Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons

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Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons Tehran – Iran has harvested and marketed more than 75% of its fresh silk cocoon crop, with total production projected to reach 1,100 metric tons this year, valued at approximately 13 trillion rials (1,300 billion tomans), according to the National Sericulture Development Center. Center head Habibollah Rezadoost said favora

Jun 27 202619:12

Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties

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Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Tehran – Farmers in Iran's northwestern Zanjan Province are increasingly planting improved high-yield bean varieties, boosting productivity in one of the country's leading bean-producing regions. Shahrzad Ali-Akbar Zanjani, an agronomy expert at the Agricultural Organization of Zanjan Province, said the province is a major producer of pinto and red beans. Popular improved varieti

Jun 26 202611:57

Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production

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Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Fars province retains top spot in Iran’s grape production Shiraz – Iran’s southern Fars Province remains the country’s leading grape producer, with annual output exceeding 517,000 tons, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. “Accounting for 17% of Iran’s grape cultivation area and 14% of national production, Fars plays a pivotal role in the country’s grape industry. Major pr

Jun 22 202613:32

South Khorasan prioritizes greenhouses, food processing to boost agricultural efficiency

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South Khorasan prioritizes greenhouses, food processing to boost agricultural efficiency South Khorasan prioritizes greenhouses, food processing to boost agricultural efficiency Birjand — South Khorasan is focusing on the expansion of greenhouse cultivation and food processing industries as part of its strategy to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability, provincial agriculture officials said. Mohsen Esfandiyari, head of the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said gree

Jun 21 202613:22

Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says

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Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has risen from 28 million tons in 1979 to 139 million tons in 2025, a 435% increase despite growing water shortages, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking during Agriculture Week, the minister said the growth reflects significant gains in productivity, with average crop yields increasing from 2.7 tons per hectare be

Jun 21 202613:18

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

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IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its i

Jun 13 202612:15

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province

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Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Markazi Province - The adoption of nanobubble technology in fish farms and greenhouses is helping transform Markazi Province in the center of Iran into a leader in smart, knowledge-based agriculture. Researchers say the technology improves oxygen retention in water, reduces water and energy consumption, and enhances gr

Jun 12 202609:01

Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production

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Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production Tehran – Iran is making significant progress toward self-sufficiency in silk production, with raw silk cocoon output expected to reach 1,100 tons this year, according to Habibollah Rezadoost, Head of the National Sericulture Development Center. Rezadoost said the country’s sericulture sector is projected to generate approximately 13 trillion rials (1,300 billion tomans)

Jun 2 202612:33

Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output

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Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output Tehran – Freshwater aquaculture continues to be the backbone of Iran’s fisheries industry, with production reaching an estimated 676,000 tons in 1404 (2025–26), according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Speaking during a visit to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, the Director General of Freshwater Aquaculture Development said preliminary provincial data

Jun 2 202612:29