De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report

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Tehran - While fears grew over rising prices of essential goods due to the war, Iran and Russia have unveiled a surprise strategy. The new agreement facilitates the direct entry of grains through a secure northern corridor, marking an end to dollar-driven volatility in the food market. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, as regional tensions disrupt traditional trade routes, Iran and Russia have established a food defense shield, laying the gro

Apr 10 202612:27

Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran

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Tehran – Iran is experiencing an abundance of grains, with domestic production and strategic reserves remaining robust even under wartime conditions, according to the Minister of Agriculture. Speaking on Monday, during a meeting with Kaveh Zargaran, Chairman of the Board of the Iran Grain Association, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted recent favorable rainfall and expressed strong optimism for the upcoming agricultural season. "We have a blessed and prosperous cropping year ahead," the mini

Apr 7 202612:30

Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEO is pursuing a structural transformation aimed at consolidating the country’s agricultural innovation and technology system through t

Feb 23 202609:43

Iran advances nano-bubble tech to bolster aquaculture food security

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Markazi - Authorities in Markazi Province in the center of Iran are intensifying efforts to deploy nano-bubble technology in aquaculture, describing it as a key instrument for strengthening national food security and reducing reliance on imported animal feed inputs. Hassan Akbari, Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said nano-bubble systems represent a strategic innovation for the aquaculture sector. By elevating dissolved oxygen levels in wate

Feb 20 202608:27

Sorghum cultivation proposed to ease water pressure on livestock feed

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Tehran - A senior researcher at Iran’s Animal Science Research Institute has identified water scarcity as the most significant climate-related challenge affecting the country’s agriculture, particularly high water-demand crops such as grain and silage corn. Alireza Aghashahi, Associate Professor and Head of the Livestock and Poultry Nutrition Research Department, said that replacing corn with drought-tolerant crops like sorghum offers a practical solution. Known as the “camel o

Feb 13 202610:16

Iran self-sufficient in white meat production, minister says

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Zanjan - Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in white meat production, with the groundwork now laid for the start of exports in the coming months, according to Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri. The minister noted that until a few years ago, part of the country’s demand for day-old chicks and hatching eggs was met through imports. “Today, reliance on foreign supply has been reduced even in these segments, and with the current production trend, exports are expected to begin in

Feb 9 202608:25

Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province

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Qom - A new flaked grain processing plant operated by Rouzamad Livestock and Poultry Feed Production Company has been officially inaugurated in Iran’s Qom Province, located 125 kilometers south of Tehran, coinciding with the Ten-Day Dawn (Fajr) celebrations. The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of the National Land Affairs Organization, along with senior provincial and national officials. Speaking at the event, the Head of the National Land Affairs Organization underscored the

Feb 9 202608:17

New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin

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Qazvin - The Director of Crop Production at the Qazvin Provincial Agriculture Organization has announced that the adoption of a new wheat planting pattern - three rows on raised beds - will significantly boost crop yields while reducing pressure on water and soil resources in the northwestern city. Hassan Jalilvand said the modern cultivation method, promoted by provincial agricultural authorities, represents a major advancement in wheat farming in Qazvin. “Under this approach, wheat y

Jan 24 202611:32

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

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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 production sustainability, conserve natural resources, and strengthen long-term food security. One of the most promising innovations in this context is the development and cultivation

Dec 30 202506:31

East Azarbaijan sets new record for dried fruit exports

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East Azerbaijan - The agricultural exports from East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, continued to rise in the first seven months of 1404, with a 12% increase in value and a 6% increase in volume, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “Total exports of agricultural and food products reached 195,373 tons, valued at 233.7 million dollars, with an average return of 1.20 dollars per kilogram. Dried fruits led the way, accounting for 47,490 to

Dec 12 202508:50