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

Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products

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Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Tehran - About 650 technology units and knowledge-based firms under Iran’s National Agricultural and Natural Resources Science and Technology Park have developed between 1,000 and 1,500 agricultural technology products, according to the park’s president. Hossein Lotfali-Zadeh said the products cover fields including soil and water management, agricultural

Feb 22 202611:19

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

West Azarbaijan expands anti-desertification projects around Lake Urmia

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West Azarbaijan expands anti-desertification projects around Lake Urmia West Azarbaijan expands anti-desertification projects around Lake Urmia West Azarbaijan - Large-scale efforts to combat desertification and wind erosion around Lake Urmia have accelerated, according to an agricultural official with West Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran. Seyed Nabi Qaemi, Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of the province, said that since 2014, dust control and soil

Feb 21 202608:14

Iran is among world’s leading agricultural producers: World Bank

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Iran is among world’s leading agricultural producers: World Bank Iran is among world’s leading agricultural producers: World Bank Tehran - Iran has secured a place among the world’s ten leading agricultural producers, with the total value of its agricultural output surpassing that of several major European economies, according to data from the World Bank. “Iran’s agricultural production is valued at approximately $57 billion. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom all rank b

Feb 20 202607:24

110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says

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110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says 110 pilot smart irrigation projects underway nationwide, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran is implementing 110 pilot smart irrigation projects covering about 10,000 hectares nationwide as part of a broader push to boost water efficiency and deploy renewable energy in agriculture, a deputy agriculture minister said. Safdar Niyazi Shahraki, deputy for water and soil affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, told IRNA the p

Feb 9 202608:15