FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer

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FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer Tehran – Iran is expected to retain its position as the world's 14th largest wheat producer in 2025, with output forecast to reach 13.7 million tons, according to the latest report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The projected harvest marks a 14.2% increase from last year's 12 million tons, making Iran the second-fastest growing wheat producer among major pro

Jul 20 202618:49

Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech

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Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan – Iran’s north-central Semnan province is introducing advanced aquaculture technologies by replacing conventional raceway trout ponds with prefabricated circular and octagonal tanks, a move aimed at boosting productivity, conserving water, and improving the sustainability of fish farming. The plan, announced by the Fisheries and

Jul 19 202618:45

Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming

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Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Tehran - Iran has introduced a new soybean variety, Arta (SOY-401-3), designed to boost productivity through enhanced environmental stress tolerance and efficient mechanized harvesting, following official approval by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Developed by Iranian plant breeders, Arta combines drought tolerance

Jul 18 202612:37

North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan

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North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan Tehran – Iran's North Khorasan Province has exported 620 tons of locally grown cherries to Russia and Kazakhstan during the current crop year, backed by expanded cold storage capacity that is boosting the province's horticultural exports. Omid Misaq, Director of Plant Protection at the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said newly operational cold sto

Jul 14 202610:35

Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower

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Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower Kermanshah - Kermanshah Province in western Iran is expected to cultivate 10,000 hectares of confectionery sunflower this year, with production projected at 20,000 metric tons, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Farhad Sharifi, Deputy Director for Plant Production Improvement, said the largest cultivation areas are concentrated in the counties of Sahneh, particularly the Dinavar di

Jul 11 202611:15

Iran to launch saffron exchange warehouses in North Khorasan by 2026 harvest

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Iran to launch saffron exchange warehouses in North Khorasan by 2026 harvest Iran to launch saffron exchange warehouses in North Khorasan by 2026 harvest North Khorasan - Iran will launch two certified saffron warehouses in North Khorasan Province before the 2026 harvest season, creating a combined storage capacity of four metric tons, a report said. The report, quoting provincial officials, said each warehouse would be able to store two tons of saffron under standardized conditions and facili

Jul 11 202611:08

Asparagus emerges as high-value export crop with 60-year productivity

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Asparagus emerges as high-value export crop with 60-year productivity Asparagus emerges as high-value export crop with 60-year productivity Hamedan - The head of Nahavand's Agricultural Department has announced the completion of the spring harvest of asparagus, a high-value medicinal and edible crop, from 8.5 hectares of farmland in the west central Hamedan Province. Renowned for its exceptional water-use efficiency, asparagus is increasingly being promoted as a sustainable alternative to wate

Jul 11 202608:44

Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture

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Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture Tehran – Iranian researchers are making significant progress toward the domestication and commercial cultivation of Caspian white fish (or Caspian kutum), a move aimed at reducing reliance on wild catches from the Caspian Sea while supporting the long-term growth of the country's aquaculture sector. Mohammad Sayyad Boura

Jul 7 202608:06

Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity

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Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity Hamedan – Iran's western province of Hamedan remains the country's leading garlic producer, harvesting more than 60,000 tons of garlic annually and serving as a key supplier to both domestic and export markets. Ali Bayganeh, Director of Crop Production at Hamedan's Agriculture Organization, attributed the province's leadership to its fertile soil, favorable clim

Jun 30 202618:23

Hormozgan province expects 300,000-ton lime harvest

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Hormozgan province expects 300,000-ton lime harvest Hormozgan province expects 300,000-ton lime harvest Hormozgan – Iran's southern Hormozgan Province has begun its annual lime harvest, with production expected to reach 300,000 metric tons, reinforcing its position as the country's second-largest lime-producing region. Mohammadreza Sheikhzadeh, Director of Horticulture at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said the province has 15,000 hectares of lime orchards, with Rudan County ac

Jun 28 202612:09