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

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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 for Fars, which produces 25% of the national output across roughly 16,000 hectares, with annual yields exceeding 52,000 tons. Major cultivation hubs include Darab, Zarrin D

Aug 8 202611:48

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

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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 sustained success. Spanning 163 hectares, the center houses six specialized units, plant protection, water and soil, engineering, agronomy-

Aug 7 202620:50

Iran’s fertilizer use remains below global average, official says

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Tehran – Iran's chemical fertilizer consumption remains below the global average despite steady growth in recent years, a senior agricultural official said, calling for greater investment and faster subsidy payments to support agricultural production. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Hamid Rasouli, CEO of the Agricultural Support Services Company, cited FAO data showing that optimal fertilizer use can increase crop yields by up to 60%. He said Iran cu

Jul 28 202607:35

Annual tea production expected to rise by over 30 percent

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Tehran - The Head of the National Tea Organization stated that with the increase in the guaranteed purchase price of green tea leaves and favorable weather conditions, tea production is expected to rise by more than 30 percent compared to the previous year. According to Mehr News Agency, Habib Jahansaz, the Head of the National Tea Organization, during a visit to warehouses and guaranteed purchase centers for green tea leaves, said With the measures taken by the government and the support of G

Jul 27 202612:25

Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets

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Tehran – The southern city of Shiraz in Fars province exported 1.6 million cut rose stems to regional markets during the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), with Iraq, Armenia and Turkmenistan emerging as its leading export destinations, according to a local agricultural official. Mohammad Mirzaei, head of the Shiraz Agricultural Department, said the county produces around 16.3 million rose stems annually from 12.9 hectares of greenhouse cultivation, with nearly 90% of outpu

Jul 25 202611:01

Camel meat output on rise in East Azarbaijan

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East Azarbaijan – Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, northwest of Iran, produces around 62 metric tons of camel meat annually from a herd of 2,020 camels, reflecting the growing role of camel farming in the country’s livestock sector. Javad Gozali, acting head of the Livestock Affairs Department of the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said most camels raised in the province are dromedaries (one-humped camels), which are well adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions.

Jul 19 202618:37

Iranian organic Damask Rose products enter European market

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Tehran – Organic Damask rose products from Iran's Fars Province have entered the European market after a producer in Sepidan County successfully exported certified organic products to France under an Iranian brand. According to provincial agricultural officials, the producer converted seven hectares of Damask rose fields to organic cultivation and obtained internationally recognized organic certification, enabling exports of rosewater, essential oil, dried buds, and dried petals to Europ

Jul 17 202612:36

Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades

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Tehran – Iran is seeking to expand exports of its renowned Liqvan cheese by strengthening the product's value chain, improving branding, and increasing investment across the dairy sector, officials said. Faramarz Afshani, Director of Food Processing Industries at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said Liqvan cheese generates an estimated 20 trillion tomans in annual economic activity and produces nearly 20,000 tons each year, making it one of Iran's most valuable traditional

Jul 17 202612:31

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheries and shrimp farms, and stronger private sector cooperation. Annual shrimp production rose from 45,000 tons to

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister

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Tehran – Iran will move forward with its Modern Forestry Plan only after thorough scientific review and full coordination among relevant authorities, with no project permitted to jeopardize the country's forests, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with senior officials from the Natural Resources Organization, Nouri stressed that forestry initiatives must be based on rigorous expert assessments, warning that even minor errors could have lasting consequences

Jul 14 202610:31