Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits

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Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits Astara – As part of efforts to enhance the quality and productivity of kiwi fruits across the orchards of the border city of Astara, northern province of Gilan, Iranian researchers have launched a new method to enrich the roots and growth of the fruit. The method makes use of river sand to prepare a proper condition for the trees to have stronger roots through r

Mar 18 202603:10

Iran’s shrimp industry generates 1.2b dollars

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Iran’s shrimp industry generates 1.2b dollars Iran’s shrimp industry generates 1.2b dollars Tehran - Iran’s shrimp industry has generated more than $1.2 billion in foreign exchange earnings over the past decade while contributing to rural livelihoods and employment, underscoring its growing role in the national economy, according to an analysis released by the Iran Fisheries Organization. The report, prepared by Ali Akbar Khodaei, Secretary-General of the Union of Aquatic Products Produc

Feb 27 202610:34

Urban agriculture key to future food security

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Urban agriculture key to future food security Urban agriculture key to future food security Tehran - Rapid population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and expanding urbanization are placing mounting pressure on traditional food systems, positioning urban agriculture as an increasingly important response. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects the global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050, with more than 70 percent living in cities. The United Nations’ Sust

Feb 24 202611:38

Iran advances nano-bubble tech to bolster aquaculture food security

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Iran advances nano-bubble tech to bolster aquaculture food security Iran advances nano-bubble tech to bolster aquaculture food security 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 Organiza

Feb 20 202608:27

Agriculture minister in Pakistan to boost cooperation

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Agriculture minister in Pakistan to boost cooperation Agriculture minister in Pakistan to boost cooperation Islamabad - Iran’s agriculture minister arrived in Islamabad on Monday at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, Iranian media reported. Gholamreza Nouri was welcomed at Islamabad International Airport by Alam Zeb Khan, Pakistan’s deputy agriculture minister, and Reza Amiri Moghaddam, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan. Duri

Feb 17 202609:20

West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually

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West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually West Azarbaijan producing over 7m certified saplings annually Urmia - West Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran produces more than 7 million licensed saplings and rootstocks annually, retaining its position as Iran’s top producer in the sector, provincial agricultural authorities announced. Mohammad Reza Asghari, head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said the province has consistently ranked first nat

Feb 17 202609:14

Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024

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Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024 Iran’s date exports rise 25 percent in 2024 Tehran - Iran’s exports of fresh and dried dates increased by 25 percent in value in 2024, generating more than $213 million in foreign currency earnings, according to trade data. Based on figures reported by the International Trade Centre (ITC), Iran exported 332,346 tons of dates in 2024, worth $213.049 million. The average export price stood at $641 per ton during the year. The 2024 export val

Feb 17 202608:19

IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs

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IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs Tehran - Expanding aquaculture in underdeveloped regions, the Makran coastline, and saline waters could generate significant foreign currency revenue and large-scale employment, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour, deputy agriculture minister and fisheries chief, said that production in marginal lands and brackish en

Feb 14 202610:00

Iran self-sufficient in white meat production, minister says

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Iran self-sufficient in white meat production, minister says Iran self-sufficient in white meat production, minister says 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 forei

Feb 9 202608:25

Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province

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Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province 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 nationa

Feb 9 202608:17