Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39

Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent

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Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Golestan - The area under camelina cultivation in Golestan province's rain-fed lands has reached over 6,000 hectares, a 600% jump from last year, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Ebrahim Hezarjaribi said the oilseed crop has gained a key position in the local cropping pattern due to its drought tolerance, low production costs, suitability for rain-fed farmin

May 11 202611:33

Iran to revise essential goods import routes, minister says

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Iran to revise essential goods import routes, minister says Iran to revise essential goods import routes, minister says Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture announced that the government will revise its strategies regarding import routes and entry points for essential commodities, emphasizing that the country is fully prepared to protect food security under any circumstances, war, peace, or blockade. Speaking on Sunday following a coordination meeting with the Minister of Roads and Ur

May 3 202609:59

Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister

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Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Tehran — The Iranian minister of agriculture announced that 85 percent of the nation’s food security is provided by domestic producers and farmers, underscoring the vital role of local agriculture in meeting the country’s dietary needs. "Eighty-five percent of our food security is secured by our dear domestic producers and farmers. Rega

May 2 202612:42

Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market

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Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced that the government has purchased and frozen 80,000 tons of surplus chicken from producers to manage potential price fluctuations. Speaking before the Majlis Economic Commission, Nouri stated that 85% of the country's food security relies on domestic production, with only 15% imported. Despite regio

May 1 202612:13

Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

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Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan – Iran's northern province of Gilan produces 600 tons of high-quality tobacco each year, supporting both the local economy and a major tobacco processing facility, a senior agricultural official said. Saleh Mohammadi, head of Gilan's Agriculture Organization, said tobacco cultivation provides jobs for 600 people in the province; The crop supplies raw material to a major local processing plant, helping reduce

Apr 28 202612:38

Iran veterinary chief: Imports, inspections secured meat, inputs during war

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Iran veterinary chief: Imports, inspections secured meat, inputs during war Iran veterinary chief: Imports, inspections secured meat, inputs during war Tehran – Iran maintained uninterrupted imports of livestock inputs, meat, and other critical production chain items throughout the recent war period, while also intensifying health inspections and pursuing self-sufficiency policies, the head of Iran's Veterinary Organization announced. Alireza Rafieipour said imports of raw animal product

Apr 26 202612:21

Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official

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Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Golestan – Camelina, a medicinal-oilseed plant, has been cultivated on nearly 7,000 hectares in Golestan province this year, marking a successful transfer of research from lab to farm, an official said. The initiative, part of Iran's knowledge-based agricultural development policies, aims to make use of saline and low-yield lands. During a visit to

Apr 26 202612:20

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency

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Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Tehran – Iran has recorded zero imports of chicken meat and eggs, marking a major achievement in the country's push for agricultural self-sufficiency, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. In an interview with ISNA on Saturday, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, confirmed that no chicken meat

Apr 25 202609:56

Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade

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Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has reaffirmed that the supply of essential commodities remains stable despite an ongoing naval blockade, thanks to the country’s multiple land borders enabling imports through various routes. In a statement on Thursday, Gholamreza Nouri warned that obstructing the delivery of food and medicine cons

Apr 24 202608:59