2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran

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2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran 2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran Tehran – on the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30)., a total of 2,335 infrastructure projects will be inaugurated across the country, according to a report by the public relations office of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture. These projects, which have received a combined investment of 202,943 billion rials, are expected to create direct employment for 29,699 ind

Aug 25 202415:42

Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says

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Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says Farmers should be at forefront of agricultural policy, minister says Tabriz, Iran - The newly appointed Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Gholam-Reza Nouri, has emphasized a farmer-centric approach as the top priority for the Ministry in the 14th government. In remarks on Friday during a recent visit to his hometown of Bostanabad, Nouri expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the people of Iran and Bostanaba

Aug 25 202415:39

Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry

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Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry Iran parliament approves president pick for Agriculture Ministry The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday gave a vote of confidence to the new minister of agriculture nominated by President Masoud Pezeshkian. During an open session this morning, the Parliament discussed the vote for Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh, after lawmakers in favor of and against the proposed minister took the podium to express their views. After a voting, 253 out

Aug 24 202410:36

Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually

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Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually Tehran - Iran's beekeeping industry continues to thrive, with the country exporting a significant quantity of high-quality honey in the past year. According to Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Productions Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad, the country exported 1,469 tons of honey valued at $5.6 million during the Iranian calendar year ending March 19, 2024 The deputy minist

Aug 24 202410:32

Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience

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Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience Tehran - The Department of Environment (DOE) as National Designated Authority (NDA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at fortifying its resilience to climate change. The newly signed project, titled &ldqu

Aug 21 202414:25

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the

Aug 20 202411:38

FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry

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FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry Tehran - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture have teamed up to improve the safety and productivity of the country’s pistachio industry. A recent workshop marked the start of this collaborative project. The goal is to enhance pistachio quality and safety from farm to table, boosting exports and benefiting ever

Aug 18 202418:41

Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons

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Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons Govt. guaranteed wheat purchases reach 11m tons Tehran – According to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry, some 11 million tons of wheat have been purchased from Iranian farmers at guaranteed prices in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20). Sohrab Sohrabi said the Iranian government has purchased some 11 million tons of wheat worth over $193 billion from farmers so far in carrying out a national plan that guara

Aug 14 202415:21

60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture 60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million

Aug 12 202413:53

Agricultural Ministry official congratulates journalists on National Journalists Day

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Agricultural Ministry official congratulates journalists on National Journalists Day Agricultural Ministry official congratulates journalists on National Journalists Day Tehran – In a message commemorating National Journalists Day on August 7, Fatemeh Zarean, advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and head of the ministry’s public relations and information center, acknowledged the invaluable role of journalists in disseminating information about the successes of agricultural manage

Aug 11 202411:28