Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production

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Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Ahvaz – Khuzestan Province has solidified its position as Iran’s national hub for cut flower production, contributing significantly to both domestic supply and export markets. According to Javad Soltani-Kazemi, head of the Khuzestan Agricultural Organization, the province produces over 170 million stems of flowers and ornamental plants annually, earnin

Aug 4 202508:14

Iran unveils major watershed management program

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Iran unveils major watershed management program Iran unveils major watershed management program Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has launched a major initiative aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to water and soil conservation, according to the deputy head of the organization. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 planning sessions for watershed, rangeland, and desertification projects, Hassan Vahid announced that the initiative will be

Aug 3 202509:26

Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture and his Tajik counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. During a recent high-level meeting between Gholamreza Nouri and Qurbon Hakimzoda. discussed strategies to deepen collaboration and outlined specific areas for future joint projects.

Jul 31 202513:56

Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations

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Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations Kunming - Agriculture ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states gathered on Wednesday in Kunming, Yunnan province, for the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, pledging to deepen agricultural cooperation and policy coordination across the region. Under the theme "Robust Policy Exchange for a Closer SCO Family of Agriculture", the meeting

Jul 31 202512:15

Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states

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Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Yazd — Neyriz County in the central Yazd Province has produced and exported more than 500 tons of high-quality colored bell peppers to Russia and Persian Gulf region, according to the director of the Neyriz Agricultural Organization. The peppers were cultivated in 55,000 square meters of greenhouse space, with approximately 90% of the

Jul 30 202509:06

Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety

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Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety Sistan and Baluchestan — A new variety of white melon, named "Sisto",has been officially registered in Iran’s National Catalogue of Agricultural Varieties, according to the head of the Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. “Developed after years of extensive field research,Sistois a drought-tolerant, high-yield m

Jul 30 202509:04

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan – Iran’s western Hamedan Province produces more than five million ornamental fish each year, according to the Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Karam Moradi said recently that the ornamental fish are cultivated across 37 aquaculture units in the province, 10 of which operate indu

Jul 23 202512:58

Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province

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Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Kermanshah – The annual fig harvest has officially begun in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province, with an estimated 12,000 tons of figs expected to be harvested and supplied to the market this year, according the Director of Horticulture at the Kermanshah Agricultural Organization. Rahman Feiz-Ghorbani said that the province has approximately 800 hectares of fig orchards, with the majority located

Jul 23 202512:55

New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran

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New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran Gorgan – The Golestan Province Agricultural Organization has successfully devised a series of preventive strategies that have curbed outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, protecting early- and mid-season varieties of peaches, nectarines, and plums. Hossein Hezarjaribi, head of the organization, credited the achievement to close cooperation between farmers and ag

Jul 22 202512:39