Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector

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Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector Tehran – Iran has launched major investments in medicinal plant processing facilities, while also consolidating its role in the international olive sector through new institutional and scientific achievements, a senior agriculture official said. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affa

Jun 5 202611:56

Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem

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Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem Tehran – Iran is intensifying efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably manage its rangelands, the country’s largest natural ecosystem, according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Abolqasem Hosseinpour said Iran’s 83 million hectares of rangelan

Jun 2 202612:25

Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries

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Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries Over 2,300 tons of lemons, dates exported from south to neighboring countries Jahrom – More than 1,500 tons of Lisbon lemons and 800 tons of dates have been exported from Jahrom County in Fars Province over the past month, according to the local director of Agriculture Department. Sajjad Ghana'atiyan underscored the importance of protecting farmers' livelihoods and noted the continued export of agricultural pro

Jun 2 202609:44

World Potato Day: Processing industry key to value addition, export growth

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World Potato Day: Processing industry key to value addition, export growth World Potato Day: Processing industry key to value addition, export growth Tehran – Expanding potato processing industries can significantly boost value addition, reduce waste, create jobs, and strengthen agricultural exports, according to the head of Iran’s Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Agro-Industries Development. Marking World Potato Day, Karim Zolfaqari said potatoes are a strategic crop for

May 31 202610:10

Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says

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Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Gilan’s villa gardens an opportunity for farmers, official says Rasht – The acting deputy of the Plant Production Improvement Department of Gilan's Agricultural Organization has called for a shift away from monoculture, saying that the northern province's villa-gardens contain uncultivated lands suitable for growing saffron, blueberries, boxwood, ornamental shrubs, and other fast-yielding crops. Speaking to reporters, Manooc

May 29 202609:48

Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons

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Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons Apricot harvest in Sistan-Baluchestan expected to reach 10,000 tons Zahedan – Farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan have so far harvested approximately 6,000 tons of apricots, with total production projected to hit 10,000 tons by the end of the season, a provincial agricultural official announced. Saeed Naroui, head of horticulture at the Sistan and Baluchestan Agricultural Organization, said 1,0

May 25 202612:34

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says

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Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Lorestan is Iran’s Shallot production powerhouse, official says Loreatan – The western province of Lorestan has emerged as a leading force in Iran's shallot industry, ranking third among provinces for production of this strategic crop, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Namdar Sayyadi reported that 412 hectares across Lorestan are currently planted with shallots, yielding 2,700 tons of the prod

May 24 202612:59

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully produced and genetically evaluated pure pepper lines, marking a critical first step toward developing high-yield, high-quality hybrid varieties adapted to the country's diverse climate. According to Sasan Keshavarz, a researcher at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the process uses reverse engineering and

May 24 202612:50

Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition

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Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition Tehran – Iranian researchers have introduced two new quinoa varieties, 'Tayyib' and 'Yaqeen', describing them as a scientific response to the country's water scarcity, soil salinity, and malnutrition in underprivileged areas. Quinoa, often called "plant-based caviar" for its high nutritional value, is naturally resilient to environmenta

May 24 202612:48