Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust

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Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Mashhad - Iranian researchers have achieved up to 99% accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust using aerial imaging and advanced image-processing technologies, according to the Khorasan Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Center. Lead researcher Mohammad Hossein Saeedi-Rad said the project combined both laboratory and field experiment

Sep 14 202509:48

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 reports rise in horticulture output

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Iran reports rise in horticulture output Iran reports rise in horticulture output Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production,

Sep 3 202510:21

‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’

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‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’ ‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’ Tehran – West Azarbaijan Province has secured its position as Iran’s top sugar beet producer, accounting for around 35% of the country’s total output in the 2023–2024 crop year, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Mohammadreza Asghari reported that the province produced 2.1 million tons of sugar beet over the

Sep 2 202511:01

Iran Jujube targeting global markets, official says

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Iran Jujube targeting global markets, official says Iran Jujube targeting global markets, official says Tehran – Jujube, cultivated in Iran for more than 4,000 years, has earned recognition as a national brand and is preparing to make its mark on global markets, according to a senior agriculture official. Speaking Wednesday at the inaugural Provincial Jujube Festival in South Khorasan, Ali Zolfaghari, head of the Agricultural Mechanization and Industries Development Center at the Ministr

Sep 2 202510:55

155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head

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155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head 155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head Tehran - Iran will launch 155 fisheries projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said 155 fisheries projects with an investment of 21.25 trillion rials (about $42.5 million) will come online simultaneously in 27 provinces. The proje

Aug 26 202511:28

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Tehran - Iran will expand its rangeland management programs by 2 million hectares this year, bringing the total managed area to 47 million hectares, according to the director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization. Abolghasem Hosseinpour added that the country’s rangelands span 82.9 million hectares, including 5.2 million hectares of dense rangel

Aug 19 202511:29

Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages

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Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages South Khorasan - The Agricultural Organization in Qaenat, South Khorasan province, has introduced the cultivation of guar in the fields of the Eslamabad Agricultural Joint Stock Company as a natural green manure to enhance soil quality and resilience against drought. Mr. Ramezani, director of the organization, said the initiative aims to improv

Aug 19 202511:16

Damghan expected to harvest 36,000 tons of fresh pistachio

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Damghan expected to harvest 36,000 tons of fresh pistachio Damghan expected to harvest 36,000 tons of fresh pistachio Semnan - The pistachio harvest is now underway in Damghan, Semnan Province, with production forecast to hit 12,000 tons of dried pistachios - equivalent to 36,000 tons of fresh pistachios - this year. Ismaeil Shokatabadi, the acting head of the Damghan Agricultural Organization, said expanding orchards with native pistachio varieties is a central priority. “Damghan&rsqu

Aug 16 202511:27