Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency

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Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency Iran launches 500 demonstration rice farms to boost productivity, self-sufficiency Amol – Iran has launched a major program to establish 500 demonstration rice farms in the northern provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan, aiming to increase productivity, improve knowledge transfer to smallholder farmers, and raise the country's rice self-sufficiency to 90 percent, a senior agriculture official said. Speaking du

Jul 26 202611:57

Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets

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Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets Shiraz exports 1.6m rose stems to regional markets Tehran – The southern city of Shiraz in Fars province exported 1.6 million cut rose stems to regional markets during the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), with Iraq, Armenia and Turkmenistan emerging as its leading export destinations, according to a local agricultural official. Mohammad Mirzaei, head of the Shiraz Agricultural Department, said the county produces around 1

Jul 25 202611:01

Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production

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Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Iran unveils early-maturing safflower to boost oilseed production Tehran – Iran has introduced a new early-maturing, high-yield safflower variety aimed at expanding water-efficient oilseed production and strengthening the country’s edible oil self-sufficiency. Developed by the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the new variety, Chabok, yields up to 3 tons per hectare and matures about two weeks earlier than existi

Jul 24 202612:18

Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech

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Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech Tehran – Iranian researchers have achieved a 25% increase in wheat yields by combining plasma technology with optimized crop nutrition, marking a significant step toward more sustainable and knowledge-based agricultural production. The breakthrough, announced by the Qom Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, increased

Jul 21 202613:01

Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter

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Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter Iran unveils Asia’s first indigenous potato planter Tehran – Iran has unveiled Asia's first indigenous potato planter, a domestically designed and manufactured machine aimed at boosting agricultural mechanization, improving planting efficiency, and reducing production costs. Developed by engineers in Faradonbeh, the new planter was introduced at the start of the potato planting season in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran's leadin

Jul 20 202618:59

Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming

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Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Tehran - Iran has introduced a new soybean variety, Arta (SOY-401-3), designed to boost productivity through enhanced environmental stress tolerance and efficient mechanized harvesting, following official approval by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Developed by Iranian plant breeders, Arta combines drought tolerance

Jul 18 202612:37

Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower

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Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower Kermanshah to cultivate 10,000 ha of sunflower Kermanshah - Kermanshah Province in western Iran is expected to cultivate 10,000 hectares of confectionery sunflower this year, with production projected at 20,000 metric tons, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Farhad Sharifi, Deputy Director for Plant Production Improvement, said the largest cultivation areas are concentrated in the counties of Sahneh, particularly the Dinavar di

Jul 11 202611:15

Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (

Jun 28 202612:14

Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman

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Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman Iran begins early-date harvest in southern Kerman Tehran – Iran has begun harvesting its early-season dates in the southern Kerman region, with production expected to reach 1,000 metric tons this year. Faroud Salari, head of the Agricultural Organization of Southern Kerman, said the harvest of the Al-Mehtari and Negar varieties is underway across 210 hectares of date palm orchards. "The harvest began in late June and will continue throu

Jun 26 202612:06

Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties

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Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Tehran – Farmers in Iran's northwestern Zanjan Province are increasingly planting improved high-yield bean varieties, boosting productivity in one of the country's leading bean-producing regions. Shahrzad Ali-Akbar Zanjani, an agronomy expert at the Agricultural Organization of Zanjan Province, said the province is a major producer of pinto and red beans. Popular improved varieti

Jun 26 202611:57