Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average

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Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average Tehran – Iran's safflower yield surpassed the global average last crop year, according to the head of the Oilseed Research Department at the country’s Seed and Plant Improvement Institute “Domestic production reached 828 kilograms per hectare, exceeding the 2023 worldwide average of 795 kg/ha,” Mehdi Qaffari said. He noted that while global safflower c

Apr 13 202507:05

Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation

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Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Tehran – The head of the Research Institute for Seed and Plant Improvement announced a remarkable 70% surge in rapeseed cultivation during the 2024 crop year. Mohammad Zamanian said the country’s total rapeseed production this year has surged from 145,000 tons to a record 280,000 tons compared to the same period last year. He emphasized the pivotal role of the institute’s Oilseed O

Dec 24 202410:48

Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant

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Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant Tehran - A significant milestone in Iran’s agricultural technology landscape was achieved with the inauguration of the nation’s first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization and processing plant. The facility, situated in Rafsanjan, was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organ

Nov 16 202419:12

60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture 60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million

Aug 12 202413:53

Iranian scientists find indigenous probiotic bacterium

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Iranian scientists find indigenous probiotic bacterium Iranian scientists find indigenous probiotic bacterium Iranian scientists find indigenous probiotic bacterium Iranian scientists in East Azerbaijan have discovered anative probiotic bacterium that is effective against aflatoxin, a harmful toxinthat can be found in food, a provincial official said. According to Alireza Dehnad, a faculty member of theAgricultural Research, Education and Extension Department in East Azerbaijan,the indigenous p

Jan 14 202408:52

Colza production to hit 250,000 tons

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Colza production to hit 250,000 tons Colza production to hit 250,000 tons Colza production to hit 250,000 tons Iran’s colza production is projected to reach over 250,000tons in the current Iranian crop year, according to Sadullah Mansour, anofficial with the Ministry of Agriculture. “Our Colza output is expected toreach over 250,000 tons this crop year,” Mansour said. He added that over 15,000 hectares of land are under Colzacultivation in the provinces of East Azarbaijan,

Oct 25 202317:27

Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation

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Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation Iran announces plan to expand area under oilseed cultivation The area under rapeseed cultivation in the country istargeted to expand by 200,000 hectares for the current farming year(September-August) to help meet demand for edible vegetable oils. About 140,000 tons of rapeseed was harvested in the pastfarming year; the area is set to be increased to 200,000 hectares for thecu

Sep 30 202311:20

Kazakhstan in talks to set up joint venture, ship agricultural exports via Iran

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Kazakhstan in talks to set up joint venture, ship agricultural exports via Iran Kazakhstan in talks to set up joint venture, ship agricultural exports via Iran Kazakhstan in talks to set up joint venture, shipagricultural exports via Iran Kazakhstan is in talks with Abu Dhabi Ports to set up ajoint venture that would help ship Kazakh agricultural exports via Iran andthen Persian Gulf ports, the Central Asian nation's government said on Monday.Kazakhstan, a significant exporter of agriculturalco

Aug 8 202317:50

Iran and China ink MoU to expand agricultural ties

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Iran and China ink MoU to expand agricultural ties Iran and China ink MoU to expand agricultural ties Iran, China ink MoU to expand agricultural ties As announced by the head of Ardebil Province's AgriculturalDepartment, the northwestern Iranian province has signed a memorandum ofunderstating with China’s Qinghai Province to enhance mutual ties andcooperation in the sector of agriculture.The agreement on agricultural cooperation with China'sQinghai Province will boost the economy, create

Aug 2 202319:13

14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official

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14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official 14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official 14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official An official with Iranian Ministry of Agriculture announcedthat currently 14,000 hectares of lands across the country are under thecultivation of Camelina sativa, which is a promising oilseed crop used fordietary oil and as a biofuel feedstock. Hamid Oraee, who is an adviser to the Iranian agricultureminister, said camelina is a

Apr 11 202311:46