Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output

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Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Tehran – The first phase of Iran’s major 550,000-hectare land reclamation project in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam has led to a 3.5 million-ton increase in agricultural production during the current Iranian calendar

Jun 24 202521:26

 Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation

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Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation Tehran – The Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute, in collaboration with the Pasteur Institute of Iran, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a one-day training workshop titled "National Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)" at the Ministry of Defense. The workshop featured a

Apr 29 202506:48

Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran

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Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Tehran - The Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production announced the start of the wheat harvest in the southern provinces of the country at the beginning of the Persian year 1404 (March 2025). “Every year, the wheat harvest begins in early Farvardin (March) in the southern provinces and gradually extends to other regions. Despite reduced rainfall this year, the cultivated area is slightly larger

Mar 24 202506:45

Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health

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Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health Tehran – In a decisive step towards bolstering public health and environmental protection, Iran has banned 14 high-risk pesticides from its agricultural sector. Maryam Jalili Moqaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, announced the decision, emphasizing the ongoing development of mandatory standards for 30 additional pesticides. "The removal of these 14 dangerous pe

Mar 12 202523:52

Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties

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Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Tehran - The Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced five new wheat varieties, according to the head of the Center. The center has managed to develop five new wheat varieties named Fallah and Negin (irrigated), and Nafis, Shayan, and Dehghan (dryland), Mohammad Yazdandoost said. He emphasized that widespread adoption of these variet

Mar 9 202508:45

Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties

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Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Tehran - Researchers at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII) have achieved a significant milestone, introducing six new hybrid millet varieties to Iranian agriculture for the first time. The announcement, made by SPII Director Mohammad Zamanian, comes as Iran seeks to enhance its food security and agricultural productivity. The newly developed varieties include four forage millet hybr

Mar 4 202503:07

Iran, Kazakhstan agree to eliminate customs tariffs to boost trade

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Iran, Kazakhstan agree to eliminate customs tariffs to boost trade Iran, Kazakhstan agree to eliminate customs tariffs to boost trade Tehran - The Islamic Republic of Iran and Kazakhstan have reached an agreement to eliminate customs tariffs in a bid to significantly boost bilateral trade.In a meeting with Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri on Saturday, Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliev, said that while trade volume increased by 13% last year to over

Feb 15 202514:13

Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety

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Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Maragheh – Iranian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing a new durum wheat variety named 'Dayan'. This high-yielding variety is specifically designed for cultivation in diverse dryland regions of the country, including temperate, cold, and warm climates.Moffazar Roostaei, director of the Arid and Rainfed Agriculture Research Institute, highlighted

Dec 11 202412:58

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46

Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output

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Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Iran extends initiative to boost dryland wheat output Tehran – Iran has extended its dryland wheat production initiative for another five years, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. The program, which was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Execution of Imam Khomeini Order, aims to boost wheat production in the country's rainfed agricultural lands.Speaking at an event honoring the initiative's participants, attended

Nov 5 202414:08