Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says

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Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province, a leading aquaculture hub in Iran, has produced over 100,000 tons of aquatic products this year, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Seyed Sharif Mousavi said some 17,000 hectares of farms and complexes were used for warm-water fish, sturgeon, shrimp, and ornamental species. “Exports reached 55,000 tons worth $193

May 18 202611:52

AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership

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AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership Ardabil – In a landmark move for the country's agricultural sector, Iran has officially begun the operational integration of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies into its fields, led by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). During a provincial visit to Ardabil, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head

May 15 202619:34

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch

May 12 202612:04

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39

Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says

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Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Khuzestan - Sorghum offers a strategic solution for boosting forage production despite water scarcity and climate change, according to a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Hossein Kazemi said that the plant's high tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme heat makes it wel

May 11 202611:30

Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity

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Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Tehran – In their first joint meeting, Iran's deputy ministers for crop production and water & soil agriculture emphasized water as the "central issue" of ministry policy, calling for greater synergy to implement the national cropping pattern and develop smart farms. Majid Anjafi, Deputy for Crop Production, said that despite last year's severe

May 5 202612:05

Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export

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Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export Golestan – The Director General of Fisheries in the northern Golestan province has announced the harvest of two tons of farmed caviar from small-scale sturgeon farms in the region, with the entire yield designated for export. Esmaeil Jabari said that the province’s unique climate and availability of brackish and non-conventional waters make it an ideal location for small-scale

May 4 202612:55

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Researc

May 2 202612:43

Iran shrimp production hits unprecedented record

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Iran shrimp production hits unprecedented record Iran shrimp production hits unprecedented record Tehran - Iran’s shrimp production reached nearly 62,500 tons last year, marking an all-time high and boosting producers' confidence in meeting the targets of the Seventh Progress Development Plan. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics Office at Iran’s Fisheries Organization, reported a 37% output increase for the year 1404. “For the

May 1 202612:01

Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production

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Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production Bushehr – The southern Bushehr province has emerged as Iran's leading producer of spirulina, marking a major step forward in the development of modern, knowledge-based aquaculture. Provincial officials recently visited a spirulina microalgae cultivation unit in the village of Ashkali, Tangestan County, to assess its operations, development plans, and challenges. Aqil Amini, Director-General of Bushehr

Apr 27 202611:49