FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development

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FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development Tehran – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reaffirmed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in advancing agriculture and strengthening food security, citing the country’s significant agricultural potential. Speaking at the opening of the Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture Exhibition, FAO Representative Farrokh Toirov said

Jun 16 202609:12

Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran

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Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran Khuzestan - The adoption of pressurized irrigation systems in vineyards across Gotvand County, Khuzestan Province, has increased grape yields by 50–67% per hectare while significantly reducing water consumption, according to local agricultural officials. Maryam Bashiri, Horticulture Officer at the Gotvand Agricultural Department, said modern irrigation methods have improved both

Jun 15 202612:53

Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran

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Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran Granulated compost fertilizer plant opens in Mazandaran Mazandaran - A granulated compost fertilizer production line and a new 900-square-meter processing facility have been inaugurated at the Elimalat Waste Management Complex in Noor County, northern Mazandaran Province. At the opening ceremony, Governor-General Mehdi Younesi Rostami said the project marks a major step toward addressing Mazandaran’s waste management and environment

Jun 14 202618:44

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

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IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan Sistan - Sorghum, a drought- and heat-tolerant forage crop, is increasingly being adopted by farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan due to its strong adaptability to extreme climatic conditions, according to a report. “It has become an important component in securing livestock feed supplies in the region. Harvesting of sorghum for

Jun 13 202612:20

Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its i

Jun 13 202612:15

Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting

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Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting New Delhi — Iran has called for expanded South-South cooperation in agriculture and food security, urging BRICS members to deepen collaboration in addressing shared challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, rural poverty, and food insecurity. Speaking at the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indi

Jun 12 202609:11

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province

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Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Markazi Province - The adoption of nanobubble technology in fish farms and greenhouses is helping transform Markazi Province in the center of Iran into a leader in smart, knowledge-based agriculture. Researchers say the technology improves oxygen retention in water, reduces water and energy consumption, and enhances gr

Jun 12 202609:01

Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater

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Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater Tehran – Iran plans to produce 1 to 1.5 million metric tons of high-quality forage annually on 500,000 hectares of rainfed farmland through the use of “green water” — rainfall captured and stored naturally in the soil, according to the head of the country's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute. Mozafar Roostaei said the initiat

Jun 7 202613:50

Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector

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Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector Iran expands medicinal plant industry, strengthens position in global olive sector Tehran – Iran has launched major investments in medicinal plant processing facilities, while also consolidating its role in the international olive sector through new institutional and scientific achievements, a senior agriculture official said. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affa

Jun 5 202611:56