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May 5 2025 - 06:00 - view count: 240 - viewer count: 240 study time : 1 minute(s) /X7Pa--> Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production Tehran - Persistent efforts by Iranian animal science researchers, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Animal Production Division and the Veterinary Organization, have yielded significant improvements in the production metrics of native Iranian sheep breeds,

Aug 5 202612:48

Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production

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Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production Tehran – Iran has established 65 model farms for six strategic crops nationwide as part of efforts to boost productivity, improve crop quality, and promote climate-resilient agriculture, Deputy Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Golmohammadi announced. Speaking at the National Rice Farm Day in Rasht, where two new rice varieties—Ti Ti and Kavir—

Aug 2 202612:20

Iran backs nomadic herders to strengthen livestock production

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Iran backs nomadic herders to strengthen livestock production Iran backs nomadic herders to strengthen livestock production Mazandaran – Iran is expanding support for nomadic herders in the northern Mazandaran province to boost livestock production, improve food security, and enhance the sustainability of the country's pastoral sector. Hossein Negahdar, Deputy Head of Livestock Production in Mazandaran, said targeted investment in infrastructure, animal health, technical training, and gr

Jul 24 202612:20

Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments

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Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Tehran – Iran has officially resumed chickpea exports after nearly a year, with industry officials expressing confidence that strong production could drive exports to a record high in 2026. Nasser Moradi, head of the National Chickpea Council, said a directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization has authorized exports through all customs offices nationwide, allowing trad

Jul 21 202613:03

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 unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model

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Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Iran unveils water-saving forage maize cultivation model Isfahan - Iran has introduced a new high-density forage maize cultivation model that could save up to 1.5 billion cubic meters of water annually if adopted nationwide, according to the Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Masoud Torabi, head of the center, said the initiative was developed to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate change

Jul 11 202611:07

Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought

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Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Golestan – Iran's northern Golestan Province has maintained and expanded its Turkmen camel population despite years of drought and declining rangelands, underscoring the breed's resilience to climate challenges, an official said. Reza Nazari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the Golestan Agricultural Organization, said the province is

Jun 28 202612:05

Iran inaugurates largest greenhouse seedling production hub in Isfahan

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Iran inaugurates largest greenhouse seedling production hub in Isfahan Iran inaugurates largest greenhouse seedling production hub in Isfahan Isfahan - Iran has inaugurated the country’s largest greenhouse seedling production complex in Isfahan Province, a major investment aimed at boosting water efficiency and supporting the growth of greenhouse agriculture. The facility, built with an investment of 330 billion rials, has the capacity to produce 150 million seedlings annually, according

Jun 21 202613:27

Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says

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Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says Tehran — Iran is among the world's leading countries in combating desertification, thanks to decades of scientific research and large-scale land restoration efforts, Deputy Agriculture Minister and Head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization Reza Aflatooni said on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Jun 19 202612:34

President launches 2,209 agricultural projects across Iran

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President launches 2,209 agricultural projects across Iran President launches 2,209 agricultural projects across Iran Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian officially inaugurated 2,209 agricultural projects nationwide during a virtual ceremony held as part of National Agriculture Week, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening food security and rural development. The projects, unveiled with Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri in attendance, are designed to expand agric

Jun 15 202613:02