Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis

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Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis Drafting action plan begins for 6 national strategies to curb agricultural water crisis Tehran - The Deputy for Planning and Economics of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO or TAT in Persian) announced the beginning of developing operational action plans for the 6 strategies communicated by the Ministry of Agriculture to manage water imbalance, and said: The first draft of

Jul 26 202612:13

Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security

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Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security Tehran – Iran’s domestic production of hybrid seeds and vaccines for the poultry and aquaculture sectors will help reduce foreign currency expenditures and strengthen food security, according to the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund (IPF). Speaking at the launch of national programs to develop hybrid seed production and livestock vaccine

Jun 22 202613:24

Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its i

Jun 13 202612:15

’Agriculture Week to spotlight food security, national resilience’

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’Agriculture Week to spotlight food security, national resilience’ ’Agriculture Week to spotlight food security, national resilience’ Tehran – National Agriculture Week will serve as a platform to highlight Iran’s achievements in sustaining agricultural production, ensuring food supplies, and safeguarding national food security, according to the head of the Agriculture Week Commemoration Committee. Referring to the designation of June 11-17 as National Agriculture Week in Iran, Sey

Jun 8 202618:58

Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade

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Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is pursuing a strategy centered on active economic diplomacy, market diversification, and strong support for domestic producers, according to the Deputy Minister for Management Development and Resources. Ali Teymouri said that with the appointment of new leadership in the ministry’s international

Jun 2 202612:20

Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns

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Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns Rome – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the world will face a major food crisis. According to the UN agency, a prolonged closure of the strategic waterway would mark the beginning of a structural shock to the global food system, FAO said in a recent statement. The eff

May 29 202609:53

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report

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US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report Tehran – The ongoing US military adventures in the Strait of Hormuz have forced British farmers to abandon chemical fertilizers in favor of seaweed, a dramatic shift that environmental experts warn could introduce severe ecological problems, according to a report. The move comes after soaring prices for imported fe

May 17 202611:55

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO r

May 16 202612:26

Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity

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Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Tehran – In their first joint meeting, Iran's deputy ministers for crop production and water & soil agriculture emphasized water as the "central issue" of ministry policy, calling for greater synergy to implement the national cropping pattern and develop smart farms. Majid Anjafi, Deputy for Crop Production, said that despite last year's severe

May 5 202612:05