Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries

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Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries Tehran – The central province of Isfahan exported medicinal plants, rose water, and plant essences worth more than $30 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20, 2025), according to a provincial official. Ahmadreza Raiszadeh, the director for horticulture affairs in the Agriculture Department of the province, announced that over 24,000 t

Apr 21 202512:33

Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is th

Apr 18 202509:55

Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector

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Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Gilan – In a move to boost domestic aquaculture production, the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO) has announced new initiatives to attract private investment, particularly in cage fish farming operations. In talks with Gilan Province officials, IFO Chairman Hamzeh Rostamipour outlined plans to develop the region's fisheries sector through pu

Apr 15 202509:26

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols

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Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has called for an immediate overhaul of the country's pest control strategies in response to climate change-induced agricultural threats, stressing the need for adopting advanced technologies. Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, reported alarming changes in pest behavior directly linked to clima

Apr 4 202503:19

Iran develops new animal protein supplement

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Iran develops new animal protein supplement Iran develops new animal protein supplement Tehran - Iranian scientists have successfully created a high-value protein supplement for livestock using processed broiler chicken manure—an innovation expected to save the country $100 million annually, a leading researcher announced. Hassan Fazaeli, a faculty member at the Iranian Research Institute of Animal Sciences, confirmed the breakthrough, saying that the new supplement offers a cost-effecti

Apr 4 202503:11

Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production

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Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has achieved over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production, According to Peyman Hesadi, the director of the Ministry's sugar plants project. Pointing to the latest status of sugar production and the implementation of self-sufficiency policies under the Seventh Development Plan, Hesadi said that the minis

Mar 30 202514:02

IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program

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IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has initiated its annual aquatic resource restoration program, aiming to replenish fish stocks across the country's waters. Naser Karami-Rad, Director General of the Office for the Reconstruction and Preservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources, announced this, saying that the restoration efforts began in late February/early Mar

Mar 25 202520:16

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives,

Mar 24 202508:01