Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official

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Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Tehran – Iran’s livestock sector accounts for more than 3% of GDP and about 35% of the country’s agricultural sector, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute said. Hassan Khamis-Abadi said the sector is vital to food security and employment and has the potential to contribute more than 18 million tons to agricultural produ

Sep 15 202610:38

Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming

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Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Maragheh — Iran’s Dryland Agricultural Research Institute has introduced nearly 150 new crop varieties, highlighting the growing role of dryland farming in strengthening the country’s food security. Speaking at the institute’s 32nd annual gathering in Maragheh, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Deputy for Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Ed

Sep 7 202609:59

Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive

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Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Isfahan – After ten years of targeted breeding research, Iranian scientists have developed a promising salt-tolerant alfalfa variety, a breakthrough poised to enhance forage production and strengthen national food security amid growing soil salinity challenges. The new variety was derived from the native "Qarah Gozlu" ecotype,

Aug 30 202607:47

French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought

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French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought PARIS – France's worst drought in recent years has forced farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as scorching temperatures and record-low rainfall devastate pastures across the country. The National Federation of Milk Producers (FNPL) reports that many farmers had already begun using their winter fodder stocks by late July, a full

Aug 24 202612:33

Iran rolls out climate-adaptive rice varieties

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Iran rolls out climate-adaptive rice varieties Iran rolls out climate-adaptive rice varieties Tehran – With water resources dwindling and climate pressures intensifying, Iran's Rice Research Institute has unveiled a new generation of rice cultivars engineered to thrive under drought and environmental stress. Institute director Ali Akbar Ebadi said the newly introduced varieties are short-statured, early-maturing, and stress-tolerant, a direct response to the shortcomings of traditional l

Aug 16 202611:27

Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture

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Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Tehran – Iran has launched a five-year strategy to quadruple the contribution of rainfed agriculture to national food production, raising its share from 10% to 40%, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Crop Production Majid Anjafi announced. The plan aims to increase rainfed wheat production to 6 million metric tons, oilseed output to 600,000 metric tons, and forage production to

Jul 13 202611:41

Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model

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Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Isfahan - Iran has introduced a new high-density forage maize cultivation model that could save up to 1.5 billion cubic meters of water annually if adopted nationwide, according to the Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Masoud Torabi, head of the center, said the initiative was developed to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate change

Jul 11 202611:07

Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year

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Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year Tehran - It is projected that the country's wheat production will reach approximately 13.5 million tons in the Iranian calendar year 1405 (starting March 2026). According to Tehran Times, Majid Anjafi stated that the Deputy for Crop Production is responsible for 75 percent of the country's total agricultural output. In its latest report on the status of crop cultivati

Jul 10 202604:09

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 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