4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says

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4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says 4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says Tehran – Iran has restored and preserved four million hectares of its rangelands over the past year (1404), according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office. Abolghasem Hosseinpour said key achievements include revising management plans for over two million hectares, restoring medicinal plant habitats across 50,000 hectares, and digitizing dat

Apr 17 202610:18

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key pr

Apr 17 202610:16

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and

Apr 15 202607:18

8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank 8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composit

Apr 15 202607:06

Lorestan maintains greenhouse exports to Eurasia amid war: Official

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Lorestan maintains greenhouse exports to Eurasia amid war: Official Lorestan maintains greenhouse exports to Eurasia amid war: Official Lorestan – The western Lorestan Province has sustained its agricultural exports to Eurasian markets with the head of the province's Agricultural Organization reporting that 778 tons of greenhouse products have been exported to member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union since the beginning of the third imposed war. Sayyadi, said that export activitie

Apr 10 202612:32

Veterinary health oversight front line of food security, public health

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Veterinary health oversight front line of food security, public health Veterinary health oversight front line of food security, public health Tehran – Ensuring safe and healthy food is not merely a public health objective, it is a pillar of national security and a fundamental expectation of every citizen. At the heart of this mission stands the veterinary service, a cornerstone of the country's health system, playing an indispensable role in safeguarding raw animal products and preventin

Apr 6 202612:38

Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports

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Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports WDC – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the country's wheat planted area for 2026 is projected to reach 17.73 million hectares, a 3 percent decline from the previous year. If realized, this will mark the lowest wheat acreage since record-keeping began in 1919. Winter wheat accounts for the largest share, at 13.11 million hectares (down 2 percent), followed by

Apr 3 202613:26

Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official East Azarbaijan - In a bid to advance sustainable agriculture and optimize resource efficiency, the cultivation of chickpea forage crops in rainfed lands has been introduced as a strategic solution in East Azarbaijan Province, according to a senior agricultural official. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Affairs

Mar 28 202622:01

East Azarbaijan cooperating with knowledge-based firms to reform cultivation patterns

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East Azarbaijan cooperating with knowledge-based firms to reform cultivation patterns East Azarbaijan cooperating with knowledge-based firms to reform cultivation patterns East Azarbaijan – In line with materializing major objectives of East Azarbaijan’s Agriculture Organization with respect to reforming the cultivation patterns, the province has sought to produce red sumac saplings which are low-water consuming plants, a provincial official says. “Effective measures have bee

Mar 15 202612:27

AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan

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AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan Semnan - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully spearheaded a field operation to combat the destructive olive psylla pest in Semnan province, located in northern Iran, showcasing its ability to bridge research and practical agricultural solutions. In collaboration with the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, AREEO ca

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