Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector

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Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Gilan – In a move to boost domestic aquaculture production, the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO) has announced new initiatives to attract private investment, particularly in cage fish farming operations. In talks with Gilan Province officials, IFO Chairman Hamzeh Rostamipour outlined plans to develop the region's fisheries sector through pu

Apr 15 202509:26

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 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

FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report

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FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report As Iran and Pakistan prepare for the spring locust breeding season, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has started strengthening the capacities of its technical staff in the two countries. In Iran, locust infestations are usually found along the southeastern coastal and interior regions of the country during the spring season. To prepare f

Mar 30 202514:46

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

Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran

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Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Tehran - The Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production announced the start of the wheat harvest in the southern provinces of the country at the beginning of the Persian year 1404 (March 2025). “Every year, the wheat harvest begins in early Farvardin (March) in the southern provinces and gradually extends to other regions. Despite reduced rainfall this year, the cultivated area is slightly larger

Mar 24 202506:45

Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms

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Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Golestan Province – A five-hectare pilot project cultivating the salt-tolerant plant Salicornia, using seawater irrigation, has commenced in Gomishan. The initiative targets both dust storm mitigation and economic improvement for local farmers. Abbas Ali Nazeri, Director of Agriculture at the Golestan Provincial Agricultural Organ

Mar 15 202511:12

Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province

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Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, visited a 10-hectare mechanized greenhouse in Varamin, situated southeast of the Iranian capital. The greenhouse cultivates various crops, including tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and bell peppers, creating

Mar 14 202506:33

Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran

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Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Andimeshk – The harvest of export-quality strawberries has begun in the city of Andimeshk, located in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, Iran. According to Mohammad-Jafar Afarin, a local agricultural official, the strawberries grown in Andimeshk's farms and greenhouses are of exceptional quality, giving them a competitive edge in international markets. Over 1.5 hectares of greenhouses and

Mar 10 202508:29

Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest

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Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest Tehran – The Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced plans to host an International Conference on the Zagros Forests in the upcoming Iranian calendar year, beginning March 21. The event aims to bring together experts, researchers, and stakeholders to address critical issues and strategies for the preservation and sustainable management of this vital ecological region.

Mar 6 202511:09