Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields

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Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields North - Mahmudabad County’s Agriculture Department in north of Iran has announced plans to plant crimson clover on 250 hectares of the region’s paddy fields. Seyed Hossein Eslami, head of the department, said the fall-planted forage crop will be sown after the rice harvest, and that the initiative aims to improve soil fertility, boost forage production

Sep 30 202513:00

Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture

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Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture Ilam — Mahmoud Rahdari, a pioneering farmer from Helilani in Ilam Province, has won the Watsave 2025 Award, securing first place in the farmer category among participants from 106 countries. He was also Iran’s sole representative at the World Irrigation Council in Malaysia. Rahdari received the honor for successfully applying advanced irrigation systems and sust

Sep 13 202511:12

East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports

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East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports East Azarbaijan – East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, is expanding the cultivation of sumac to increase export revenues and strengthen its position in international markets, a senior agricultural official announced. According to Sadeq Naderi, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement at the provincial Agricultural Organization, East Azarbaijan currently ranks

Sep 12 202509:32

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative fo

Jul 19 202510:49

Iran Agrofood 2025 kicks off in Tehran

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Iran Agrofood 2025 kicks off in Tehran Iran Agrofood 2025 kicks off in Tehran Tehran - The 32nd International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2025) officially opened on Monday at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground, drawing participation from 750 Iranian and 138 foreign companies representing 13 countries. Held annually, Iran Agrofood is one of the country’s largest specialized trade events, serving as a key platform for technology transfe

May 21 202510:29

Iran share in global halal food market unique

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Iran share in global halal food market unique Iran share in global halal food market unique The global halal food market is booming, driven by the growing Muslim population and a rising demand for ethical and sustainable food. This surge has transformed the halal sector into a dynamic and lucrative industry. Beyond catering to Muslims, halal food is attracting a wider audience, including non-Muslims who appreciate its emphasis on quality, safety, and ethical production. This growing appeal

Dec 23 202411:28

Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market

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Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market Tehran – Iran has made substantial progress towards self-sufficiency in phosphate fertilizer production, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural sector. The Managing Director of the Agricultural Support Services Company announced that with the successful implementation of domestic production projects, Iran is poised to not only meet

Nov 20 202410:18

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

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

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricu

Jul 10 202408:07