Iran commemorates National Water Day

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Iran commemorates National Water Day Iran commemorates National Water Day Tehran – Every year on March 3rd (Esfand 13th), Iran marks its National Water Day. The annual observance serves as a crucial moment to address the nation's water challenges and reaffirm its commitment to long-term environmental and economic stability. Water's significance in Iran's agricultural sector is undeniable. It acts as a fundamental input, directly influencing food security and driving economic activity

Mar 3 202523:10

Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity

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Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil has called for the swift implementation of a national crop pattern to optimize water resources and avert future crises. Safdar Niazi Shahraki emphasized the critical need for comprehensive policies, citing persistent challenges from resource scarcity and climate change.

Feb 25 202515:04

Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province

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Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province Bushehr – The Minister of Agriculture has emphasized the need for the expansion of pressurized irrigation systems in Bushehr to optimize water resource management across the southwestern province. "Due to the current state of water resources and the existing crisis, we need to move towards pressurized irrigation," Gholamreza Nouri said during his o

Feb 12 202509:14

Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months

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Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months Tehran - Iran has managed to export pistachios worth over $1.3 billion to various countries in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs said. According to Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran exported 1.3 billion worth of pistachios to various countries from March 2024 to January 19, 2025. La

Feb 11 202511:38

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Tehran – Iran's annual production of agricultural and livestock products has reached 127 million tons, the deputy minister of agriculture said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour hailed the performance of the Ministry of Agriculture's research centers for this significant growth, despite challenges posed by climate and limited water resources. Currently, Iran imports only 5%

Feb 9 202512:09

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis

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Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – Iran is turning to technology-driven agriculture as a key strategy to combat its growing water crisis, exacerbated by climate change, a senior official said. "If we are serious to combat water scarcity, we need to move agriculture towards becoming knowledge-based and introduce new technologies," said Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Agricultural

Feb 4 202512:00

Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers

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Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Tehran – Agricultural service centers across the country will be equipped through a major allocation of 70 trillion rials, according to the deputy minister of management and resources. As part of this initiative, 3,000 pieces of field machinery will be provided to these centers, Dr. Shahpour A’laei Moghaddam said. The official further

Jan 29 202511:55

Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months

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Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months Tehran- Iran exported some 121,000 tons of pistachio to 62 countries during the first nine of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (to end on March 20), the director general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture said. "Pistachios rank first in agricultural exports, generating 1.2 billion US dollars in foreign exchange,&rdq

Jan 28 202511:50

Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy

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Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Arak – Geothermal energy will be employed for the development of agro towns in the central province of Markazi, an official announced. An agro-town is an agglomeration in a rural environment with a population of several thousands but whose workforce's main occupation is agriculture. An agro-town also lacks the administrative, commercial and industrial functions that are usually common i

Jan 27 202510:10