Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed

Sep 30 202411:25

Iran greenhouse industry expected to blossom

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Iran greenhouse industry expected to blossom Iran greenhouse industry expected to blossom Tehran – Iran's greenhouse sector is poised for substantial growth, with the country targeting a staggering output of over 3.7 million tons of high-quality greenhouse products by March 2025, a senior official said. According to Elham Fatahi-Far, head of the Agriculture Ministry's Greenhouse Bureau, Iranian greenhouses have already made significant strides, exporting a remarkable 240,000 tons of produ

Sep 30 202411:05

Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects

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Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with the successful implementation of over 100smart irrigation pilot projects. Fariborz Abbasi, the project manager of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's modern irrigation systems development program, highlighted this achievement at the IFarm 2024 exhibition. The Agriculture Ministry has been at the forefront

Sep 29 202413:09

Southeastern Iran has great potential for fisheries and aquaculture development, IFO head says

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Southeastern Iran has great potential for fisheries and aquaculture development, IFO head says Southeastern Iran has great potential for fisheries and aquaculture development, IFO head says Zahedan – The Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) highlighted the immense potential of southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan province, particularly its coastal areas bordering the Sea of Oman, for the development of fisheries, aquaculture, and marine agriculture.Speaking at the groundbreaki

Sep 22 202410:16

Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons

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Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons Iran annual organic horticulture output stands at 55,000 tons Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is making strides in organic production, according to a senior official.Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said Iranian farms produce approximately 55,000 tons of organic horticultural products annually.While this figure represents a significant contribution to the country's organic agriculture industry, it pales

Sep 18 202417:20

Caspian Sea anchovy catch tops 3,000 tons

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Caspian Sea anchovy catch tops 3,000 tons Caspian Sea anchovy catch tops 3,000 tons Tehran – Iranian fishermen have surpassed the 3,000-ton mark for Caspian Sea anchovy catches this season, according to a report by the Iranian Fisheries Organization. A total of 3,288 tons has been landed by 71 fishing vessels, it added. The high nutritional value and protein content of anchovies present a significant opportunity for increased human consumption and a more prominent role in daily diets. This

Sep 17 202413:51

Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran

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Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Annual date production reaches 1m tons in Iran Tehran - Iran's date industry continues to flourish, with the country producing an impressive 1 million tons of dates annually. While date cultivation is possible in 15 provinces across Iran, the highest production is concentrated in six key regions: Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Fars, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Kerman. These provinces boast extensive date plantations, with Sistan and Baluchestan

Sep 15 202419:54

Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture

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Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has expressed strong support for vertical farming, highlighting its potential to address both domestic food supply challenges and boost agricultural exports. During a recent visit to the Ardastani Brothers Greenhouse in Pishva, Tehran Province, Nouri emphasized the critical role of greenhouse cultivation in

Sep 14 202415:10

Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency

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Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency Tehran - Iran has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, achieving complete self-sufficiency in the production of standard cotton seed, an official said. Ghorban Ghorbani, head of the Cotton Research Institute of Iran, announced the achievement, stating, "We are now producing 100% of the standard cotton seed required by our country." Looking ahead, Ghorbani revealed plans to export surplu

Sep 11 202416:30

Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming

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Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture announced that the primary focus of the ministry will be on promoting small-scale, village-based farming alongside agricultural supply chains. This strategy, Gholamreza Nouri added, will serve as the cornerstone for Iran's agricultural development, with its implementation being a top priority for the current adm

Sep 3 202418:24