Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran

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Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran Golestan - A delegation of national and provincial officials, researchers, and experts recently visited the Salicornia cultivation site in Gomishan County, in the northern Golestan Province, to assess the progress, challenges, and prospects for expanding this salt-tolerant crop in the region. Mr. Ranjbar, a researcher at the National Salinity Research Center, highlighted the urge

Aug 10 202508:50

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

New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran

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New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran Gorgan – The Golestan Province Agricultural Organization has successfully devised a series of preventive strategies that have curbed outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, protecting early- and mid-season varieties of peaches, nectarines, and plums. Hossein Hezarjaribi, head of the organization, credited the achievement to close cooperation between farmers and ag

Jul 22 202512:39

Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program

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Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Tehran – Iran has joined the Global Soil Doctors Program, an initiative spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote sustainable soil management through a farmer-to-farmer learning model. Nasser Davaatgar, Director General of Soil Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the crucial role of farmers in soil conservation, saying, “

Jul 21 202511:25

Iran forecasts 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoon production this spring

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Iran forecasts 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoon production this spring Iran forecasts 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoon production this spring Tehran – Iran is expected to produce between 1,350 and 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoons during the current spring silkworm rearing season, according to the head of the National Sericulture Center. To support this year's production cycle, a total of 38,814 boxes of silkworm eggs have been distributed among approximately 21,000 sericulturists in variou

Jul 17 202511:58

Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC

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Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC Tehran – Iran has procured more than 5 million metric tons (mt) of domestically grown wheat since the start of the harvest season in early April, according to the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC), the state-run entity overseeing the supply of staple food grains. In a statement released Wednesday, the GTC said that total wheat purchases had reached 5.049 m

Jul 12 202508:28

Iran, Oman to strengthen veterinary ties

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Iran, Oman to strengthen veterinary ties Iran, Oman to strengthen veterinary ties Tehran - Iran and Oman have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in the veterinary field following the conclusion of a high-level meeting in Tehran between Omani veterinary officials, Iranian authorities, and representatives of the private sector. The meeting marked the end of a 12-day official visit by the Omani delegation, during which they toured a range of livestock and poultry facilities across Iran. Dis

Jun 3 202512:13

Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province

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Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Golestan - Golestan Province, bordering approximately 130 kilometers of the Caspian Sea coastline, boasts exceptional natural and geographical advantages for cultivating salt-tolerant plants. The head of Golestan Province’s Agricultural Organization, Mohammad Nazeri, emphasized, “Cultivating salt-tolerant plants such as Salicornia, quinoa, and safflower not only e

May 5 202506:51

Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15