Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence

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Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence Iran unveils major rice initiative to cut import dependence Tehran – Iran has launched an ambitious agricultural modernization program aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in rice production and ending the country’s reliance on imports, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs. “The initiative centers on the consolidation and modernization of 600,000 hectares of far

May 30 202612:32

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully produced and genetically evaluated pure pepper lines, marking a critical first step toward developing high-yield, high-quality hybrid varieties adapted to the country's diverse climate. According to Sasan Keshavarz, a researcher at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the process uses reverse engineering and

May 24 202612:50

Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher

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Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Ahvaz – Shifting sugar beet farming from spring to autumn in Khuzestan has enabled farmers to capitalize on rainfall and cut irrigation water use, a model now being institutionalized by the province's agricultural research center, a researcher says. Hossein Kazemi, a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, describ

May 18 202611:55

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming

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Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Mazandaran - The head of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a new strategy to sustainably develop aquaculture in the Caspian Sea, with a focus on expanding salmon farming in sea cages. Hamzeh Rostampour called the inaugural sea-cage salmon project in Tonekabon a turning point for the country's aquaculture sector. "Iran's fisheries future lies in sea cages," he said, citing global environmental limi

May 16 202612:22

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44

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

Iran veterinary chief: Imports, inspections secured meat, inputs during war

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Iran veterinary chief: Imports, inspections secured meat, inputs during war Iran veterinary chief: Imports, inspections secured meat, inputs during war Tehran – Iran maintained uninterrupted imports of livestock inputs, meat, and other critical production chain items throughout the recent war period, while also intensifying health inspections and pursuing self-sufficiency policies, the head of Iran's Veterinary Organization announced. Alireza Rafieipour said imports of raw animal product

Apr 26 202612:21

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency

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Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Tehran – Iran has recorded zero imports of chicken meat and eggs, marking a major achievement in the country's push for agricultural self-sufficiency, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. In an interview with ISNA on Saturday, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, confirmed that no chicken meat

Apr 25 202609:56

Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production

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Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production Tehran – Iran is on track to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of hybrid silkworm eggs within three years, provided the necessary funding for rebuilding and modernizing production infrastructure is secured, the head of the country's Sericulture Development Center announced. Habibollah Rezadoost added that this level of silkworm egg product

Apr 19 202611:07

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29