Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector

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Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector Tehran – Iran has launched major investments in medicinal plant processing facilities, while also consolidating its role in the international olive sector through new institutional and scientific achievements, a senior agriculture official said. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affa

Jun 5 202611:56

Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth

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Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth Markazi - Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, has established itself as Iran's leading hub for medicinal plants, with its cultivation area expanding forty-fold to over 4,000 hectares, a provincial official said. "The province is positioned to become the national center for both production and processing," said Ahmad Asadi, Director o

Jan 27 202610:00

Ways to promote herbal medicine using nanotechnology explored

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Ways to promote herbal medicine using nanotechnology explored Ways to promote herbal medicine using nanotechnology explored Tehran - The headquarters for developing nanotechnology and microtechnology and the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs held a meeting on Tuesday aimed to use nanotechnology for promoting herbal medicine. Damoun Razmjouei, the secretary of the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs, and Emad Ahmadvand, the sec

Jan 15 202605:12

Iran tea export rises by 48 percent

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Iran tea export rises by 48 percent Iran tea export rises by 48 percent Tehran - The head of the Iranian Tea Organization said this (Iranian calendar) year (began on March 21), the country's tea exports have increased by 48 percent compared to the same period last year, and close to 9.8 million kilograms of tea were exported to foreign markets. According to the Mehr News Agency, Habib Jahansaz, the head of the Iranian Tea Organization, elaborated on the latest support measures and development

Dec 16 202510:56

Kandolus a model for sustainable rural tourism

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Kandolus a model for sustainable rural tourism Kandolus a model for sustainable rural tourism Mazandaran - Amid the green hills of Mazandaran, Kandolus Village has emerged as a global symbol of harmony between nature, agriculture, and tourism. Its success in sustainable farming, herbal cultivation, handicrafts, and eco-tourism has turned it into a model for empowering rural communities. Selected from over 270 nominees across 65 countries, Kandolus was named one of the Best Tourism Villages in

Oct 21 202516:18

8000 ha of land under medicinal plant cultivation, official says

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8000 ha of land under medicinal plant cultivation, official says 8000 ha of land under medicinal plant cultivation, official says 8,000 ha of land under medicinal plant cultivation, officialsays The director for horticulture affairs in North KhorasanProvince’s Agriculture Department said 8,000 hectares of land are undermedicinal plant cultivation in the northeastern province. Safdar Safdari, the director for horticulture affairs in theprovince’s Agriculture Department, said that 1,

Oct 14 202306:58

Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation

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Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation The area under rapeseed cultivation in the country istargeted to expand by 200,000 hectares for the current farming year(September-August) to help meet demand for edible vegetable oils. About 140,000 tons of rapeseed was harvested in the pastfarming year; the area is set to be increased to 200,000 hectares for thecu

Sep 30 202311:20

More than 8,500 plant species identified in Iran

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More than 8,500 plant species identified in Iran More than 8,500 plant species identified in Iran More than 8,500 plant species identified in Iran Some 8,660 plant species have been identified across Iran,Tarahom Behzad, deputy director of the Forests, Ranges, and WatershedManagement Organization, saidBehzad added that of the 8,660 species of plants discoveredin the country, over 2,300 are herbs and have medicinal properties. “Of the total species of plantsfound on the planet, 2,760 specie

Sep 18 202311:47

Iran to grow medicinal plants in rainfed, dryland regions

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Iran to grow medicinal plants in rainfed, dryland regions Iran to grow medicinal plants in rainfed, dryland regions Iran to grow medicinal plants in rainfed, dryland regions The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research Education andExtension Department in Ardebil said plans are underway to grow medicinal andaromatic herbs in rainfed and dryland regions across the northwesternprovince. Medicinal herbs have wider adaptability to drought and otheradverse climatic conditions, Kamal Shahbazi said r

Aug 15 202317:23

Celebrating tea is celebrating peace, culture and hope

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Celebrating tea is celebrating peace, culture and hope Celebrating tea is celebrating peace, culture and hope Celebrating tea is celebrating peace, culture and hope On International Tea Day, FAO calls for greatersustainability of the tea sector in times of COVID-19 and beyondPreparation of a Chinese green tea (Xi Hu Long Jing Supreme)in a Rome's tea shop.Global demand for tea has seen a remarkable increase duringthe COVID-19 pandemic, providing a new momentum to build a sustainable andresilient

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