Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production

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Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Tehran – Iran has introduced a new early-maturing, high-yield safflower variety aimed at expanding water-efficient oilseed production and strengthening the country’s edible oil self-sufficiency. Developed by the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the new variety, Chabok, yields up to 3 tons per hectare and matures about two weeks earlier than existi

Jul 24 202612:18

Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade

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Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion over the next three to five years, as both countries seek to deepen economic cooperation beyond traditional commerce. The goal was announced by Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), during a meeting with an economic delegation from

Jul 20 202618:56

Food supply secure amid wartime disruptions, minister says

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Food supply secure amid wartime disruptions, minister says Food supply secure amid wartime disruptions, minister says Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture said the country's food supply remains secure despite wartime conditions, stressing that the government will not allow any disruption to the provision of essential goods. Speaking at a meeting of the ministry's deputy ministers on Monday, Gholamreza Nouri said strategic reserves of essential commodities remain at satisfactory l

Jul 20 202618:45

Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient tra

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture

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Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Tehran – Iran has launched a five-year strategy to quadruple the contribution of rainfed agriculture to national food production, raising its share from 10% to 40%, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Crop Production Majid Anjafi announced. The plan aims to increase rainfed wheat production to 6 million metric tons, oilseed output to 600,000 metric tons, and forage production to

Jul 13 202611:41

Iran’s West Azarbaijan province doubles agricultural exports in Q1

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Iran’s West Azarbaijan province doubles agricultural exports in Q1 Iran’s West Azarbaijan province doubles agricultural exports in Q1 Tehran – Iran's West Azarbaijan province, situated in the northwest of Iran, doubled its agricultural exports in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, shipping 516,000 metric tons of products through its customs terminals, a provincial official announced. Mohammadreza Asghari, head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, said agricultura

Jul 12 202609:00

Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year

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Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year Tehran - It is projected that the country's wheat production will reach approximately 13.5 million tons in the Iranian calendar year 1405 (starting March 2026). According to Tehran Times, Majid Anjafi stated that the Deputy for Crop Production is responsible for 75 percent of the country's total agricultural output. In its latest report on the status of crop cultivati

Jul 10 202604:09

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vi

Jul 7 202608:14

Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns

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Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that food security is increasingly evolving into a geopolitical challenge, with governments around the world placing greater emphasis on strengthening domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports amid rising global uncertainty. According to the FAO, geopolitical te

Jul 7 202608:11

Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech

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Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Terhan – Iranian agricultural scientists have underscored the potential of gene-editing technology as a new generation of crop improvement, saying it could play a vital role in strengthening global food security and helping meet the nutritional needs of a world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. Gholamreza Sal

Jul 7 202608:04