Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says

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Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan - Tarom county of Zanjan province ranks first nationwide in olive production, with an annual output of around 60,000 tons, according to the head of the local Agriculture Office. Manouchehr Yarmohammadi said the county has 19,000 hectares of olive orchards, making it Iran’s leading olive-producing region. “About 70 percent of the harvest is processed in

Dec 27 202511:10

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council.

Dec 27 202510:49

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Razi Institute says exporting biological products to regional markets

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Razi Institute says exporting biological products to regional markets Razi Institute says exporting biological products to regional markets Alborz - Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has emerged as a critical center for biological excellence in the Middle East, producing upwards of 250,000 vials of snake and scorpion antivenom annually, according to the head of the prestigious institute. The facility’s entire production lifecycle - including the development and modernizati

Dec 26 202511:32

Mazandaran citrus exports top 44,000 tons

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Mazandaran citrus exports top 44,000 tons Mazandaran citrus exports top 44,000 tons Mazandaran – The northern Mazandaran Province has exported more than 44,000 tons of citrus fruits, setting a new record, the acting head of the Mazandaran Agriculture Organization announced. Asadollah Teymouri said that as of December 17, 2025, kiwifruit accounted for the largest share of exports, with 954 consignments totaling about 20,092 tons. India was the main destination, receiving more than 8,000 t

Dec 22 202511:18

Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice

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Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice Tehran - Iranian agricultural scientists are turning to nuclear technology to solve a centuries-old challenge perfecting the aroma of rice, the nation's most vital staple. By utilizing ionizing radiation, researchers are bypassing the limitations of traditional breeding to develop high-yield, extra-fragrant varieties that promise to bolster both food security and market value. Rice is mo

Dec 22 202511:03

Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted

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Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad added: “Based on the results of the apiary ce

Dec 20 202510:17

Iran, UNDP sign document to promote sustainable development

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Iran, UNDP sign document to promote sustainable development Iran, UNDP sign document to promote sustainable development Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have inked an agreement aimed at advancing renewable energy in arid regions, empower local communities, restore rangelands, and promote sustainable management of natural resources, according to the Head of Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed M

Dec 19 202507:03

1.8m saplings produced in East Azarbaijan, official says

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1.8m saplings produced in East Azarbaijan, official says 1.8m saplings produced in East Azarbaijan, official says East Azarbaijan - The Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of East Azarbaijan Province announced that 1.8 million saplings have been produced in the province’s natural resources nurseries since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year. Mohammadreza Elahian said the saplings - primarily poplar along with other compatible species - have been

Dec 19 202506:57

Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting

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Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting Abu Dhabi - Hassan Momeni, Director General of Scientific Communications and International Cooperation at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), represented Iran and the West Asia–North Africa (WANA) region at the 23rd meeting of the CGIAR System Council. The summit, held in Abu Dhabi,

Dec 19 202506:52