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

Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms

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Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) launched an international conference titled “Venomous Animals & Antivenoms: Bridging Sciences, Innovation & Global Health,” to address the critical challenges posed by venomous animals and the development of life-saving antivenoms.The international

Feb 20 202510:01

Iran, Kazakhstan agree to eliminate customs tariffs to boost trade

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Iran, Kazakhstan agree to eliminate customs tariffs to boost trade Iran, Kazakhstan agree to eliminate customs tariffs to boost trade Tehran - The Islamic Republic of Iran and Kazakhstan have reached an agreement to eliminate customs tariffs in a bid to significantly boost bilateral trade.In a meeting with Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri on Saturday, Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliev, said that while trade volume increased by 13% last year to over

Feb 15 202514:13

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50