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Agriculture sector deserves an authentic position in boosting national independence, promoting rural development, enhancing food security, and improving public health. The sector benefits from rich natural resources and diverse climatic conditions, creating valuable opportunities for employment, production, and export.
Over the years, the agricultural sector has contributed significantly to the national economy, accounting for approximately 14% of GDP, 20% of employment, and more than 80% of domestic food production. These achievements have been supported through scientific research, sustainable resource management, and active public participation.
The Ministry continues its efforts to increase productivity, improve product quality, strengthen rural communities, reduce migration, and promote sustainable socio-economic development across the country.
Affiliated Departments
- Department of Planning and Economic Affairs
- Department of Agronomic Affairs
- Department of Livestock Products
- Department of Water and Soil
- Department of Horticultural Affairs
- Acting Minister for Commercial and Agro-industrial Affairs
Provincial Offices
The Ministry operates through 32 provincial offices across the country, supported by affiliated district and local authorities responsible for implementing agricultural policies and development programs.
Individual Offices
- Ministerial Office
- Office of Environment and Food Safety
- Center of Public Relations and Information
- Office of International Affairs and Specialized Agencies
- Commission of Women Affairs
Major Affiliated Organizations
- Nomadic People Organization (NPO)
- Agricultural Research, Education & Extension Organization (AREEO)
- Plant Protection Organization (PPO)
- Organization of Forests, Rangelands and Watershed Management
- National Veterinary Organization (NVO)
- National Fishery Organization (NFO)
- Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran (CORC)
- Bank of Agriculture (BOA)
Vision & Mission in Agriculture Sector
A. Policy-making, Planning and Supervision
- Developing policies and strategic plans for sustainable agricultural and rural development.
- Planning agricultural production to satisfy domestic demand and promote exports.
- Developing modern agricultural information and statistical systems.
- Preparing technical standards and infrastructure planning guidelines.
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of affiliated organizations.
B. Research, Extension and Education
- Conducting applied research in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forestry, biotechnology and watershed management.
- Providing technical, vocational and scientific training for producers.
- Improving agricultural production systems through continuous research and innovation.
C. Natural Resources and Watershed Management
- Protecting forests, rangelands and natural resources.
- Preventing soil erosion through watershed management projects.
D. Agro-Infrastructure and Rural Development
- Modernizing agricultural mechanization.
- Land consolidation and irrigation improvement.
- Supporting rural infrastructure and fishery facilities.
- Developing processing industries in rural areas.
E. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
- Improving productivity through modern farming systems.
- Providing veterinary and quarantine services.
- Supporting livestock, poultry and fisheries development.
F. Supportive Affairs
- Supporting investment and agricultural financing.
- Providing agricultural inputs and biological products.
- Strengthening NGOs and producer organizations.
- Regulating agricultural markets and guaranteed pricing.
- Promoting exports of agricultural products.
