Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons

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Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector is entering a new phase of growth, marked by a sharp increase in distant-water fishing (DWF) and fresh investments aimed at boosting employment and production, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced. Addressing a press briefing during the national Fisheries Exhibition, Hamzeh Rostampour said that

Dec 5 202511:43

Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says

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Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says Hamedan still Iran’s leading potato production hub, official says Hamedan - Hamedan Province has once again strengthened its role as the country’s primary center for potato cultivation, producing nearly one million tons through expanded autumn planting, according to the head of the Hamedan Potato Growers’ Union. Kazem Reyhani highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture’s key contributions, including the provision o

Dec 5 202511:35

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security Tehran - The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO says soil is far more than a physical resource - it underpins environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, peace, and global food security. Speaking at the International Symposium on World Soil Day, hosted by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hassan

Dec 1 202511:22

Date palm leaves introduced as cost-saving broiler litter

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Date palm leaves introduced as cost-saving broiler litter Date palm leaves introduced as cost-saving broiler litter Bushehr – A new study by the Bushehr Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center shows that dried date palm leaves can serve as an effective and economical litter material for broiler farms, boosting farmers’ income by roughly 10 percent. Presenting the results of the research–extension project, Dr. Abdolmahdi Kabirifard said trials demonstr

Dec 1 202511:17

Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months

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Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months Hormozgan – Bandar Lengeh – located in the southern province of Hormozgan - has posted strong export growth, earning more than USD 42 million from marine products in the first eight months of 2025, according to the director of the port city’s Agricultural Department. Malek Ashtar-Bina reported notable expansion in the local processing and food industries, with raw-material

Dec 1 202511:08

Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd

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Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Tehran - A specialized session on “Planning Asafoetida Plantations Based on the Value Chain and Production” was held alongside the annual gathering of provincial horticulture directors and deputy ministers for crop production in the central province of Yazd, highlighting the role of medicinal plants in promoting sustainable agricultur

Nov 30 202512:53

Kabudarahang leading greenhouse, tropical production

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Kabudarahang leading greenhouse, tropical production Kabudarahang leading greenhouse, tropical production Hamedan – Kabudarahang county - situated in west-central Hamedan province - is fast becoming one of Iran’s top centers for greenhouse farming and tropical fruit cultivation, according to the head of the local Agricultural Organization. Ali Sarkhosh said the county currently operates three tropical-fruit greenhouses and two cut-flower units, with successful trials of ginger and

Nov 30 202512:46

Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province

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Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province Kerman - The tangerine harvest has officially begun across 730 hectares of orchards in southern Kerman province, starting in mid-November. Of the total area, 702 hectares are in full production and 28 hectares are young orchards, with yields expected to surpass 7,000 tons, according to Sadeq Hosseinzadeh, the Director of Horticulture at the South Kerman Agriculture Organization. He added that the region&

Nov 29 202511:36

Iran unveils breakthrough method for Asian Sea Bass reproduction

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Iran unveils breakthrough method for Asian Sea Bass reproduction Iran unveils breakthrough method for Asian Sea Bass reproduction Tehran – The South Iran Aquaculture Research Institute has announced a significant advancement in artificial reproduction of Asian sea bass, achieved through the use of slow-release synthetic hormone implants. According to the institute’s director, researchers succeeded in dramatically improving breeding outcomes by applying injectable slow-release gonad

Nov 29 202511:32

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says

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Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Tehran - Marking Iran’s National Olive Day, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the critical role of olive cultivation in addressing the global climate crisis. Boroumandi said olive groves are “part of the global solution” to climate change, noting their capacity to absorb and store carb

Nov 29 202511:28