Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence

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Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence Tehran – Iran has launched an ambitious agricultural modernization program aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in rice production and ending the country’s reliance on imports, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs. “The initiative centers on the consolidation and modernization of 600,000 hectares of far

May 30 202612:32

Iran highlights agricultural focus of North South Transit Corridor

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Iran highlights agricultural focus of North South Transit Corridor Iran highlights agricultural focus of North South Transit Corridor Tehran – Iran is seeking to strengthen the North–South transit corridor, particularly through Kazakhstan, by positioning agricultural products at the center of regional trade, according to the acting head of International Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture. Speaking at a meeting with senior Foreign Ministry officials, Hassan Momeni said Iran expo

May 30 202612:27

Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse

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Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse Shiraz – The head of the Agricultural Organization of Fars province has announced that the southern province, home to more than 10,000 horses and dedicated to preserving and propagating the native Dareshuri breed, has cemented its status as Iran's undisputed leader in horse breeding. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi said that Fars currently hosts valuable

May 29 202609:58

Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns

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Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Rome – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the world will face a major food crisis. According to the UN agency, a prolonged closure of the strategic waterway would mark the beginning of a structural shock to the global food system, FAO said in a recent statement. The eff

May 29 202609:53

Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says

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Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Rasht – The acting deputy of the Plant Production Improvement Department of Gilan's Agricultural Organization has called for a shift away from monoculture, saying that the northern province's villa-gardens contain uncultivated lands suitable for growing saffron, blueberries, boxwood, ornamental shrubs, and other fast-yielding crops. Speaking to reporters, Manooc

May 29 202609:48

Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons

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Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons Zahedan – Farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan have so far harvested approximately 6,000 tons of apricots, with total production projected to hit 10,000 tons by the end of the season, a provincial agricultural official announced. Saeed Naroui, head of horticulture at the Sistan and Baluchestan Agricultural Organization, said 1,0

May 25 202612:34

Razi Institute can meet 70 percent of Iran’s poultry vaccine needs: MP

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Razi Institute can meet 70 percent of Iran’s poultry vaccine needs: MP Razi Institute can meet 70 percent of Iran’s poultry vaccine needs: MP Tehran – Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has the capacity to supply up to 70 percent of the country's poultry vaccine requirements, a lawmaker said during a visit to the institute. Ezatollah Habibzadeh, representative of Marand and Jolfa in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, met with Razi Director Ali Eshaghi and Marand branch head

May 25 202612:28

Smart farming unlocks Iran’s ’Red Gold’ potential

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Smart farming unlocks Iran’s ’Red Gold’ potential Smart farming unlocks Iran’s ’Red Gold’ potential Fars – A new national study across 13 regions reveals that smart management of altitude, temperature, and nutrition can dramatically boost Iran's saffron yields. Researcher Hadi Pirasteh-Anousheh said the three climate keys are altitudes above 1,000m, cool autumns for flowering, and warm sunny springs for corm energy. “But smart soil and irrigation management, especially light text

May 25 202612:25

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59