Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran

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Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran Khuzestan - The adoption of pressurized irrigation systems in vineyards across Gotvand County, Khuzestan Province, has increased grape yields by 50–67% per hectare while significantly reducing water consumption, according to local agricultural officials. Maryam Bashiri, Horticulture Officer at the Gotvand Agricultural Department, said modern irrigation methods have improved both

Jun 15 202612:53

Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran

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Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran Mazandaran - A granulated compost fertilizer production line and a new 900-square-meter processing facility have been inaugurated at the Elimalat Waste Management Complex in Noor County, northern Mazandaran Province. At the opening ceremony, Governor-General Mehdi Younesi Rostami said the project marks a major step toward addressing Mazandaran’s waste management and environment

Jun 14 202618:44

Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sistan - Sorghum, a drought- and heat-tolerant forage crop, is increasingly being adopted by farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan due to its strong adaptability to extreme climatic conditions, according to a report. “It has become an important component in securing livestock feed supplies in the region. Harvesting of sorghum for

Jun 13 202612:20

Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its i

Jun 13 202612:15

Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting

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Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting New Delhi — Iran has called for expanded South-South cooperation in agriculture and food security, urging BRICS members to deepen collaboration in addressing shared challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, rural poverty, and food insecurity. Speaking at the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indi

Jun 12 202609:11

Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub

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Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan - With nearly 20,000 camels and more than 3,200 active breeders, Hormozgan southern Province has emerged as one of Iran’s leading centers for camel husbandry, playing a vital role in supplying camel meat to markets across the country. Hamid Amiqi, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said t

Jun 9 202618:53

Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing

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Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing Tehran – The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has underscored the importance of enhanced regional and international cooperation to safeguard aquatic resources and advance sustainable fisheries, marking the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5. Fariborz Rajaei, acting director of the Fishing and Fisherie

Jun 8 202619:04

Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery

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Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery Bushehr - A shrimp hatchery capable of producing 100 million post-larvae annually is under construction in Deylam, southern Bushehr Province, and is scheduled to open later this year, fisheries officials announced. The facility is part of Bushehr’s strategy to expand aquaculture infrastructure and strengthen investment in the shrimp sector. Once operational, it will supply a subs

Jun 6 202611:59

Chabahar achieves breakthrough in domestic pineapple production

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Chabahar achieves breakthrough in domestic pineapple production Chabahar achieves breakthrough in domestic pineapple production Chabahar - Iran has successfully localized pineapple cultivation in Chabahar, with tissue-cultured plants developed in Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan reaching the fruiting stage, marking a major step toward commercial production. Khaled Miri, head of the Baluchestan Agricultural Research and Natural Resources Center, said the achievement follows more

Jun 6 202611:57

Iran seeks to expand agricultural cooperation with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan

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Iran seeks to expand agricultural cooperation with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan Iran seeks to expand agricultural cooperation with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan Tehran - Iran plans to strengthen agricultural ties with India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to support the supply of essential commodities and enhance food security, officials said during a meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry of Agriculture

Jun 6 202611:53