Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states

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Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states Tehran - Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry’s water and soil department said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said the equipment was exported to 18 countries, mainly in Central Asia, including

Dec 30 202508:04

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

Dec 30 202506:22

Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary

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Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary Tehran - Iran will participate in the 2026 International Rangelands and Pastoralists event in Hungary, following the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, a senior official announced. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangelands Affairs Office at the Natural Resources a

Dec 15 202511:47

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advanc

Dec 7 202509:41

Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production

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Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production Hamedan - The western province of Hamedan has strengthened its status as Iran’s leading producer of garlic and shallot, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Reza Bahramlou said roughly 3,500 hectares are under cultivation across the province, producing more than 60,000 tons of these crops each year. “Asadabad County, with 100 hectares devoted sp

Dec 6 202511:27

Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals

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Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Tehran – The CEO of the National Water and Soil Company warned that Iran’s soil resources face inherent limitations and growing risks that threaten long-term food security and public health. Ismaeil Hossein-Zehi noted that Iran’s position within the world’s dry and semi-arid belt - combined with its geological structure and diverse terrain - naturally rest

Dec 6 202511:21

Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity

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Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity East Azarbaijan - As Iran grapples with acute water shortages and the continued drying of Lake Urmia, an agri-tech company based in Khosrowshah, East Azarbaijan Province, has emerged as a leading example of resource-efficient, high-quality food production. Focusing on sustainable farming, food security, and a shift in cropping patterns, Yashil Kesht Fanavar Sahand is using hydroponic innovation to help ease pre

Dec 6 202511:15

Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day

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Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Tehran - Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities. World Soil Day aims to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. In Iran, the national soil week is being marked with the theme ‘from soil and health to so

Dec 5 202511:21