Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says

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Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's nomads play a critical role in ensuring national food security, particularly in red meat production, a senior official said. According to Alaee Moqaddam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Development and Human Resources, these resilient communities contribute a substantial 25% of the nation's red meat supply. He further empha

Dec 30 202411:02

Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers

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Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Tehran – Iran has launched a government program to purchase 10,000 heads of heavy livestock, with the first purchases already underway in North Khorasan province. Ibrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production, announced the initiative during a visit to agricultural projects in Maneh County. Hassan-Nejad emphasi

Dec 30 202409:26

Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says

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Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says Tehran – The head of Iran's Research, Education, and Extension Organization for Agriculture underscored the vital role of knowledge-based companies in achieving ambitious agricultural production targets outlined in the Seventh Development Plan. Gholamreza Golmohammadi said Iran aims to significantly increase its agricultural output to

Dec 29 202409:20

Iran Agriculture Minister addresses key issues at Intl press conference

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Iran Agriculture Minister addresses key issues at Intl press conference Iran Agriculture Minister addresses key issues at Intl press conference Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri addressed a press conference attended by both domestic and international media outlets. During the presser on Tuesday, Nouri outlined the government's commitment to eradicating corruption and dismantling monopolies within the agricultural sector. He emphasized the pivotal role of expan

Dec 26 202410:53

Agriculture Minister: Iranian produce excels in quality

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Agriculture Minister: Iranian produce excels in quality Agriculture Minister: Iranian produce excels in quality Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has asserted that the country's agricultural products surpass the quality and safety standards of many international counterparts. During a recent address, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the crucial need for comprehensive farm and product identification and labeling systems. This initiative, he said, will be implemented in close collab

Dec 26 202410:48

New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation

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New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation Tehran – The Deputy of Research and Technology at the Sugar Beet Research and Seed Production Institute announced the registration of 45 new domestic sugar beet varieties in the national plant variety list. Over the past decade, the institute has consistently introduced an average of two new varieties annually. These improved varieties are specifically b

Dec 25 202410:55

Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation

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Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Tehran – The head of the Research Institute for Seed and Plant Improvement announced a remarkable 70% surge in rapeseed cultivation during the 2024 crop year. Mohammad Zamanian said the country’s total rapeseed production this year has surged from 145,000 tons to a record 280,000 tons compared to the same period last year. He emphasized the pivotal role of the institute’s Oilseed O

Dec 24 202410:48

Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety

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Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Tehran – In a significant advancement for Iranian agriculture, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute has successfully developed the country's first drought-resistant safflower variety. This breakthrough, announced by the institute's director, underscores the organization's commitment to improving crop resilience in the face of climate change. To further support this

Dec 23 202416:03

Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover

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Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Tehran - The acting head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization stressed the critical role of public engagement in expanding the country's green spaces. Ali Teymoori emphasized the importance of the "One Billion Trees" initiative, launched in response to the Leader's call for every Iranian to plant at least one tree annually, saying this ambitious campai

Dec 22 202411:20

Iran pomegranate harvest surges

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Iran pomegranate harvest surges Iran pomegranate harvest surges TEHRAN – Iran has witnessed a significant increase in pomegranate production this year, according to Zahra Jalili Moqadam, Director General of the Office of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits at the Ministry of Jihad for Agriculture. The country's output has surged by 10,000 tons compared to the previous year, she said. As a global leader in pomegranate production, Iran ranks third worldwide in total output and boasts the

Dec 21 202416:01