Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert

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Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert Qazvin - An expert with the International Olive Council (IOC) in Greece said that applying scientific principles in olive orchard management is essential, noting that it can dramatically enhance both product quality and overall orchard performance. Addressing a specilized workshop on olive cultivation in the northwestern city of Qazvin,

Dec 7 202509:23

Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity

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Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity East Azarbaijan - As Iran grapples with acute water shortages and the continued drying of Lake Urmia, an agri-tech company based in Khosrowshah, East Azarbaijan Province, has emerged as a leading example of resource-efficient, high-quality food production. Focusing on sustainable farming, food security, and a shift in cropping patterns, Yashil Kesht Fanavar Sahand is using hydroponic innovation to help ease pre

Dec 6 202511:15

Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says

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Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says Hamedan - Hamedan Province has once again strengthened its role as the country’s primary center for potato cultivation, producing nearly one million tons through expanded autumn planting, according to the head of the Hamedan Potato Growers’ Union. Kazem Reyhani highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture’s key contributions, including the provision o

Dec 5 202511:35

Lorestan province registers rise sugar beet harvest

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Lorestan province registers rise sugar beet harvest Lorestan province registers rise sugar beet harvest Lorestan – The director of the Agricultural Organization in the western Lorestan Province report a successful and ongoing harvest of spring-planted sugar beet, with more than 400,000 tons already collected and processed. Namdar Sayyadi said that harvesting commenced on September 15, 2025. The yield from 6,900 hectares of farmland has already been transported to local sugar refineries.

Dec 1 202511:05

Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade

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Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade Tehran - Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, Iran’s Deputy Minister and Head of the Plant Protection Organization, and Afghanistan’s Acting Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mawlawi Shahabuddin Saqib, explored ways to boost agricultural trade ties between the neighborly countries. The recent meeting aimed to identify practical solutions for boosting Afghanistan’s a

Nov 30 202512:48

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities: identification, cons

Nov 29 202511:34

Iran marks National Olive Day

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Iran marks National Olive Day Iran marks National Olive Day Tehran - As Iran marks National Olive Day on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, an

Nov 25 202514:51

Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran

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Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran South Khorasan - The forage corn harvest has officially begun in the Mohammadabad Razaghzadeh fields of Nehbandan, South Khorasan province, an official said. According to Maleki, head of the county’s Agricultural Office, the 30-hectare farm is expected to yield around 1,800 tons of forage corn, significantly supporting the area’s livestock feed needs. He highlighted that the use of advanced pre

Nov 24 202512:28

Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming

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Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan – The western city of Hamedan has initiated pilot cultivation of lower-water and high-value crops, the director of Horticulture at the province’s agricultural organization announced. For the first time in Hamedan, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and a range of medicinal plants—including jojoba, caparis,

Nov 22 202511:35