Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says

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Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says Semnan – A faculty member of Agricultural Research Education And Extension Department in the central province of Semnan described cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a valuable species of cactus that can play a major role in value chain of animal feed industry. “Although the nutritional value of this cactus is lower compared to other common forages, but it can

Jan 18 202610:32

Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran

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Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran South Khorasan - The forage corn harvest has officially begun in the Mohammadabad Razaghzadeh fields of Nehbandan, South Khorasan province, an official said. According to Maleki, head of the county’s Agricultural Office, the 30-hectare farm is expected to yield around 1,800 tons of forage corn, significantly supporting the area’s livestock feed needs. He highlighted that the use of advanced pre

Nov 24 202512:28

Iran, Uzbekistan sign MoU on overseas farming

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Iran, Uzbekistan sign MoU on overseas farming Iran, Uzbekistan sign MoU on overseas farming Fars - Iran and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in an overseas farming project covering 35,000 hectares of agricultural land in the Central Asian nation. The Acting Head of the Fars Provincial Agriculture Organization, Ahad Bahjat Haghighi, announced the signing of the MoU between the governors of southern Fars Province and Surxondaryo Region in Uzbekistan. &l

Nov 9 202510:34

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and prot

Oct 21 202512:37

Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production

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Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production Karaj – The President of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran announced a major step forward in the development and promotion of advanced technologies for producing Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feed. The initiative, implemented in three forms - silage, compressed blocks, and pellets - aims to optimize the use of agricultura

Oct 8 202509:54

Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields

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Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields North - Mahmudabad County’s Agriculture Department in north of Iran has announced plans to plant crimson clover on 250 hectares of the region’s paddy fields. Seyed Hossein Eslami, head of the department, said the fall-planted forage crop will be sown after the rice harvest, and that the initiative aims to improve soil fertility, boost forage production

Sep 30 202513:00

Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Tehran - Iran will expand its rangeland management programs by 2 million hectares this year, bringing the total managed area to 47 million hectares, according to the director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization. Abolghasem Hosseinpour added that the country’s rangelands span 82.9 million hectares, including 5.2 million hectares of dense rangel

Aug 19 202511:29

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29