Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports

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Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports WDC – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the country's wheat planted area for 2026 is projected to reach 17.73 million hectares, a 3 percent decline from the previous year. If realized, this will mark the lowest wheat acreage since record-keeping began in 1919. Winter wheat accounts for the largest share, at 13.11 million hectares (down 2 percent), followed by

Apr 3 202613:26

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

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

Iran harvests over 50,000 tons of green tea leaves annually: Official

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Iran harvests over 50,000 tons of green tea leaves annually: Official Iran harvests over 50,000 tons of green tea leaves annually: Official Tehran – Iranian farmers harvest over 50,000 tons of green tea leaves annually, according to the head of Iran’s National Tea Research Institute. “Up to 50,000 tons of quality green tea leaves are harvested from the country's gardens annually, and we are moving towards producing by-products from tea leaves,” Ahmad Shirinfekr said.

Jan 19 202609:05

Iran’s tea export increases 38 percent

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Iran’s tea export increases 38 percent Iran’s tea export increases 38 percent Tehran - Iran has exported 11,291 tons of tea worth nearly $13 million since the beginning of the year, a 38 percent rise compared to the same period last year, according to the head of the Iran Tea Organization. Habib Jahansaz said guaranteed purchases of fresh green tea leaves will be implemented in the second half of the year, alongside financial support for tea growers and factories. “So far, more than 4,

Jan 3 202607:32

10th intl exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment underway in Tehran

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10th intl exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment underway in Tehran 10th intl exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment underway in Tehran Tehran - The 10th International Exhibition of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment, Inputs, and Modern Irrigation Systems, alongside the 7th International Iran Green Exhibition, officially opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Safdar Niyazi, Deputy for Water and Soil Affairs at Ira

Jan 3 202607:27

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

Dec 30 202506:22

Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says

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Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan - Tarom county of Zanjan province ranks first nationwide in olive production, with an annual output of around 60,000 tons, according to the head of the local Agriculture Office. Manouchehr Yarmohammadi said the county has 19,000 hectares of olive orchards, making it Iran’s leading olive-producing region. “About 70 percent of the harvest is processed in

Dec 27 202511:10

Iran, Mauritania discuss ways to expand agricultural ties

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Iran, Mauritania discuss ways to expand agricultural ties Iran, Mauritania discuss ways to expand agricultural ties Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Affairs and the Mauritanian ambassador to Iran explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture. The talks focused on potential collaboration in seeds, vegetables and horticulture, rice, date palm tissue culture and nurseries, agricultural machinery, overseas farming, greenhouse development, and the exc

Dec 27 202511:00