Iran working on methods to develop hybrid seeds

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Iran working on methods to develop hybrid seeds Iran working on methods to develop hybrid seeds Iran working on methodsto develop hybrid seeds Extensive research isunderway to produce hybrid seeds as part of efforts to fight drought in thecountry, the of head of Iran’s Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII)said. Hybrid seeds are designedto withstand drought and can help maintain high yield under water-limitedconditions, Mohammad Zamanian said in remarks on Monday.“Currently, we

May 13 202306:16

Qanat restoration operations underway across Iran: Official

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Qanat restoration operations underway across Iran: Official Qanat restoration operations underway across Iran: Official Qanat restoration operations underway across Iran: Official Head of the water affairs department of Iran’s Agriculture Ministry announced that some 700 kilometers of qanats across the country underwent repairs in the past Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20). With funds allocated from the national budget and other sources of funding, 700 kilometers of the count

May 2 202314:00

Smart irrigation policies in agriculture sector to help overcome water scarcity: Official

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Smart irrigation policies in agriculture sector to help overcome water scarcity: Official Smart irrigation policies in agriculture sector to help overcome water scarcity: Official Smart irrigation policies in agriculture sector to help overcome water scarcity: Official The head of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry’s Water and Soil Department said the implementation of smart irrigation policies in the agriculture sector can help overcome water scarcity across the country to a great extent.F

Apr 29 202309:51

Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status

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Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status Iran rainfed fig orchards to win FAO world heritage status A traditional fig cultivation system in Iran is set to win recognition from FAO as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).Titled “Estahban Rainfed Fig Orchards Heritage System”, the credit reflects a unique way to produce rain-fed figs.The Iranian entrée was designated by the GIAHS Scie

Apr 29 202309:37

Iran and FAO to jointly work on development of model farms NFS

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Iran and FAO to jointly work on development of model farms NFS Iran and FAO to jointly work on development of model farms NFS Iran, FAO to jointly work on development of model farms, NFS Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture and the UN's Food andAgriculture Organization (FAO) have plans underway to proceed ahead with ajoint project to develop model farms as well as Novel Farming Systems (NFS), anofficial said.Esmail Zadhassan, an official with Iran’s DrylandAgriculture Research Institute,

Apr 26 202309:15

14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official

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14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official 14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official 14,000 ha of lands under camelina cultivation: Official An official with Iranian Ministry of Agriculture announcedthat currently 14,000 hectares of lands across the country are under thecultivation of Camelina sativa, which is a promising oilseed crop used fordietary oil and as a biofuel feedstock. Hamid Oraee, who is an adviser to the Iranian agricultureminister, said camelina is a

Apr 11 202311:46

Iran launches project to build permanent tent sites for nomads

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Iran launches project to build permanent tent sites for nomads Iran launches project to build permanent tent sites for nomads Iran launches project to build permanenttent sites for nomads The Iranian government has launched a majorproject to build concrete sites where nomads can use as permanent dwellings toset up their Black Tents on them, the head of the Nomads Affairs Organizationsaid. “Today, a safe and hygienic refuge is amongthe basic needs of our nomads across the country,”

Mar 26 202318:30

Iran sets sights on green water resources for one billion trees campaign

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Iran sets sights on green water resources for one billion trees campaign Iran sets sights on green water resources for one billion trees campaign Iran sets sights on green water resources for 'one billiontrees' campaign The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry hascounted on green water supplies to plant one billion trees across the countrywithin four years. "We have the capacity to plant 250 million treesannually and we will use green water resources," Javad Sadatinejad saidrecent

Mar 15 202315:50

100k trees planted simultaneously in Iran breaking world record

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100k trees planted simultaneously in Iran breaking world record 100k trees planted simultaneously in Iran breaking world record 100k trees planted simultaneously in Iran breaking worldrecord Iranian tree planters set a new world record by planting100,000 trees simultaneously in less than 20 minutes. Organized by Iran’s Natural Resources and WatershedManagement Organization, the trees were planted simultaneously across thecountry in 418 spots in 19 minutes and 43 seconds. The attempt was pa

Mar 14 202307:40

Iran has capacity to produce 400m seedlings annually, minister says

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Iran has capacity to produce 400m seedlings annually, minister says Iran has capacity to produce 400m seedlings annually, minister says Iran has capacity to produce 400m seedlings annually,minister says The Iranian agriculture minister said the needed ecosystemto plant one billion trees across the country in four years has been created. “Some 930 million trees have been planted across Iran sincethe victory of the Islamic revolution [in 1979] and also 30 million seedlingshave been produced

Mar 12 202316:00