Iran pursues sugar self-sufficiency via water-efficient sugar beet cultivation

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Iran pursues sugar self-sufficiency via water-efficient sugar beet cultivation Iran pursues sugar self-sufficiency via water-efficient sugar beet cultivation Shiraz – Iran is accelerating efforts to achieve sugar self-sufficiency by expanding water-efficient autumn sugar beet cultivation, adopting improved crop varieties, and enhancing production management, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said. Hossein Asghari, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Industrial Cr

Jul 31 202612:53

Asafoetida gains ground as water-smart cash crop in Khorasan Razavi

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Asafoetida gains ground as water-smart cash crop in Khorasan Razavi Asafoetida gains ground as water-smart cash crop in Khorasan Razavi Mashhad – Facing growing water scarcity and the impacts of climate change, Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, located in northeastern Iran, is promoting asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) as a drought-tolerant medicinal crop that offers both high export potential and sustainable rural development. Known as the “stinking gold” for its pungen

Jul 31 202612:50

Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister said that improving productivity is the only sustainable way to increase agricultural output, strengthen food security, and reduce the sector's trade deficit. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Gholamreza Nouri stressed that the future of agriculture depends

Jul 28 202607:29

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery

Jul 27 202612:04

Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis

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Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis Tehran - The Deputy for Planning and Economics of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO or TAT in Persian) announced the beginning of developing operational action plans for the 6 strategies communicated by the Ministry of Agriculture to manage water imbalance, and said: The first draft of

Jul 26 202612:13

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

Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture

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Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeast offers blueprint for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Indigenous farming knowledge in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan could play a key role in advancing sustainable agriculture and protecting ecosystems when combined with modern science, according to a local agricultural official. Khaled Miri said traditional farming p

Jul 24 202612:07

Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments

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Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Iran resumes chickpea exports, targets record shipments Tehran – Iran has officially resumed chickpea exports after nearly a year, with industry officials expressing confidence that strong production could drive exports to a record high in 2026. Nasser Moradi, head of the National Chickpea Council, said a directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization has authorized exports through all customs offices nationwide, allowing trad

Jul 21 202613:03

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

Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech

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Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech Semnan – Iran’s north-central Semnan province is introducing advanced aquaculture technologies by replacing conventional raceway trout ponds with prefabricated circular and octagonal tanks, a move aimed at boosting productivity, conserving water, and improving the sustainability of fish farming. The plan, announced by the Fisheries and

Jul 19 202618:45