’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert

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Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert Intl expertise helps elevate quality of olive, olive oil production: IOC expert Qazvin - An expert with the International Olive Council (IOC) in Greece said that applying scientific principles in olive orchard management is essential, noting that it can dramatically enhance both product quality and overall orchard performance. Addressing a specilized workshop on olive cultivation in the northwestern city of Qazvin,

Dec 7 202509:23

Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome

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Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Rome – Iran’s Rainfed Fig Orchards of Estahban, in southern Fars province, have been officially inscribed as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). The recognition was awarded to the Islamic Republic of Iran in honor of its enduring contribution to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity preservation in a ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organiza

Oct 31 202509:32

Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says

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Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says Tehran - The deputy minister for Crop Production at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that wheat deliveries to purchasing centers in 2025 have nearly doubled compared with 2021. Speaking at the inaugural National Crop Pattern Conference, Majid Anjafi emphasized that such progress, achieved under harsher drought conditions, re

Sep 21 202514:44

Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion i

Sep 7 202510:11

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Researc

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions

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Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Tehran – The Dryland Agricultural Research Institute of Iran has announced the release of 17 new rainfed crop varieties developed for cultivation in the country’s cold, temperate, and warm rainfed regions. According to Mozaffar Roustaee, the head o

Jun 24 202521:47

 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 researchers develop new durum wheat variety

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Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Maragheh – Iranian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing a new durum wheat variety named 'Dayan'. This high-yielding variety is specifically designed for cultivation in diverse dryland regions of the country, including temperate, cold, and warm climates.Moffazar Roostaei, director of the Arid and Rainfed Agriculture Research Institute, highlighted

Dec 11 202412:58

Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output

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Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Tehran – Iran has extended its dryland wheat production initiative for another five years, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. The program, which was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Execution of Imam Khomeini Order, aims to boost wheat production in the country's rainfed agricultural lands.Speaking at an event honoring the initiative's participants, attended

Nov 5 202414:08