Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheri

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems

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Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil has called for greater private sector investment and increased funding to meet the country's target of equipping 350,000 hectares of farmland annually with modern irrigation systems under the Seventh National Development Plan. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.2 million hect

Jul 17 202612:24

Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth

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Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Tehran – Iran has launched a National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization of agricultural research, foster innovation, and strengthen links between science, industry, and the marketplace. The initiative, established by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute under the

Jul 14 202610:39

North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan

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North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan North Khorasan exports 620 tons of cherries to Russia, Kazakhstan Tehran – Iran's North Khorasan Province has exported 620 tons of locally grown cherries to Russia and Kazakhstan during the current crop year, backed by expanded cold storage capacity that is boosting the province's horticultural exports. Omid Misaq, Director of Plant Protection at the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said newly operational cold sto

Jul 14 202610:35

Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister

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Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister Tehran – Iran will move forward with its Modern Forestry Plan only after thorough scientific review and full coordination among relevant authorities, with no project permitted to jeopardize the country's forests, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with senior officials from the Natura

Jul 14 202610:31

Khorasan Razavi to triple caviar production by year-end, official says

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Khorasan Razavi to triple caviar production by year-end, official says Khorasan Razavi to triple caviar production by year-end, official says Tehran – Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province is expected to triple its caviar production by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (1405), driven by the expansion of sturgeon farming and the adoption of modern aquaculture technologies, a provincial official said. Mohsen Barkhordar, Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs at the Kho

Jul 14 202610:28

Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects

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Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects Tehran – Iran and Tajikistan are stepping up agricultural cooperation, with both countries exploring joint investment, technology transfer, and collaborative development projects, Iran's commercial attaché in Dushanbe said. Mohammad Ali Amirfakhrian said recent talks with officials from Tajikistan's Ministry of Agriculture focused on cooperation in seedling p

Jul 13 202611:47

Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector

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Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector Tehran – Iran has approved the export of 10,000 metric tons of chicken meat as part of efforts to manage surplus production and support the country's poultry industry, the head of the Iran Broiler Breeders Union announced. Hamidreza Asadollah-Nejad said Iran's poultry sector has the capacity to produce around 3 million metric tons of chicken annual

Jul 13 202611:42

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

East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report

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East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report Tehran – Iran's East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, has consolidated its status as one of the country's foremost centers for purebred horse breeding, with more than 2,000 officially identified and registered horses, according to a report. Authorities have expanded the province's microchip-based horse identification system, a key initiative aime

Jul 12 202609:25