Iran seeks closer fisheries ties with African nations.

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Iran seeks closer fisheries ties with African nations. Iran seeks closer fisheries ties with African nations. Tehran – Iran is moving to deepen fisheries cooperation with strategic African partners, with Mauritania emerging as a key focus for expanded trade and technological exchange. In a recent meeting, Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister and Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization, held talks with Mauritania’s Ambassador to Tehran Sayyid Muhammad Walid Muhammad al-Razi to

Apr 27 202506:32

Iran, Uzbekistan call for stronger quarantine, trade cooperation

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Iran, Uzbekistan call for stronger quarantine, trade cooperation Iran, Uzbekistan call for stronger quarantine, trade cooperation Tehran - Senior officials from Iran’s Plant Protection Organization and Uzbekistan’s agricultural delegation met to explore enhanced export opportunities and joint plant quarantine initiatives. In a recent meeting in Tehran attended by Maryam Jalili-Moghadam and representatives from Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Ministry, both sides pledged stronger

Apr 26 202509:43

Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries

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Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries Tehran – The central province of Isfahan exported medicinal plants, rose water, and plant essences worth more than $30 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20, 2025), according to a provincial official. Ahmadreza Raiszadeh, the director for horticulture affairs in the Agriculture Department of the province, announced that over 24,000 t

Apr 21 202512:33

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongs

Apr 21 202506:11

Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average

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Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average Tehran – Iran's safflower yield surpassed the global average last crop year, according to the head of the Oilseed Research Department at the country’s Seed and Plant Improvement Institute “Domestic production reached 828 kilograms per hectare, exceeding the 2023 worldwide average of 795 kg/ha,” Mehdi Qaffari said. He noted that while global safflower c

Apr 13 202507:05

Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads

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Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Tehran – In a move to modernize traditional lifestyles while boosting regional development, Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization has unveiled a dual strategy focusing on renewable energy and maritime economic integration for southern tribal populations. According to a report by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government will install

Apr 6 202514:59

Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols

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Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has called for an immediate overhaul of the country's pest control strategies in response to climate change-induced agricultural threats, stressing the need for adopting advanced technologies. Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, reported alarming changes in pest behavior directly linked to clima

Apr 4 202503:19

Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production

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Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has achieved over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production, According to Peyman Hesadi, the director of the Ministry's sugar plants project. Pointing to the latest status of sugar production and the implementation of self-sufficiency policies under the Seventh Development Plan, Hesadi said that the minis

Mar 30 202514:02

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives,

Mar 24 202508:01

Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran

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Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Tehran - The Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production announced the start of the wheat harvest in the southern provinces of the country at the beginning of the Persian year 1404 (March 2025). “Every year, the wheat harvest begins in early Farvardin (March) in the southern provinces and gradually extends to other regions. Despite reduced rainfall this year, the cultivated area is slightly larger

Mar 24 202506:45