New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deput

Apr 27 202611:46

Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026

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Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026 Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026 Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has projected domestic wheat production at 13.5 to 14 million tons for the current crop year. Speaking on a news program, Gholamreza Nouri described the securing of essential commodities during what he called the "Third Imposed War" as a collective effort across all levels of government, supply chains, and the public.

Apr 24 202609:11

Iran government amends essential goods regulation

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Iran government amends essential goods regulation Iran government amends essential goods regulation Tehran – Iran's First Vice President has announced amendments to the regulation governing strategic reserves of essential goods, alongside new measures to complete national stockpiles of wheat and cooking oil, reaffirming the government's full preparedness to meet public needs. Speaking on Wednesday, Mohammad Reza Aref underscored the critical importance of ensuring a stable supply of esse

Apr 24 202609:08

Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade

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Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade Minister vows stable supply of essential goods despite naval blockade Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has reaffirmed that the supply of essential commodities remains stable despite an ongoing naval blockade, thanks to the country’s multiple land borders enabling imports through various routes. In a statement on Thursday, Gholamreza Nouri warned that obstructing the delivery of food and medicine cons

Apr 24 202608:59

Wheat production, harvest increase

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Wheat production, harvest increase Wheat production, harvest increase Tehran - A member of the Pricing Council for Basic Agricultural Products has announced an increase in wheat production for the 2025–2026 crop year, predicting that approximately 14 million tons of wheat will be harvested in the country this year. Ata Hashemi, a member of the Pricing and Support Policy Council for Basic Agricultural Products, spoke to Mehr News Agency about the status of wheat production in the 2025&nda

Apr 21 202608:29

Wheat processing industries key to food security, official says

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Wheat processing industries key to food security, official says Wheat processing industries key to food security, official says Tehran – Wheat processing industries are a critical pillar of food security, especially during wartime, according to the head of Iran's Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries. Speaking on National Wheat and Bread Day, Karim Zolfaghari said wheat represents a vital chain linking farms to family tables. “Despite ongoing full-scal

Apr 20 202612:36

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and

Apr 15 202607:18

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29

De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report

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De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report Tehran - While fears grew over rising prices of essential goods due to the war, Iran and Russia have unveiled a surprise strategy. The new agreement facilitates the direct entry of grains through a secure northern corridor, marking an end to dollar-driven volatility in the food market. According to a report carried by the offi

Apr 10 202612:27

Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran

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Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran Agriculture Minister reports grain abundance in Iran Tehran – Iran is experiencing an abundance of grains, with domestic production and strategic reserves remaining robust even under wartime conditions, according to the Minister of Agriculture. Speaking on Monday, during a meeting with Kaveh Zargaran, Chairman of the Board of the Iran Grain Association, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted recent favorable rainfall and expressed strong optimis

Apr 7 202612:30