Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

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 Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production

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Iran Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production Iran Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production Tehran - The Deputy of Research and Production of Biological Products at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced the production of over 3.4 billion doses of various vaccines and biological products in the past Iranian calendar year of 1403 (ended on March 20). Mohammad Hossein Fallah added that this level of production marks a significant step in meeting the country'

Apr 12 202507:14

Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower

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Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art technology tower focused on biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology. "This project aligns with the Leader's vision to create a world-class scientific complex worthy of Iran's legacy – one that will serve as a regional model," Pezeshkian said during a meeting wit

Apr 12 202506:50

Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons

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Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Tehran – Iran has achieved its target of producing 10,000 tons of urea fertilizer per day, Agriculture Minister announced on Tuesday. The milestone, reached with direct support from the President and coordination with the Oil Ministry, marks a critical step in addressing domestic agricultural demands, Gholamreza Nouri said. "This in

Apr 9 202510:46

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15

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 holds top place globally in date varieties

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Iran holds top place globally in date varieties Iran holds top place globally in date varieties Tehran - The head of Iran's National Date Association highlighted the country's date production capabilities, saying that Iran holds first place globally in varieties of date types. Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi, president of the association, told Borna Economic News that date prices, like other commodities, have been affected by inflation and market dynamics. He, however, said that date quality has rema

Mar 29 202504:29

‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’

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‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’ ‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’ Tehran—The Iranian Minister of Agriculture said his Ministry is planning to identify and boost investment opportunities in an effort to materialize this year’s slogan, as emphasized by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Gholmreza Nouri emphasized the need to strengthen the agricultural sector and food security, saying, "We plan to identify i

Mar 27 202506:25

Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production

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Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production Tehran – A member of the Iranian Parliament's Agriculture Commission has provided updates on the country's apple exports and citrus production. According to Nadergholi Ebrahimi, Iran has approximately one million tons of exportable apples, and the domestic market for this product is currently favorable. Regarding citrus fruits, Ebrahimi said that Iran ranks fourth in ov

Mar 25 202520:19