The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05

Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin

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Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin Tianjin – The head of the president of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization visited China’s largest container port in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The visit by Dr. Marayam Jalili-Moqaddam aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation and gain firsthand insight into China’

Jul 24 202511:49

Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security

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Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Tehran – Iran is embarking on a major plan to cultivate one million hectares of land in other countries, as it seeks to enhance national food security and export its agricultural expertise. According to the Iranian minister of agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has already initiated preliminary work, signing memoranda of understanding (MOUs

Jul 20 202516:14

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

Venezuela eyes expansion of human biotech imports, tech cooperation with Iran’s Razi Institute

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Venezuela eyes expansion of human biotech imports, tech cooperation with Iran’s Razi Institute Venezuela eyes expansion of human biotech imports, tech cooperation with Iran’s Razi Institute Tehran – Officials from Iran’s Razi Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held direct talks with Dr. Alberto Canteiro, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, to explore avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration in the export of medical vaccines and the transfer of

Jul 16 202515:43

‘Iran prioritizes red meat self-sufficiency as national security imperative’

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‘Iran prioritizes red meat self-sufficiency as national security imperative’ ‘Iran prioritizes red meat self-sufficiency as national security imperative’ Tehran – Iran has declared self-sufficiency in red meat production a top national priority. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri made the announcement during an inspection tour of the National Animal Breeding and Livestock Improvement Center, where he paid tribute to fallen soldiers and hailed Iran's recent defensive successes. "Rece

Jul 13 202512:04

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

Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions

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Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions Tehran - Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations. Drones have become one of the most intelligent tools in the

Jul 12 202508:23