Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says

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Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Hurand – A program to plant tissue-cultured sumac saplings has begun in Hurand, a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province, as part of a push for sustainable agriculture and genetic resource protection, according to a provincial official. Masoud Jafarinejad, director of horticulture at the provincial agric

Apr 25 202612:16

Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats

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Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats Rome – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed that the international community dedicate a "Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations" as a positive alternative to threats of "eliminating civilizations." Speaking Monday at the 38th Near East Regional C

Apr 20 202612:40

Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says

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Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says Tehran – The Deputy Minister of Water and Soil at the Ministry of Agriculture underscored the critical need for water and soil projects to ensure national food security, saying that these infrastructure initiatives not only preserve essential resources but also drive sustainable development amid the country’s curre

Apr 19 202611:05

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key pr

Apr 17 202610:16

Qanat restoration efforts underway in South Khorasan

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Qanat restoration efforts underway in South Khorasan Qanat restoration efforts underway in South Khorasan South Khorasan – Home to 6,983 qanats, South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, has more of these ancient underground water channels than any other province in Iran, an official says. According to Mohammadi, director of the Water, Soil and Technical Engineering Department at the province's Agricultural Jihad Organization, 256 qanat networks totaling 77 kilometers in length were

Apr 15 202607:11

Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says

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Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says Bojnourd – After 30 years of research, seven fast-growing poplar varieties have been introduced to farmers in Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, to boost wood cultivation, an official says. Ali Bozorgmehr, a researcher at the North Khorasan Agricultural Research Center, said that out of 100 poplar cultivars studied at the Bojnourd center, 21 wer

Apr 11 202612:02

Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports

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Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports Lowest US wheat acres since 1919, USDA reports WDC – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the country's wheat planted area for 2026 is projected to reach 17.73 million hectares, a 3 percent decline from the previous year. If realized, this will mark the lowest wheat acreage since record-keeping began in 1919. Winter wheat accounts for the largest share, at 13.11 million hectares (down 2 percent), followed by

Apr 3 202613:26

Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official

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Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official Chickpea forage key to sustainable soil health in East Azarbaijan’s rainfed farms: Official East Azarbaijan - In a bid to advance sustainable agriculture and optimize resource efficiency, the cultivation of chickpea forage crops in rainfed lands has been introduced as a strategic solution in East Azarbaijan Province, according to a senior agricultural official. Jalal Rahimzadeh, Director of Crop Affairs

Mar 28 202622:01

Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits

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Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits Astara – As part of efforts to enhance the quality and productivity of kiwi fruits across the orchards of the border city of Astara, northern province of Gilan, Iranian researchers have launched a new method to enrich the roots and growth of the fruit. The method makes use of river sand to prepare a proper condition for the trees to have stronger roots through r

Mar 18 202603:10

Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report

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Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report Ahvaz – The Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, affiliated to the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, has successfully completed a critical phase of work on its date palm germplasm collection in the southern city. According to a report carried by the official website of the Agriculture Ministry,

Mar 13 202611:11