Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift

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Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift Fars – Iranian researchers have unveiled "Soroush," a new cotton variety boasting high salinity tolerance, climate adaptability, and mechanical harvest compatibility, a breakthrough aimed at curbing production costs and securing the staple crop against drought and environmental stress. Cotton remains a strategic asset

Aug 8 202611:48

Iranian-made automated grain sampler goes live at key silo

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Iranian-made automated grain sampler goes live at key silo Iranian-made automated grain sampler goes live at key silo Garmsar — An automated wheat sampler developed by a domestic knowledge-based firm has been installed at the 100,000-ton Garmsar silo complex, eastern Iran's largest grain storage facility, at a cost of $80,000. The device, officials say, significantly boosts sampling speed and accuracy while reducing human error, enabling better service to farmers and faster processing of

Aug 7 202620:37

Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan

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Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan Tehran – Iran is set to launch exports of cut chicken to Iraq and Afghanistan after securing official export approval, according to the head of the Iran Broiler Breeders Union. Habib Asadollahnejad said the country produced around 137 million broiler chickens last month, leaving a surplus of at least 15 million birds available for export after meeting domestic demand. He said

Aug 5 202608:31

Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies

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Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies Tehran – Renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea have heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global grain supplies, fueling uncertainty in agricultural markets and raising fears of higher food prices. Ukraine has accused Russia of stepping up strikes on ports and merchant vessels, calling the attacks an effort to choke off its gr

Aug 5 202608:26

Iran exporting livestock embryo, Minister says

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Iran exporting livestock embryo, Minister says Iran exporting livestock embryo, Minister says Tehran – Iran has evolved from importing live livestock by air to exporting livestock embryos and is poised to become a poultry meat exporter, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Addressing the Second International Livestock, Poultry, and Related Industries Exhibition in Tehran, Nouri described the livestock and poultry industry as one of Iran's most resilient and dynamic economic sector

Aug 2 202612:25

Iran pursues sugar self-sufficiency via water-efficient sugar beet cultivation

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Iran pursues sugar self-sufficiency via water-efficient sugar beet cultivation Iran pursues sugar self-sufficiency via water-efficient sugar beet cultivation Shiraz – Iran is accelerating efforts to achieve sugar self-sufficiency by expanding water-efficient autumn sugar beet cultivation, adopting improved crop varieties, and enhancing production management, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said. Hossein Asghari, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Industrial Cr

Jul 31 202612:53

Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister said that improving productivity is the only sustainable way to increase agricultural output, strengthen food security, and reduce the sector's trade deficit. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Gholamreza Nouri stressed that the future of agriculture depends

Jul 28 202607:29

Annual tea production expected to rise by over 30 percent

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Annual tea production expected to rise by over 30 percent Annual tea production expected to rise by over 30 percent Tehran - The Head of the National Tea Organization stated that with the increase in the guaranteed purchase price of green tea leaves and favorable weather conditions, tea production is expected to rise by more than 30 percent compared to the previous year. According to Mehr News Agency, Habib Jahansaz, the Head of the National Tea Organization, during a visit to warehouses and g

Jul 27 202612:25

Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says

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Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says Sistan-Baluchestan – Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province supplies 99.5% of the country’s domestic banana production, as authorities have launched a plan to achieve banana self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports. Alireza Dehmardeh, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said Zarabad County, known as the “Bana

Jul 27 202612:07

Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency

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Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency Amol – Iran has launched a major program to establish 500 demonstration rice farms in the northern provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan, aiming to increase productivity, improve knowledge transfer to smallholder farmers, and raise the country's rice self-sufficiency to 90 percent, a senior agriculture official said. Speaking du

Jul 26 202611:57