Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem

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Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem Tehran – Iran is intensifying efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably manage its rangelands, the country’s largest natural ecosystem, according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Abolqasem Hosseinpour said Iran’s 83 million hectares of rangelan

Jun 2 202612:25

Iran among world’s top five most resilient food security systems: Minister

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Iran among world’s top five most resilient food security systems: Minister Iran among world’s top five most resilient food security systems: Minister Tehran – Iran ranks among the world’s five most resilient food security systems, driven by strong domestic production and the ability to withstand economic and environmental challenges, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with agricultural academics and private-sector representatives, Nouri stressed that

May 31 202610:02

Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says

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Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Rasht – The acting deputy of the Plant Production Improvement Department of Gilan's Agricultural Organization has called for a shift away from monoculture, saying that the northern province's villa-gardens contain uncultivated lands suitable for growing saffron, blueberries, boxwood, ornamental shrubs, and other fast-yielding crops. Speaking to reporters, Manooc

May 29 202609:48

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59

Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually

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Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually Qazvin province produces over 1,000 tons of medicinal herbs annually Qazvin – Farmers in Qazvin province, situated some 150 km northwest of Tehran, have produced and harvested more than 1,075 tons of high-quality medicinal herbs across 2,769 hectares of agricultural land over the past cropping year, according to the director of Horticulture at the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Pileforoush noted that 250 spe

May 23 202612:09

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming

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Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Mazandaran - The head of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a new strategy to sustainably develop aquaculture in the Caspian Sea, with a focus on expanding salmon farming in sea cages. Hamzeh Rostampour called the inaugural sea-cage salmon project in Tonekabon a turning point for the country's aquaculture sector. "Iran's fisheries future lies in sea cages," he said, citing global environmental limi

May 16 202612:22

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

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44

Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran

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Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Tehran – Iran is embracing plant factories as a groundbreaking solution for producing healthy, residue-free agricultural products, particularly leafy vegetables, a leading horticultural researcher has announced. A new frontier in Iranian agriculture is emerging from controlled-environment chambers that experts say could revolutionize how fresh produce is g

May 8 202606:41

Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity

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Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Tehran – In their first joint meeting, Iran's deputy ministers for crop production and water & soil agriculture emphasized water as the "central issue" of ministry policy, calling for greater synergy to implement the national cropping pattern and develop smart farms. Majid Anjafi, Deputy for Crop Production, said that despite last year's severe

May 5 202612:05