 27 distinct native sheep breeds, each demonstrating specialized characteristics tailored to their regional environments, officials announced. "These breeds represent valuable genetic resources with exceptional adaptive qualities that make them ideally suited to specific climatic conditions across Iran," the Institute's director Ha

Mar 27 202506:39

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives,

Mar 24 202508:01

Iran greenhouse farming sees 161 percent growth in ten years

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Iran greenhouse farming sees 161 percent growth in ten years Iran greenhouse farming sees 161 percent growth in ten years Tehran – Iran's greenhouse farming sector has experienced a remarkable 161% expansion over the past ten years, according to the latest agricultural census, signaling a significant boost to the nation's food security efforts. The findings, released by the Statistical Center of Iran, indicate the sector now supports over 36,000 producers. Gholamreza Goudarzi, head of

Mar 16 202511:44

Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran

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Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Andimeshk – The harvest of export-quality strawberries has begun in the city of Andimeshk, located in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, Iran. According to Mohammad-Jafar Afarin, a local agricultural official, the strawberries grown in Andimeshk's farms and greenhouses are of exceptional quality, giving them a competitive edge in international markets. Over 1.5 hectares of greenhouses and

Mar 10 202508:29

Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties

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Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Tehran - The Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced five new wheat varieties, according to the head of the Center. The center has managed to develop five new wheat varieties named Fallah and Negin (irrigated), and Nafis, Shayan, and Dehghan (dryland), Mohammad Yazdandoost said. He emphasized that widespread adoption of these variet

Mar 9 202508:45

Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027

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Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Tehran – The Iranian government aims to produce 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat and 140 tons of caviar annually by the end of its Seventh Development Plan in 2027, according to the head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO). We are determined to boost aquaculture and enhance the county’s food security, Hamzeh Rostampour said. He noted that 20 provinces are currently active in st

Feb 9 202512:27

Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan

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Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan Lorestan – Construction of a new, state-of-the-art chemical complex has begun in the Lorestan Farming and Industry Industrial Park. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri presided over the groundbreaking ceremony during a visit to the province.“This industry is one of the country's basic needs in the supply chain, especially in the field of phosphate chemical fertilizers,&rd

Feb 5 202508:09

Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture plans to launch a program to increase red meat production in rural livestock farms, aiming for national self-sufficiency.According to Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs, said the production growth plan in rural livestock farms will be implemented in cooperat

Feb 2 202511:35

Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y

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Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y An official with Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 112 percent increase in the country's official exports of farmed caviar during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20 – December 20, 2024), compared to the total exports of the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Naser Karami-R

Jan 21 202507:12