Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem

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Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem Tehran – Iran is intensifying efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably manage its rangelands, the country’s largest natural ecosystem, according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Abolqasem Hosseinpour said Iran’s 83 million hectares of rangelan

Jun 2 202612:25

Hamedan exports 80 percent of its raisin output

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Hamedan exports 80 percent of its raisin output Hamedan exports 80 percent of its raisin output Tehran – Around 80% of Hamedan Province’s raisin production is exported to international markets, making raisins the province’s top agricultural export in terms of foreign-exchange earnings, according to agricultural officials. Reza Bahramlou, head of the Hamedan Agricultural Organization, said the province produces 40,000–45,000 tons of raisins annually, supported by a robus

May 31 202610:13

Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland

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Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Cumin transforming farming in Iran’s arid heartland Birjand – Cumin has emerged as a strategic crop for South Khorasan Province, playing a pivotal role in boosting farmer incomes and promoting agricultural sustainability in Iran's arid and water-scarce regions, the head of the province's Agriculture Organization announced. Speaking at a cumin harvest thanksgiving ceremony, Mohsen Esfandyari emphasized that the event was far more than a

May 19 202611:32

Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture

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Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture Gilan - Iran is the world's eighth-largest sericulture producer, and the government is now pursuing full self-sufficiency in silkworm egg production, according to the head of the Sericulture Development Center. Speaking at the launch of silkworm egg distribution in Gilan province—where 12,000 boxes will be delivered starting April 30— Habibollah Rezadoost noted that Iran once ranked third globally and aim

May 2 202612:49

Minister of Agriculture issues New Year message

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Minister of Agriculture issues New Year message Minister of Agriculture issues New Year message Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has issued a message marking the arrival of Nowruz, the ancient Persian calendar New Year. "We begin the spring of nature with the radiance of the soul, drawing from the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan, the spring of the Quran," Minister Nouri said. "Though we carry grief in our hearts for the loss of our Martyred Leader [Imam S

Mar 21 202613:20

Fruit distribution for Nowruz to begin March 10th, official says

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Fruit distribution for Nowruz to begin March 10th, official says Fruit distribution for Nowruz to begin March 10th, official says Tehran – The Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran has announced that the distribution of fruit for the Persian New Year (Nowruz) will commence on March 10th. According to officials, strategic reserves of essential items such as potatoes, onions, and tomatoes are in favorable condition, with market interventions planned should any shortages arise

Mar 8 202623:22

Iran’s shrimp industry generates 1.2b dollars

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Iran’s shrimp industry generates 1.2b dollars Iran’s shrimp industry generates 1.2b dollars Tehran - Iran’s shrimp industry has generated more than $1.2 billion in foreign exchange earnings over the past decade while contributing to rural livelihoods and employment, underscoring its growing role in the national economy, according to an analysis released by the Iran Fisheries Organization. The report, prepared by Ali Akbar Khodaei, Secretary-General of the Union of Aquatic Products Produc

Feb 27 202610:34

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites

Feb 23 202609:37

Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation

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Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan - Iran’s western Lorestan Province has launched a program to develop orchards on sloped, low-yield lands using drought-resistant crops such as almonds and olives, aiming to boost productivity while reducing pressure on water resources, an official said. Mr. Beiranvand, head of horticulture at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said the i

Feb 21 202608:43

Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output

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Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output Hamedan – The western Hamedan Province, covering just 1.2% of Iran’s land area, accounts for about 4% of the country’s medicinal plant cultivation and output, positioning it as a major national hub, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Horticulture Director Behrouz Foroozanfar said the province hosts 4% of Iran’s med

Feb 15 202608:26