Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions

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Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions Tehran - Iran's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced "Mohtasham," a new rainfed bread wheat variety tailored for cultivation in the country's warm and semi-warm drylands. According to center head Mohammad Reza Al-Hosseini, the variety offers high and stable yields, strong resistance to drought and heat stress, good lo

Aug 15 202610:18

Iran launches national initiative to document native duck genetic resources

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Iran launches national initiative to document native duck genetic resources Iran launches national initiative to document native duck genetic resources Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has launched a national program to monitor and document the country's native poultry genetic resources, beginning with indigenous duck populations in the northern provinces, the institute's director announced. Hassan Khamisabadi underscored the significance of the northern region's native

Aug 10 202611:34

Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch

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Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Tehran – More than half of Iran's marine fish harvest, 53 percent, comes from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to the director of the country's Fisheries Science Research Institute. Mohammad Sadeq Mortazavi reported that Iran's southern waters yielded over 815,000 tons of aquatic resources in the past Iranian year (ending March 2026). &ldq

Aug 10 202611:31

Iran unveils national roadmap for medicinal plant cultivation

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Iran unveils national roadmap for medicinal plant cultivation Iran unveils national roadmap for medicinal plant cultivation Tehran - Iran has published its first independent national cultivation framework for medicinal plants, issued by the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands as the fourth volume in the country's agricultural pattern series. Developed under the "Management and Processing of Medicinal Plants" project, led by researcher Maryam Makizadeh Tafti in collaboration with Minis

Aug 10 202602:39

Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization

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Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Tehran – Iran has signed a landmark agreement between the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and the Fisheries Sciences Research Institute to commercialize indigenous fish breeding technologies, aiming to eliminate reliance on imported fry and complete the domestic aquaculture value chain. The memorandu

Aug 8 202612:01

Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift

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Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift Fars province debuts salinity-resistant cotton in knowledge-driven agricultural shift Fars – Iranian researchers have unveiled "Soroush," a new cotton variety boasting high salinity tolerance, climate adaptability, and mechanical harvest compatibility, a breakthrough aimed at curbing production costs and securing the staple crop against drought and environmental stress. Cotton remains a strategic asset

Aug 8 202611:48

Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year

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Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year Fars tops Iran’s seed production rankings for fifth straight year Shiraz – The southern Fars province has secured its position as Iran's premier seed-producing region for the fifth consecutive year, underlining its vital contribution to national food security, the head of the province's agricultural organization announced. Ahad Bajhat Haghighi credited the Fars Agricultural Research Center as the engine behind this sustain

Aug 7 202620:50

Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target

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Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target Tehran - Iran's top fisheries official has called for a strategic reassessment of the country's marine aquaculture ambitions, warning that achieving a 200,000-ton cage-farming target in the Caspian Sea will depend on learning from past missteps and crafting a clear, actionable roadmap. The remarks were delivered at a high-level session on the "Strategic Transformation Plan

Aug 7 202620:31

Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production

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Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production Tehran – Iran has established 65 model farms for six strategic crops nationwide as part of efforts to boost productivity, improve crop quality, and promote climate-resilient agriculture, Deputy Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Golmohammadi announced. Speaking at the National Rice Farm Day in Rasht, where two new rice varieties—Ti Ti and Kavir—

Aug 2 202612:20

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran’s medicinal plant sector with productivity-driven strategy

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Khorasan Razavi leads Iran’s medicinal plant sector with productivity-driven strategy Khorasan Razavi leads Iran’s medicinal plant sector with productivity-driven strategy Mashhad – Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, is reinforcing its position as one of Iran’s leading producers of medicinal plants through a strategy focused on productivity, value addition, and sustainable agricultural development, the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization said. Ma

Aug 1 202618:33