Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought

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Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought TEHRAN – Iran has continued to increase agricultural production, particularly on irrigated land, despite worsening drought and a significant decline in water resources allocated to the sector, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said. Jafar Gohargani, acting deputy for Water and Soil Affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, said improved water and soil management has helped sustain agricultural

Sep 14 202610:43

Golestan harnesses green water to produce up to 370,000 tons of sugar beet

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Golestan harnesses green water to produce up to 370,000 tons of sugar beet Golestan harnesses green water to produce up to 370,000 tons of sugar beet Golestan – Iran’s northern Golestan province is set to produce between 360,000 and 370,000 tons of autumn-planted sugar beet this year, highlighting the growing role of rainfall-based agriculture and the use of “green water” in improving water sustainability. Ali Akbar Mehghani, deputy head for plant production improvement

Sep 11 202610:31

Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets

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Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad — Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, has emerged as Iran’s leading sumac-producing region, accounting for more than 90 percent of the country’s total output, as investment in processing and standardized packaging helps the product reach international markets. According to Esmail Ghorbani, head of Gonabad’s Agricultural Department, the area

Sep 6 202612:14

Iran’s Agriculture Ministry joins UNESCO National Hydrology Committee

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Iran’s Agriculture Ministry joins UNESCO National Hydrology Committee Iran’s Agriculture Ministry joins UNESCO National Hydrology Committee Tehran — Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has formally joined the National Hydrology Committee of the UNESCO National Commission of Iran, strengthening the agriculture sector’s role in national water-resource management and scientific cooperation. The ministry’s Acting Deputy for Water and Soil Affairs attended the committee’s i

Sep 4 202611:29

Iran develops bio-based solution to combat Mediterranean fruit fly

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Iran develops bio-based solution to combat Mediterranean fruit fly Iran develops bio-based solution to combat Mediterranean fruit fly Tehran - An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a plant-based solution to control the Mediterranean fruit fly, a highly invasive pest that attacks more than 350 host species and poses a major threat to fruit production. Developed by Rabo Biocontrol Pioneers, based at Alborz Science and Technology Park, the product is designed to attract and control the

Aug 31 202608:59

Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west

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Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west Lorestan - Dryland pulses are playing an increasingly important role in sustainable farming and rural incomes in the Iranian city of Borujerd, located in western Lorestan province, according to the local head of the Agricultural Organization. Ezzatollah Nabati said pulses are well adapted to water-scarce conditions, providing farmers with an additional source of income while im

Aug 31 202608:56

Mongolian FM: Iran knows well how to counter sanctions

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Mongolian FM: Iran knows well how to counter sanctions Mongolian FM: Iran knows well how to counter sanctions Ulaanbaatar – Iran's government and people have effectively mastered the art of resisting sanctions, Mongolia's Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during a bilateral meeting with Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri on the sidelines of the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar. Batmunkh praised Iran's resilience amid recent U.S. hostility, noting that deep historical

Aug 30 202607:52

Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive

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Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Isfahan – After ten years of targeted breeding research, Iranian scientists have developed a promising salt-tolerant alfalfa variety, a breakthrough poised to enhance forage production and strengthen national food security amid growing soil salinity challenges. The new variety was derived from the native "Qarah Gozlu" ecotype,

Aug 30 202607:47

Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation

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Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, and Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change held talks on the sidelines of a visit to Mongolia, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in natural resources, forestry, and soil and water conservation. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed existing capacities for expandin

Aug 28 202606:03

French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought

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French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought PARIS – France's worst drought in recent years has forced farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as scorching temperatures and record-low rainfall devastate pastures across the country. The National Federation of Milk Producers (FNPL) reports that many farmers had already begun using their winter fodder stocks by late July, a full

Aug 24 202612:33