High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province

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High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province Golestan – A livestock facility breeding the prolific Roman sheep breed has raised its capacity to more than 5,000 head, announced the deputy for livestock production at the Golestan Agriculture Organization. Speaking during a visit to the unit, Reza Nazari said the expansion of industrial sheep farming is a strategic priority aimed at reducing the livestock sector's de

May 18 202611:57

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

Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent

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Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Golestan - The area under camelina cultivation in Golestan province's rain-fed lands has reached over 6,000 hectares, a 600% jump from last year, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Ebrahim Hezarjaribi said the oilseed crop has gained a key position in the local cropping pattern due to its drought tolerance, low production costs, suitability for rain-fed farmin

May 11 202611:33

Iran successfully breeds Persian sturgeon in Golestan for first time

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Iran successfully breeds Persian sturgeon in Golestan for first time Iran successfully breeds Persian sturgeon in Golestan for first time Golestan – For the first time ever, the Qarah Burun sturgeon (Persian sturgeon) has been successfully bred at the Shahid Marjani Center for the Restoration and Conservation of Sturgeon Genetic Resources in the northern Golestan province, an official announced. Esmaeil Jabbari, Director General of Fisheries in Golestan province, made the announcement du

May 5 202612:03

Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export

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Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export Golestan – The Director General of Fisheries in the northern Golestan province has announced the harvest of two tons of farmed caviar from small-scale sturgeon farms in the region, with the entire yield designated for export. Esmaeil Jabari said that the province’s unique climate and availability of brackish and non-conventional waters make it an ideal location for small-scale

May 4 202612:55

Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official

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Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Golestan – Camelina, a medicinal-oilseed plant, has been cultivated on nearly 7,000 hectares in Golestan province this year, marking a successful transfer of research from lab to farm, an official said. The initiative, part of Iran's knowledge-based agricultural development policies, aims to make use of saline and low-yield lands. During a visit to

Apr 26 202612:20

Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year

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Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year Golestan – The northern Golestan Province exported $24 million worth of fishery products last year, achieving a major milestone in the region's economic development, the province's Director General of Fisheries announced. Ismaeil Jabbari said that in the Iranian year 1404, exports included packaged shrimp, cage-farmed rainbow trout, farmed caviar, fish feed, and orn

Apr 25 202609:49

Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival

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Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival Mazandaran – In a bid to protect and restore the Caspian Sea's endangered sturgeon populations, thousands of juvenile sturgeon have been released into the rivers of Mazandaran northern province. The fingerlings, bred at the Shahid Rajaee Center in Sari, were released into major waterways with the participation of fisheries officials and t

Apr 12 202610:35

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29

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