https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-identifies-40-Damask-rose-genotypes
May 9 2026 - 12:01 - view count: 6 - viewer count: 6 study time : Less than one minute /X6y8--> Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Tehran – Researchers at Iran's Forests and Rangelands Research Institute have identified 40 genotypes of damask rose across the country, which now await official registration. Mohammad Hossein Lebaschi, a faculty member at the institute, said the genotypes were collected from various pro
Aug 5 202611:11
https://en.maj.ir/late/Black-Sea-escalation-rekindles-concerns-over-global-grain-supplies
Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies Black Sea escalation rekindles concerns over global grain supplies Tehran – Renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea have heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global grain supplies, fueling uncertainty in agricultural markets and raising fears of higher food prices. Ukraine has accused Russia of stepping up strikes on ports and merchant vessels, calling the attacks an effort to choke off its gr
Aug 5 202608:26
https://en.maj.ir/News/Iranian-researchers-increase-wheat-yields-by-25-percent-with-Plasma-Tech
Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech Iranian researchers increase wheat yields by 25 percent with Plasma Tech Tehran – Iranian researchers have achieved a 25% increase in wheat yields by combining plasma technology with optimized crop nutrition, marking a significant step toward more sustainable and knowledge-based agricultural production. The breakthrough, announced by the Qom Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, increased
Jul 21 202613:01
https://en.maj.ir/News/FAO:-Iran-to-remain-world’s-14th-largest-wheat-producer
FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer Tehran – Iran is expected to retain its position as the world's 14th largest wheat producer in 2025, with output forecast to reach 13.7 million tons, according to the latest report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The projected harvest marks a 14.2% increase from last year's 12 million tons, making Iran the second-fastest growing wheat producer among major pro
Jul 20 202618:49
https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-unveils-five–year-plan-to-boost-rainfed-agriculture
Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Tehran – Iran has launched a five-year strategy to quadruple the contribution of rainfed agriculture to national food production, raising its share from 10% to 40%, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Crop Production Majid Anjafi announced. The plan aims to increase rainfed wheat production to 6 million metric tons, oilseed output to 600,000 metric tons, and forage production to
Jul 13 202611:41
https://en.maj.ir/-News/Wheat-production-projected-to-reach-13·5-million-tons-this-year
Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year Wheat production projected to reach 13.5 million tons this year Tehran - It is projected that the country's wheat production will reach approximately 13.5 million tons in the Iranian calendar year 1405 (starting March 2026). According to Tehran Times, Majid Anjafi stated that the Deputy for Crop Production is responsible for 75 percent of the country's total agricultural output. In its latest report on the status of crop cultivati
Jul 10 202604:09
https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-food-security-not-to-be-taken-hostage-by-Texas-farmers
Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vi
Jul 7 202608:14
https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-Organic-Association-urges-non–GMO-certification-for-agricultural-imports
Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Tehran – The Iran Organic Association has called on the government to require Non-GMO certification, full traceability, and rigorous safety oversight for imported agricultural commodities, arguing that food safety should remain a key consideration in future trade agreements. In a statement issued amid discussions over potential expans
Jun 26 202612:09
https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Iran’s-agricultural-output-reaches-139m-tons,-Minister-says
Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has risen from 28 million tons in 1979 to 139 million tons in 2025, a 435% increase despite growing water shortages, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking during Agriculture Week, the minister said the growth reflects significant gains in productivity, with average crop yields increasing from 2.7 tons per hectare be
Jun 21 202613:18
https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-targets-50-percent-reduction-in-food,-agricultural-losses-by-2032
Iran targets 50 percent reduction in food, agricultural losses by 2032 Iran targets 50 percent reduction in food, agricultural losses by 2032 Tehran – Iran aims to cut agricultural and food losses by 50 percent by 2032 under its National Knowledge-Based Food Security Document, Deputy Agriculture Minister Akbar Fathi announced at a regional ministerial meeting in Turkey. Speaking at a conference on reducing post-harvest losses and improving supply chain efficiency, attended by ministers a
Jun 7 202614:00