Iran moves to privatize fishing ports

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Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Tehran - The Iranian government has advanced its plan to privatize fishing port management, aiming to streamline operations, reduce state involvement, and empower local communities in managing marine resources. According to Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO), the supervision program - launched in July 2025 - is nearing completion for the current year. The next phase will include oversight of seven remaining ports in M

Nov 8 202509:18

Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases

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Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Ahvaz – The head of the South Inland Aquatic Research Institute in Ahvaz announced that the institute’s researchers have successfully carried out out-of-season breeding of common carp and developed a seed vaccine to combat bacterial diseases in fish. These achievements will help move Iran’s aquaculture industry toward greater self-sufficien

Oct 25 202511:54

Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Ahvaz - Researchers in southern Iran are introducing modern irrigation and soil management techniques to help date palm growers cope with drought and water shortages. Nader Salamati from the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center said traditional surface irrigation methods are inefficient under current conditions.

Oct 13 202508:09

Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust

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Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Mashhad - Iranian researchers have achieved up to 99% accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust using aerial imaging and advanced image-processing technologies, according to the Khorasan Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Center. Lead researcher Mohammad Hossein Saeedi-Rad said the project combined both laboratory and field experiment

Sep 14 202509:48

Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official

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Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Tehran - Iran has purchased more than 7.7 million tons of domestically grown wheat worth 155.9 trillion tomans (approximately $3 billion) through its guaranteed procurement program during the spring season, a senior agriculture official said. Saeed Rad, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) said the government has purch

Aug 19 202511:25

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production

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Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Ahvaz – Khuzestan Province has solidified its position as Iran’s national hub for cut flower production, contributing significantly to both domestic supply and export markets. According to Javad Soltani-Kazemi, head of the Khuzestan Agricultural Organization, the province produces over 170 million stems of flowers and ornamental plants annually, earnin

Aug 4 202508:14

Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC

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Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC Iran domestic wheat purchases surpass 5m mt in 3 months: GTC Tehran – Iran has procured more than 5 million metric tons (mt) of domestically grown wheat since the start of the harvest season in early April, according to the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC), the state-run entity overseeing the supply of staple food grains. In a statement released Wednesday, the GTC said that total wheat purchases had reached 5.049 m

Jul 12 202508:28

Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output

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Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Tehran – The first phase of Iran’s major 550,000-hectare land reclamation project in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam has led to a 3.5 million-ton increase in agricultural production during the current Iranian calendar

Jun 24 202521:26

Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say

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Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say North Khorasan – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the strategic importance of bolstering nomadic communities to ensure sustainable food security for the nation. During a gathering with nomads in the Takht-e Mirza region, Gholamreza Nouri called for targeted assistance for this "production-oriented segment of society." "Nomadic communities are the guardia

May 31 202516:58