Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

https://en.maj.ir//--Archive-/Iran-urges-stronger-watershed-management-to-protect-soil,-store-carbon

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

iran

https://en.maj.ir//--Archive-/FAO-proposes-science–based,-farmer–friendly-water-solutions-in-Iran’s-Lake-Urmia-Basin

iran FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia&rdqu

Dec 5 202511:48

Tangerine harvest begins in Kerman province

https://en.maj.ir//late/Tangerine-harvest-begins-in-Kerman-province

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 catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

https://en.maj.ir//--Archive/Iran-catalogues-8,000-plant-species,-strengthens-protection-for-4,000

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities: identification, cons

Nov 29 202511:34

Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports

https://en.maj.ir//News/Bushehr-on-track-to-become-national-hub-for-aquatic-exports

Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Fisheries Department says the southern region is rapidly advancing toward becoming a national center for the production and export of farmed aquatic products, with strategic development efforts concentrated in the coastal counties of Bushehr, Ganaveh, and Deylam. The Director-General of Bushehr Fisheries emphasized the need to continue ide

Nov 28 202511:54

Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says

https://en.maj.ir// Archive/Iran,-Russia-trade-booming,-minister-says

Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says Moscow – The volume of trade between Iran and Russia is gaining momentum, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced during a visit to Moscow. Gholamreza Nouri said that significant quantities of Russian-origin livestock feed have been stockpiled in Iran’s northern ports - a move aimed at bolstering national food security and ensuring a stable supply of essential inputs. He noted that cooperat

Nov 28 202511:46

Iran marks National Olive Day

https://en.maj.ir//editor choice/Iran-marks-National-Olive-Day-

Iran marks National Olive Day Iran marks National Olive Day Tehran - As Iran marks National Olive Day on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, an

Nov 25 202514:51

Iranian farmers in Ilam province successfully cultivate roselle

https://en.maj.ir// Archive/Iranian-farmers-in-Ilam-province-successfully-cultivate-roselle

Iranian farmers in Ilam province successfully cultivate roselle Iranian farmers in Ilam province successfully cultivate roselle Ilam – The head of the Agricultural Office in Dehloran, the western province of Ilam, announced the successful cultivation of roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa) as part of an initiative to diversify cropping patterns and introduce climate-resilient, high-value crops to the region. According to Jalal Yousefi, technical evaluations show that roselle has exhibited stron

Nov 24 202512:32

Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran

https://en.maj.ir// Archive/Forage-corn-harvest-begins-in-Eastern-Iran

Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran Forage corn harvest begins in Eastern Iran South Khorasan - The forage corn harvest has officially begun in the Mohammadabad Razaghzadeh fields of Nehbandan, South Khorasan province, an official said. According to Maleki, head of the county’s Agricultural Office, the 30-hectare farm is expected to yield around 1,800 tons of forage corn, significantly supporting the area’s livestock feed needs. He highlighted that the use of advanced pre

Nov 24 202512:28

Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming

https://en.maj.ir// Archive/Hamedan-launches-pilot-cultivation-of-ginger,-turmeric-in-push-for-low–water-farming

Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan – The western city of Hamedan has initiated pilot cultivation of lower-water and high-value crops, the director of Horticulture at the province’s agricultural organization announced. For the first time in Hamedan, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and a range of medicinal plants—including jojoba, caparis,

Nov 22 202511:35