Forest nurseries crucial to saving Iran’s Hyrcanian woodlands, senior official says

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Tehran – Iran's top natural resources official has identified forest nurseries as the backbone of efforts to restore and protect the country's ancient Hyrcanian forests, calling for urgent upgrades to production capacity and technology. Reza Aflatooni, head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, said nurseries must supply healthy, standardized seedlings of native species to ensure reforestation succeeds and biodiversity is preserved. During an inspection tour,

Aug 8 202611:52

Iran expands commercial timber farming with poplar sapling production

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Borujerd – Iran has taken a new step toward expanding commercial timber farming with the production of 100,000 poplar saplings for the first time in Borujerd County, the western province of Lorestan, a local natural resources official announced. Ehsan Lotfi, head of the Borujerd Department of Natural Resources and Watershed Management, said the saplings were produced at the county's forest nursery and are being distributed to private growers under a participatory program aimed at promoti

Jul 26 202612:01

Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says

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Tehran — Iran is among the world's leading countries in combating desertification, thanks to decades of scientific research and large-scale land restoration efforts, Deputy Agriculture Minister and Head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization Reza Aflatooni said on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Aflatooni noted that Iran began implementing desertification-control programs in 1966 and was the third country to join the United Nat

Jun 19 202612:34

Mango harvesting begins in southern Kerman

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Kerman – The green mango harvest season has officially commenced in southern Kerman, with local agricultural officials forecasting a yield of more than 3,900 tons this year. Sadegh Hosseinzadeh, head of horticulture at the Southern Kerman Agriculture Organization, announced that picking began in late May. “Currently, about 560 hectares of orchards across Jiroft, Anbarabad, Kahnuj, Rudbar-e Jonub, Manujan, Qaleh Ganj, Jazmurian, and Faryab are dedicated to mango cultivation.&rdquo

May 17 202611:30

Iran reports major agricultural milestones

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Tehran – Iranian agricultural authorities have announced a series of significant developments over the past week, including the introduction of two new drought-resistant wheat cultivars, full absorption of mechanization loans in key provinces, and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp for a national reforestation drive. Iran’s agricultural sector witnessed a range of positive developments in the past week, highlighting progress in crop science, financial efficiency, and environmen

May 8 202606:38

Iran to expand coastal green belts, forest parks

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced plans to expand forest parks across the country, saying the initiative will both enhance protective coverage of natural areas and provide better recreational and tourism services for the public. Highlighting the organization’s core policies, Reza Aflatooni said, "One of our major priorities is to strengthen and expand forest parks nationwide – both in terms of quality and quantit

May 4 202612:52

Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war

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Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has underscored the detrimental impact of US aggression on food security across the globe, noting that it poses a significant obstacle to the realization of the objective of "zero hunger." Nouri made the remarks in an address to the second session of the 38th Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Asia and the Pacific, held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Thursday. He said t

Apr 25 202608:48

Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says

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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 were selected, and seven were found best suited to local climate and soil conditions. “While adaptable to other provinces, th

Apr 11 202612:02

Researchers in Astara launch new method to improve kiwi fruits

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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 receiving the soil’s nutrients. Experts believe that the novel method would improve the resilience of kiwi fruits&rsquo

Mar 18 202603:10

Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production

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Yazd – Iran's Agricultural Research Center in central Yazd province has implemented an innovative agri-voltaic project, combining solar energy generation with pistachio cultivation to enhance productivity and address water scarcity. The project involves installing solar panels at an optimal height above pistachio trees. This setup serves a dual purpose protecting trees from direct sunlight during peak heat while allowing agricultural activities to continue beneath, according to a report

Mar 9 202613:42