Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will

Apr 28 202612:30

Medicinal plant cultivation expands in south-eastern Iran despite water scarcity

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Medicinal plant cultivation expands in south-eastern Iran despite water scarcity Medicinal plant cultivation expands in south-eastern Iran despite water scarcity Taftan – Farmers in Taftan County, an active stratovolcano in south-eastern Iran in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, have produced 193.5 tons of medicinal plants this year, according to the director of the county's Agriculture office. Some 193 tons of medicinal plants have been produced with 250 hectares of land dedicated to

Apr 20 202612:38

Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production

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Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production Khorasan Razavi leads Iran in saffron, cumin, Asafoetida production Tehran – Khorasan Razavi province ranks first in Iran for both cultivation area and production of saffron, cumin, and asafoetida – three medicinal plants that generate significant foreign currency earnings, according to the head of the province's Agriculture Organization. Majid Jafari said water scarcity remains the country's biggest production cha

Apr 17 202610:19

South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production

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South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production South Khorasan province leads world in barberry, saffron production Birjand – Situated in the eastern part of Iran, South Khorasan Province has consolidated its position as a global leader in the production of barberry and saffron and is prioritizing the expansion of agro-processing industries to enhance value addition in the agricultural sector, a senior provincial official said. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr. Esfand

Jan 31 202606:05

Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth

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Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth Markazi province becomes Iran’s medicinal plant powerhouse with 40-fold growth Markazi - Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, has established itself as Iran's leading hub for medicinal plants, with its cultivation area expanding forty-fold to over 4,000 hectares, a provincial official said. "The province is positioned to become the national center for both production and processing," said Ahmad Asadi, Director o

Jan 27 202610:00

Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade

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Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade Tehran – Iran and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade, plant health standards, and the regulation of imported pesticides during a meeting between India’s ambassador and the head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. In talks with Indian Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth, Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam highlighted the long-standing commercial ties bet

Dec 10 202504:43

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, date

Dec 7 202509:46

Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official

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Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official Tehran – Iran exported some 100 tons of saffron in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), marking a 74 percent increase in volume compared with the same period last year, according to the Vice President of the country’s National Saffron Council. Gholamreza Miri said that saffron cultivation currently covers about 127,000 hectares nationwide, concentrate

Nov 10 202509:26

Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centurie

Nov 2 202509:27

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of

Oct 31 202510:21