Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases exceed 10.5m tons in 1402

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Over 10.5 million tons of wheat have been purchased from Iranian farmers at guaranteed prices in the past Iranian calendar year 1402, according to the data provided by the Government Trade Company (GTC). As reported by IRNA, Iran’s wheat production stood at 13 to 13.5 million tons in the previous Iranian calendar year 1402. Over the past few years, the Agriculture Ministry has been implementing several programs for improving wheat production in the country. Providing seed, pesticides, expe

Apr 2 202400:50

Iran plants 115m saplings as part of One Billion Trees Program

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The head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization of Iran announced that 115 million saplings have been planted so far as part of “The One Billion Trees Program” by the government and private sectors. "Following negotiations with the Management and Planning Organization of the country, 460 billion rials of credit have been allocated for the One Billion Trees Program, which should be deposited into the account of the Natural Resources Organization,” Abbas-A

Mar 18 202414:01

Official highlights importance of Phytosanitary certificate against plant pests when buying saplings

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The director of the Office of Preparation and Compilation of Regulations, Standards, and Control Programs of the Plant Protection Organization of Iran emphasized the importance of requesting a phytosanitary certificate when buying saplings in spring. Fatemeh Movahed-Khah said that one of the main reasons for the spread of plant pests and diseases is the movement of any infected plant propagative material. It is recommended that buyers of saplings in the New Year request a phytosanitary certifica

Mar 18 202414:00

Iran, Afghanistan ink MoU to boost agricultural cooperation

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Officials from Iran and the Taliban signed a memorandum of understanding in efforts to expand agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The MoU was signed during a visit by a delegation from Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture to Kabul. The 55-clause document entails cooperation between the two neighbors in a range of fields, including plant protection, agricultural research, soil sciences, alternatives to poppy cultivation, irrigation, agricultural infrastructures, animal husbandry,

Mar 15 202421:41

Iran to use food irradiation tech for first time

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Iran to use food irradiation tech for first time The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Wednesday that the organization has plans underway to irradiate agricultural products for the first time ever. “This is a significant step forward for the organization and that he hopes it will have a positive impact on the lives of Iranians”, Mohammad Eslami said. He added that this technology will help extend the shelf life of food and reduce food waste. Food irra

Mar 15 202421:38

Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO

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Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO Iran's grain production surges in 2023: FAO A report by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals a significant boost in Iran's grain production for the 2023 crop year. Iran surpassed 21 million tons, marking a 2% increase compared to the previous year, according to FAO. This achievement places Iran as the fourth-largest grain holder in Asia. Iran

Mar 15 202421:34

Iran to launch major sturgeon farm in Hamedan province

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Iran has plans underway to launch a major project in the town of Malayer, western Iran’s Hamedan province, to produce over 500 tons of sturgeon fish annually, an official said. According to Masoud Norouzi, the head of the Fisheries Department of the Agriculture Organization in Hamedan Province, the project with an annual production capacity of 500 tons of fish will be implemented on a plot of land downstream of the Kalan Dam. He added that the feasibility study for the 500-ton sturgeon fi

Mar 11 202423:49

Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year

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The head of the Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) announced the introduction of four new rice varieties, named "Mazand", "Hasti", "Omid", and "Tooka", as part of the breeding program aimed at introducing high-yielding, high-quality, and early-maturing varieties. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's public relations office, Maryam Hosseini, speaking at the 19th National Rice Conference in Amol, said, "In line with the breeding program and with the aim of introducing high-yielding varie

Mar 11 202423:48

11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran

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The advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Women's Affairs said nearly 11 million rural and nomadic women in the country play an irreplaceable role in the country’s food production and security. Maryam Tahmasebi, director general of the Office of Development of Agricultural Activities of Rural and Nomadic Women, said, "The activity of the rural and nomadic women's community and women working in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad is both remarkable in terms of quality and quantity." She added,

Mar 11 202423:46

Iran targets breeding over 150m chicks to meet domestic need, official says

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An official with the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture announced that the country has set a target to raise some 152 million chicks as part a national drive to boost the county’s overall production and meet the domestic need. “In February, we had 152 million chicks, which is unprecedented in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran. With this number of chicks, we will be able to supply the chicken market and meet our domestic need,” Masoud Amrollahi, the director general of th

Mar 11 202423:44