South Khorasan prioritizes greenhouses, food processing to boost agricultural efficiency

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South Khorasan prioritizes greenhouses, food processing to boost agricultural efficiency South Khorasan prioritizes greenhouses, food processing to boost agricultural efficiency Birjand — South Khorasan is focusing on the expansion of greenhouse cultivation and food processing industries as part of its strategy to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability, provincial agriculture officials said. Mohsen Esfandiyari, head of the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said gree

Jun 21 202613:22

Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says

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Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has risen from 28 million tons in 1979 to 139 million tons in 2025, a 435% increase despite growing water shortages, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking during Agriculture Week, the minister said the growth reflects significant gains in productivity, with average crop yields increasing from 2.7 tons per hectare be

Jun 21 202613:18

FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems

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FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming: Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems from July 1–3, 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, farmers, development partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector repr

Jun 20 202613:12

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

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Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp

Jun 20 202613:09

Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production

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Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production Tehran – Alborz Province, which is situated 10 km west of Tehran, harvested 951 tons of medicinal plants, saffron and damask rose from 305 hectares of farmland over the past year, reflecting the province’s growing focus on high-value agricultural products. According to Masoud Younesi, Deputy for Crop Production at the Alborz Agricul

Jun 16 202609:22

FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development

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FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development Tehran – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reaffirmed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in advancing agriculture and strengthening food security, citing the country’s significant agricultural potential. Speaking at the opening of the Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture Exhibition, FAO Representative Farrokh Toirov said

Jun 16 202609:12

Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran

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Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran Khuzestan - The adoption of pressurized irrigation systems in vineyards across Gotvand County, Khuzestan Province, has increased grape yields by 50–67% per hectare while significantly reducing water consumption, according to local agricultural officials. Maryam Bashiri, Horticulture Officer at the Gotvand Agricultural Department, said modern irrigation methods have improved both

Jun 15 202612:53

Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran

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Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran Mazandaran - A granulated compost fertilizer production line and a new 900-square-meter processing facility have been inaugurated at the Elimalat Waste Management Complex in Noor County, northern Mazandaran Province. At the opening ceremony, Governor-General Mehdi Younesi Rostami said the project marks a major step toward addressing Mazandaran’s waste management and environment

Jun 14 202618:44

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

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IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sistan - Sorghum, a drought- and heat-tolerant forage crop, is increasingly being adopted by farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan due to its strong adaptability to extreme climatic conditions, according to a report. “It has become an important component in securing livestock feed supplies in the region. Harvesting of sorghum for

Jun 13 202612:20