Iran aims to boost legume production

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Iran aims to boost legume production Iran aims to boost legume production Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled major plans to increase domestic legume production, aiming to cultivate 814,000 hectares of land with various legumes in the 2023-2024 agricultural year, targeting a yield of 720,000 tons. The primary focus for the current year is on chickpeas, lentils, beans, and other legumes like mung beans and broad beans. However, challenges such as climate change, limited

Nov 2 202414:21

Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16

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Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16 Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – Iran has expressed its readiness to contribute to improving land degradation monitoring processes in arid regions during the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Riyadh from October 8-10, 2024. Representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran participat

Oct 13 202412:14

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