Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production

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Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Shiraz – Iran’s southern Fars Province remains the country’s leading grape producer, with annual output exceeding 517,000 tons, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. “Accounting for 17% of Iran’s grape cultivation area and 14% of national production, Fars plays a pivotal role in the country’s grape industry. Major pr

Jun 22 202613:32

Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues

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Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues Tehran – Iranian researchers have developed a technology that converts sugarcane harvesting residues into livestock feed, offering a sustainable solution to reduce agricultural waste and support food security. The innovation, titled “Production of Livestock Feed Silage from Sugarcane Residues,” was developed by Afrouz Sharifi of the Khuzestan A

Jun 20 202613:06

Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sistan - Sorghum, a drought- and heat-tolerant forage crop, is increasingly being adopted by farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan due to its strong adaptability to extreme climatic conditions, according to a report. “It has become an important component in securing livestock feed supplies in the region. Harvesting of sorghum for

Jun 13 202612:20

Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says

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Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says Tehran – Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken Breeding Center has reached its 34th generation of selective breeding, achieving a 55–65 percent increase in meat and egg production compared with the original poultry stock, according to local official in the northern Mazandaran Province. Hossein Negahdar, Deputy for Livestoc

Jun 8 202619:08

Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater

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Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater Tehran – Iran plans to produce 1 to 1.5 million metric tons of high-quality forage annually on 500,000 hectares of rainfed farmland through the use of “green water” — rainfall captured and stored naturally in the soil, according to the head of the country's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute. Mozafar Roostaei said the initiat

Jun 7 202613:50

Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation

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Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation Tehran – Iran and Romania are taking steps to strengthen veterinary cooperation and expand trade in livestock and aquatic products, with a particular focus on increasing Iranian exports to the Romanian market. The prospects for closer collaboration were discussed during a meeting between Alireza Rafieipour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of Ir

Jun 5 202611:49

Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production

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Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production Tehran – Iran is making significant progress toward self-sufficiency in silk production, with raw silk cocoon output expected to reach 1,100 tons this year, according to Habibollah Rezadoost, Head of the National Sericulture Development Center. Rezadoost said the country’s sericulture sector is projected to generate approximately 13 trillion rials (1,300 billion tomans)

Jun 2 202612:33

Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade

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Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is pursuing a strategy centered on active economic diplomacy, market diversification, and strong support for domestic producers, according to the Deputy Minister for Management Development and Resources. Ali Teymouri said that with the appointment of new leadership in the ministry’s international

Jun 2 202612:20

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39