Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says

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Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Tehran – Iran is home to more than 8,600 valuable plant species found on its rangelands, a senior official announced during a ceremony marking National Rangeland and Rangeland Management Day. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at Iran's National Organization for Natural Resources and Watershed Management, described this year's commemora

May 17 202611:52

Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes

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Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Tehran – Researchers at Iran's Forests and Rangelands Research Institute have identified 40 genotypes of damask rose across the country, which now await official registration. Mohammad Hossein Lebaschi, a faculty member at the institute, said the genotypes were collected from various provinces and studied in specialized gardens. “The research has determined which genotypes perform best in terms of q

May 9 202612:01

Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats

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Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats Rome – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed that the international community dedicate a "Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations" as a positive alternative to threats of "eliminating civilizations." Speaking Monday at the 38th Near East Regional C

Apr 20 202612:40

4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says

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4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says 4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says Tehran – Iran has restored and preserved four million hectares of its rangelands over the past year (1404), according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office. Abolghasem Hosseinpour said key achievements include revising management plans for over two million hectares, restoring medicinal plant habitats across 50,000 hectares, and digitizing dat

Apr 17 202610:18

8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank 8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composit

Apr 15 202607:06

Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south

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Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south AHVAZ – As Iran's demand for wood continues to rise, the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has successfully established “Mofid” hybrid poplar nursery, marking a strategic move toward national self-sufficiency in the timber industry and a reduction in reliance on other provinces. Saba Peyro, a faculty member at the Center, announced the launch of t

Apr 4 202610:41

Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan

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Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan Mashhad - A livestock breeding reform program has increased production among nomadic communities in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province by up to 90%, a provincial official said. Mohammad Hossein Jafari, Director General of Nomadic Affairs in the province, said the program has raised breeding efficiency by about 45% through scientific fe

Jan 30 202610:19

‘China’s desertification management a model for strengthening Iran’s natural resource governance’

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‘China’s desertification management a model for strengthening Iran’s natural resource governance’ ‘China’s desertification management a model for strengthening Iran’s natural resource governance’ Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization highlighted China’s advanced desertification management as a model for enhancing governance and sustainability in Iran. Hadi Ghasemi, Head of the Technical Committee on Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Desertifica

Jan 20 202610:31

UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists

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UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists Tehran - The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to highlight the importance of rangelands and pastoral communities in sustainable development; With around 83 million hectares of rangelands and a long tradition of pastoralism and nomadic livelihoods, Iran is expected to play a prominent role in the global initiativ

Jan 5 202611:10

Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says

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Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the government is firmly pursuing economic reforms centered on social justice, with the dual goal of ensuring that public subsidies and entitlements are delivered directly to citizens while safeguarding sustainable national food security. Speaking on Friday evening at a meeting of the ministry’s

Jan 3 202607:30