Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s date palm groves. The project, titled “Technical Assistance to Improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Date Palm Key Insect Pests and Diseases,” was inaugurated during an inception w

Jan 5 202512:05

Iran honored by FAO for exceptional World Soil Day celebration

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Bangkok – The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture was recently awarded the prestigious King Bhumibol International World Soil Day Award 2024 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) thanks to the country’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and soil health. The award honors Iran's outstanding efforts in organizing and implementing impactful celebrations for World Soil Day 2023. The event engaged millions of participants and highlighted the crucial role of soil in sustaining

Dec 9 202407:36

Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024

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Tehran - On 30 November, the Deputy of Water and Soil, Ministry of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in close collaboration with FAO, organized a hybrid high-level ceremony to commemorate World Soil Day 2024. The event brought together over 600 participants, including Iranian high-ranking officials such as the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh, and the Minister of Education, Mr. Alireza Kazemi. International envoys, representatives of UN agencies, and soil exper

Dec 6 202413:34

Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness

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Tehran – Iran has been recognized as a global leader in soil conservation awareness, securing the top position in the 2024 World Soil Day international competition organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.Niazi Shahraki, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, announced the country's achievement. He emphasized the significant progress made in recent years, with soil surveys and fertility assessments conducted on over 103,000 h

Nov 26 202415:36

First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd

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Tehran – The first International Camel Conference is underway is the central Province of Yazd. The ceremony opened on Wednesday with Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri in attendance. It will warp up on Thursday. Addressing the event in the morning, the minister suggested that Iran should strive to register camel herding as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) under the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This prestigious designation w

Nov 14 202418:14

Iran, FAO foster innovation, technology to strengthen saffron industry

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture recently inaugurated a project aiming to enhance the transparency, authenticity, and sustainability of food supply chains in Iran with focus on Saffron industry. The inception workshop for “Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for the Successful Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” project took place on 28 O

Nov 4 202411:42

Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience

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Tehran – The Department of Environment (DOE), acting as the National Designated Authority (NDA), has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening Iran's resilience to climate change. The newly signed project, titled "Strengthening Iran's Access to GCF with National Ownership, Knowledge-Based Policies and Sound Technologies," marks a significant step towards

Oct 20 202406:33

Iran share in Asian dairy market growing

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Tehran – Iran has cemented its position as a leading dairy exporter in Asia, accounting for a significant 17% share of the regional market.This announcement was made by Hasan Khamisabadi, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran.According to Khamisabadi, dairy products have emerged as a major contributor to Iran's agricultural exports, playing a crucial role in generating foreign exchange for the country. The latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Sep 22 202410:09

Iran honey production per capita soars

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Tehran – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in honey production, boasting a per capita output of 1.415 kilograms, according to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry. This impressive figure exceeds the country's domestic consumption, underscoring its role as a significant exporter. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, also put the country’s honey consumption per capita at 1.397 kilograms. The country's thriving b

Sep 7 202407:15

Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually

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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 minister highlighted the growing interest in beekeeping among Iranian farmers, noting that the industr

Aug 24 202410:32