FAO to award GIAHS certificate to Estahban rainfed fig orchards soon

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FAO to award GIAHS certificate to Estahban rainfed fig orchards soon FAO to award GIAHS certificate to Estahban rainfed fig orchards soon FAO to award GIAHS certificate to Estahban rainfed figorchards soon An official with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture said theFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is finalizing itsdecision to award the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)certificate to Estahban Rainfed Fig Orchards. Ali Kiani-Rad said recently

May 29 202321:49

Iranian President plants sapling in Jakarta as sign of peace

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Iranian President plants sapling in Jakarta as sign of peace Iranian President plants sapling in Jakarta as sign of peace Iranian President plants sapling in Jakarta as sign of peace Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his Indonesiancounterpart Joko Widodo planted saplings of Pohon Kayu Ulin at the MerdekaPalace as a sign of peace and friendship between Tehran and Jakarta on Tuesday.Discovered in 1993 in Indonesia, Pohon Kayu Ulin is regardedas one of the largest plants in the country. It is ca

May 24 202314:40

Iran exporting flowers to Russia, Kazakhstan, official says

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Iran exporting flowers to Russia, Kazakhstan, official says Iran exporting flowers to Russia, Kazakhstan, official says Iran exporting flowers to Russia, Kazakhstan, officialsays A provincial official said that the country’s northernprovince of Mazandaran is exporting flowers and ornamental plants to Russia,Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.“Flowers and ornamental plants arebeing exported to Russia, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan from the northernprovince of Mazandaran,” Ehsan Abbasp

May 20 202306:38

Iran working on methods to develop hybrid seeds

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Iran working on methods to develop hybrid seeds Iran working on methods to develop hybrid seeds Iran working on methodsto develop hybrid seeds Extensive research isunderway to produce hybrid seeds as part of efforts to fight drought in thecountry, the of head of Iran’s Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII)said. Hybrid seeds are designedto withstand drought and can help maintain high yield under water-limitedconditions, Mohammad Zamanian said in remarks on Monday.“Currently, we

May 13 202306:16

Iran seeks afforestation program to address climate concerns

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Iran seeks afforestation program to address climate concerns Iran seeks afforestation program to address climate concerns Iran seeks afforestation program to address climate concerns The deputy head of the Natural Resources and WatershedManagement Organization said the government has plans underway to create aten-year project to plant fast-growing forests on non-forested landscountrywide. “We are currently assessing andselecting new sites for afforestation,” Naghi Shabanian said las

May 7 202313:41

Iran meets 70 percent of world demand for Damask rose

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Iran meets 70 percent of world demand for Damask rose Iran meets 70 percent of world demand for Damask rose Iran meets 70 percent of world demand for Damask rose Iran is the world’s biggest producer of damask rose,accounting for 70% of the global production, according to vice president ofplanning and economic affairs of the country’s Ministry of Agriculture. “70 percent of global demand fordamask roses is met by Iran,” Shahpour Alaei-Moqaddam said on Wednesday. He added t

May 6 202315:23

Iran exports 6 tons of rose essences, products: Official

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Iran exports 6 tons of rose essences, products: Official Iran exports 6 tons of rose essences, products: Official Iran exports 6 tons of rose essences, products: Official Some six tons of Damask rose’s essences and products wereexported in the past Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20), anofficial with Iran’s Agriculture Ministry said.Hossein Zeinali on Tuesday put the volume of Damask rose’sessences and products exported from Iran in 1401 at six tons. He said Iran ran

May 3 202316:08

FAO takes steps to curb Red Palm Weevil in Iran

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FAO takes steps to curb Red Palm Weevil in Iran FAO takes steps to curb Red Palm Weevil in Iran FAO takes steps to curb Red Palm Weevil in Iran The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) has taken positive step towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil(RPW), a highly destructive transboundary pest that can cause serious damage todate palm trees, leading to the death of the infested trees.The outbreak and uncontrolled spread of the RPW pose asignificant threat to the cou

Apr 30 202314:28

Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status

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Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status A traditional fig cultivation system in Iran is set to win recognition from FAO as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).Titled “Estahban Rainfed Fig Orchards Heritage System”, the credit reflects a unique way to produce rain-fed figs.The Iranian entrée was designated by the GIAHS Scie

Apr 29 202309:37

Over 2m ha of farmlands under weed control, official says

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Over 2m ha of farmlands under weed control, official says Over 2m ha of farmlands under weed control, official says Over 2m ha of farmlands under weed control, official says An official with Iran’s Plant Protection Organization said over two million hectares of farmlands have been cleared off unwanted weeds in the current crop year. “We are pursuing a constant battle against weeds, and so far 1,250,000 hectares of wheat, 650,000 hectares of rainfed wheat, and 110,000 hectares of ra

Apr 18 202310:31