Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The to

Mar 9 202613:37

Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops

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Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Iran launches traceability program for 7 staple crops Tehran - Iran will introduce a national identification and traceability system for seven major crop products, wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, rice, legumes, and field-grown tomatoes, as part of the first phase of a new regulatory directive. The rollout was reviewed at a meeting convened by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Crop Production, with participation from the Agricu

Feb 24 202611:32

Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official

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Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official Ilam – The western Ilam Province has reached self-sufficiency in major strategic agricultural products and now produces nearly three times its domestic demand for wheat, according to the head of the Ilam Agriculture Organization. Speaking at a meeting of the Provincial Administrative Council attended by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri

Feb 7 202610:53

Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation

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Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation Markazi - Expanding canola cultivation within wheat-based crop rotation systems can significantly boost wheat production while improving soil health and water efficiency, an official says. Mr. Gholi-Pour, Director of Crop Production at the Markazi Provincial Department of Agriculture, said that rotating canola with wheat strengthens soil structure, reduces pests a

Feb 7 202610:37

New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin

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New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin New wheat planting pattern promises higher yields in Qazvin Qazvin - The Director of Crop Production at the Qazvin Provincial Agriculture Organization has announced that the adoption of a new wheat planting pattern - three rows on raised beds - will significantly boost crop yields while reducing pressure on water and soil resources in the northwestern city. Hassan Jalilvand said the modern cultivation method, promoted by provincial ag

Jan 24 202611:32

800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says

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800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says 800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says Tehran - The Director General of the Office of Forecasting and Control of Harmful Agents at Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has announced that 800,000 tons of wheat seed have been treated since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (ends on March 20). Akbar Ahangaran highlighted the strategic importance of the operation, describing seed treatment as the most fundamen

Jan 20 202609:23

Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official

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Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official Annual wheat production expected to reach 8.8m tons: Official Tehran – Iran’s wheat production is expected to reach 8.8 million tons in the current crop year (September 2024-2025), an official with the Agriculture Ministry said. “If the rainfall is appropriate and fertilization is timely, we can hope that the production for the 1404-1405 crop year will reach 7.7 million tons this year and even 8.5 million tons,&rdq

Jan 19 202609:02

Over 300,000 tons of staple foods discharged from Shahid Rajaee Port

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Over 300,000 tons of staple foods discharged from Shahid Rajaee Port Over 300,000 tons of staple foods discharged from Shahid Rajaee Port Bandar Abbas – Some 310,000 tons of staple foods have been discharged from Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, the capital of southern Hormozgan province, a provincial official said. “240,000 tons of wheat and 70,000 tons of sweet corn have been discharged and distributed across the country,” Adel Shahrzad said. He added the

Jan 15 202605:00

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says

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Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says Tehran - A senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture affirmed the high quality of domestically produced wheat, emphasizing its strategic role in safeguarding the country’s food security. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production, said Kurdistan Province possesses significant untapped potential for agricultural growth and stressed the n

Dec 8 202510:19