Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar

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Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Islamabad – Iran and Pakistan are in talks to strengthen economic cooperation through joint agricultural projects and enhanced transport corridor connectivity, including plans for cross-border rice cultivation and linking Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) to Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, a senior Iranian official

Aug 5 202508:24

 Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official

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Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official A senior official from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said nuclear technologies like gamma radiation have hugely boosted the country’s ability to increase agricultural output and prevent food waste. Ebrahim Moghisseh, who leads agricultural research programs in AEOI, said on Wednesday that Iran has been using various forms of nuclear irradiati

Jun 7 202517:22

Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials

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Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Tehran – Following successful pilot programs, Iran is scaling up the use of integrated pest management (IPM) in rice cultivation, which has demonstrated a reduction in chemical pesticide use, said the head of the Plant Protection Research Institute. Shahram Naeimi, speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture news portal on World Plant Health Day, highlighted the strategic importance of the

May 14 202521:31

Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources

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Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri described the preservation of natural resources as a national duty, emphasizing that resources belong to the people, not just the government. “Natural resources are not government property; they are a national treasure belonging to the people," Nouri said recently during a nation

Mar 12 202511:53

Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister

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Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Tehran – The value of Iran’s agricultural export has increased by over 35 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 20, 2024), as compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking at the Supreme Council of Provinces, Nouri added

Feb 8 202504:34

Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production

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Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran – The Iranian government has launched a five-year initiative to significantly increase rice production, a deputy minister said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Mohajer said the project will be launched by Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, and agricultural organizations in the northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, an

Feb 5 202511:39

Iran rice output hits record high

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Iran rice output hits record high Iran rice output hits record high Tehran – Iran's domestic rice production reached a record high of 2.6 million tons in 2024, a deputy minister said. "Iranian farmers across the country managed to produce 2.6 million tons of rice in 2024,” Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Planning and Economics, said.Outlining the government's strategy to ensure sufficient rice supplies for the nation, he added, however, the country still faces a signi

Nov 25 202412:55

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46

Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons

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Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Annual rice output projected to reach 2.7m tons Tehran – Iranian rice farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, as annual rice production is expected to reach a new high of 2.7 million tons, according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan. Sohrab Sohrabi has revealed that 70 percent of the total rice production will originate from local cultivars, while the remaining 30 percent will be attributed

Sep 30 202411:25

Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares

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Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares Iran has increased its rice cultivation area to over 550,000 hectares, with the provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan accounting for most of the crop, an official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. "The country’s farmers have cultivated rice in 650,000 hectares of land in 19 different provinces across the country." According to Sohrab Sohrabi, head of the Wheat and Rice

Jul 19 202412:31