High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province

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High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province Golestan – A livestock facility breeding the prolific Roman sheep breed has raised its capacity to more than 5,000 head, announced the deputy for livestock production at the Golestan Agriculture Organization. Speaking during a visit to the unit, Reza Nazari said the expansion of industrial sheep farming is a strategic priority aimed at reducing the livestock sector's de

May 18 202611:57

Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher

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Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Ahvaz – Shifting sugar beet farming from spring to autumn in Khuzestan has enabled farmers to capitalize on rainfall and cut irrigation water use, a model now being institutionalized by the province's agricultural research center, a researcher says. Hossein Kazemi, a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, describ

May 18 202611:55

Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says

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Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province, a leading aquaculture hub in Iran, has produced over 100,000 tons of aquatic products this year, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Seyed Sharif Mousavi said some 17,000 hectares of farms and complexes were used for warm-water fish, sturgeon, shrimp, and ornamental species. “Exports reached 55,000 tons worth $193

May 18 202611:52

US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report

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US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report Tehran – The ongoing US military adventures in the Strait of Hormuz have forced British farmers to abandon chemical fertilizers in favor of seaweed, a dramatic shift that environmental experts warn could introduce severe ecological problems, according to a report. The move comes after soaring prices for imported fe

May 17 202611:55

Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says

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Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Tehran – Iran is home to more than 8,600 valuable plant species found on its rangelands, a senior official announced during a ceremony marking National Rangeland and Rangeland Management Day. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at Iran's National Organization for Natural Resources and Watershed Management, described this year's commemora

May 17 202611:52

Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year

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Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year Iran’s wheat output projected at 14 million tons this year Tehran – Iran’s wheat output is planned to reach 14 million tons in the current calendar year, which ends on March 20, 2027, a senior agricultural official said, assuring citizens that the nation's food security is on solid ground and there is no reason for alarm over basic commodity supplies. "Fortunately, we are going through a very good agricultural year," said M

May 17 202611:35

Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman

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Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman Kerman – The green mango harvest season has officially commenced in southern Kerman, with local agricultural officials forecasting a yield of more than 3,900 tons this year. Sadegh Hosseinzadeh, head of horticulture at the Southern Kerman Agriculture Organization, announced that picking began in late May. “Currently, about 560 hectares of orchards across Jiroft, Anbarabad, Kahnuj, Rudbar-e Jonub

May 17 202611:30

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO r

May 16 202612:26

Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species

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Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backup version of the National Natural Resources Gene Bank to safeguard the country's plant genetic heritage, according to an official. Mohammad Mahmoudi, head of the Gene Bank group, stated that the backup ensures the preservation of genetic resources in the event of natural disasters or conflic

May 16 202612:24

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming

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Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Mazandaran - The head of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a new strategy to sustainably develop aquaculture in the Caspian Sea, with a focus on expanding salmon farming in sea cages. Hamzeh Rostampour called the inaugural sea-cage salmon project in Tonekabon a turning point for the country's aquaculture sector. "Iran's fisheries future lies in sea cages," he said, citing global environmental limi

May 16 202612:22