Minister: We stand for production, food security, people’s livelihoods

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Minister: We stand for production, food security, people’s livelihoods Minister: We stand for production, food security, people’s livelihoods Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture declared that his ministry stands fully committed to safeguarding production, food security, and the livelihoods of the Iranian people. In a post on the social media platform X, Minister Gholamreza Nouri pointed a recent message sent by President Masoud Pezeshkian to the ministry and wrote: "Throughout these d

May 15 202619:23

North Khorasan expected to harvest over 31 tons of saffron, official says

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North Khorasan expected to harvest over 31 tons of saffron, official says North Khorasan expected to harvest over 31 tons of saffron, official says North Khorasan – More than 31 tons of saffron are expected to be harvested this year from 5,430 hectares of farmland in North Khorasan Province, in the northeast of Iran, a senior agricultural official announced. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Jihad Organization, said the province ranks first in Iran for saffron

May 12 202612:16

Bushehr exports 26,000 tons of aquatic products

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Bushehr exports 26,000 tons of aquatic products Bushehr exports 26,000 tons of aquatic products Bushehr – Iran's Bushehr Province has exported more than 26,000 tons of aquatic products to European and Asian markets, with the Provincial Veterinary Directorate playing a critical role in ensuring health and safety standards. Mohammad Reza Abbasi, head of the Quarantine and Biosecurity Office at the Bushehr Veterinary Directorate, announced that since the start of the Iranian year 1404 (Marc

May 12 202612:14

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch

May 12 202612:04

Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply

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Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has produced one million tons of vegetables and summer crops, with tomatoes leading as the main crop, a local agricultural official announced. According to Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production at Bushehr's Agriculture Organization, tomatoes alone account for 660,000 tons grown on 12,000 hectares. She noted that the province ranks first in

May 12 202612:03

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39

Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent

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Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Golestan - The area under camelina cultivation in Golestan province's rain-fed lands has reached over 6,000 hectares, a 600% jump from last year, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Ebrahim Hezarjaribi said the oilseed crop has gained a key position in the local cropping pattern due to its drought tolerance, low production costs, suitability for rain-fed farmin

May 11 202611:33

Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says

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Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Khuzestan - Sorghum offers a strategic solution for boosting forage production despite water scarcity and climate change, according to a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Hossein Kazemi said that the plant's high tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme heat makes it wel

May 11 202611:30

Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships

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Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Tehran – The CEO of the Agricultural Townships Company said employment preservation, production sustainability, and export development are the three strategic priorities of Iran's agricultural townships in the year 1405 (March 2026–March 2027). Peyman Eskandari said these three axes will guide all agricultural townships nationwide, aligning with the Leader's call to protect j

May 11 202610:48

Bushehr set to produce 4b shrimp larvae

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Bushehr set to produce 4b shrimp larvae Bushehr set to produce 4b shrimp larvae Bushehr– Bushehr province, in southwest of Iran, is expected to produce 4 billion shrimp larvae this year, up from 3 billion last year, thanks to farm restructuring, infrastructure upgrades, and a move away from traditional methods, according to the provincial veterinary chief. Mohammad Hassan Rahnama announced that following the containment of the AHPND virus and ongoing veterinary monitoring, shrimp product

May 10 202612:50