South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub

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South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub South Khorasan strengthens position as Iran’s ostrich farming hub Tehran – South Khorasan, in the east of Iran, is reinforcing its status as one of Iran's leading ostrich-producing provinces, with 67 licensed farms operating across the province, a provincial agriculture official said. Morteza Me’rajian, Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, said the province has

Jul 25 202610:55

Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub

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Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan - With nearly 20,000 camels and more than 3,200 active breeders, Hormozgan southern Province has emerged as one of Iran’s leading centers for camel husbandry, playing a vital role in supplying camel meat to markets across the country. Hamid Amiqi, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said t

Jun 9 202618:53

Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production

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Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production Yazd – Iran's Agricultural Research Center in central Yazd province has implemented an innovative agri-voltaic project, combining solar energy generation with pistachio cultivation to enhance productivity and address water scarcity. The project involves installing solar panels at an optimal height above pistachio trees. This set

Mar 9 202613:42

Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports

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Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports Tehran - Iran’s pistachio exports surged by 80 percent in 2024, reaching USD 636 million, according to newly released data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The figures show that export revenues rose sharply from approximately USD 353 million in 2023. Export volumes also recorded a significant increase, climbing from 61,000 tons

Feb 2 202606:29

Yazd studies greenhouse exports to Russia, Belarus

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Yazd studies greenhouse exports to Russia, Belarus Yazd studies greenhouse exports to Russia, Belarus Yazd – The central province of Yazd is assessing the feasibility of exporting greenhouse products to Russia and Belarus as part of efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and boost foreign exchange earnings. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official webiste, a specialized meeting was held with the participation of Mohammadreza Ghaffarian, Director of Horticulture at the

Jan 26 202609:59

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a

Dec 28 202520:10

Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd

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Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Asafoetida plantations mark new step toward sustainable agriculture in Yazd Tehran - A specialized session on “Planning Asafoetida Plantations Based on the Value Chain and Production” was held alongside the annual gathering of provincial horticulture directors and deputy ministers for crop production in the central province of Yazd, highlighting the role of medicinal plants in promoting sustainable agricultur

Nov 30 202512:53

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities: identification, cons

Nov 29 202511:34

FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations

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FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations Tehran – The innovative Iranian project “SarbanYar: A New IT-Based Approach to Camel Breeding – Online Monitoring, Phenotyping, and Rangeland Assessment via the SarbanYar Application (Case Study: Saghand, Yazd Province)” has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as one of th

Nov 9 202510:39

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the uniq

Oct 24 202512:23