FAO outlines initiatives to tackle desertification and drought in Iran

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FAO outlines initiatives to tackle desertification anddrought in Iran Nazi Tavakoli, the officer in charge, reads the statement onbehalf of the FAO representative ad interim to Iran.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) in Iran, has elaborated on efforts aimed at addressing desertificationand drought within the country in an event on 20 June organized by the Ministryof Agriculture Jahad.Every year on June 17 the United Nations marks the World Dayto Combat Desertificati

Jul 8 202310:07

FAO highlights camels roles in fight against climate change

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FAO highlights camels’ roles in fight against climate change The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Universityof Mohaghegh Ardabili, marked the World Camel Day 2023 on 22 June in ArdabilProvince.The United Nations has designated 2024 as the InternationalYear of Camelids, acknowledging their role in protecting ecosystems, conservingbiodiversity, and ensuring food security in the face of climate change.

Jul 8 202309:58

Iran working with FAO and US on major soil project

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Iran working with FAO, US on major soil project Iran's Soil and Water Research Institute (SWRI), FAO'sGlobal Soil Laboratories Network and United States Department of Agricultureare working on a project titled “Comparison of Equivalent Calcium CarbonateMeasurement Methods in Calcareous Soils”. The laboratory department of SWRI is actively involved inthis project and has played a significant role in this regard by developinginstructions (SOP) for the analysis of equivalent calcium ca

Jul 2 202311:55

Iran exports of fishery products in 2 months rise

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The value of Iran’s fishery export has risen 29 percent in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), compared to the same period of time in the past year.According to statistics released by the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO), Iran exported 31,000 tons of fisheries and aquaculture products worth $58 million during the two months period, also registering a 23 percent rise in terms of weight, Tehran Times reported.The country registered a $54 million surp

Jul 1 202310:39

Iran cereal production to reach 18.8m tons in 2023, FAO says

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According to the United Nations Food and AgricultureOrganization (FAO)’s latest Food Outlook report, published on May 16, Iran'scereal production will reach 18.8 million tons in 2023. Based on the mentioned report, the Islamic Republic has alsoranked 13th among the world’s top wheat producers, while standing in 13th placein terms of rice production, Tasnim News Agency reported.The country has also occupied 11th place among the world’stop meat producers, based on the FAO data.Ir

Jun 18 202313:41

FAO launches e-Learning course to transform dryland management

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FAO launches e-Learning course to transform drylandmanagementThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) launched a new e-learning course that will inspire practitioners tochampion transformational dryland forest management strategies in closecooperation with Ministry of Agriculture Jahad of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The course was officially launched at a high-level event onWednesday, 29 March 2023, with the participation of Dr. Abbas Ali Nobakht,Iranian Deputy Minister

Jun 3 202315:53

FAO awards GIAHS certificates to two Iranian sites

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) awarded the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)certificate to two Iranian sites of the Qanat-based Saffron Farming System inGonabad and Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley.During an event held on Monday 22 May 2023, FAODirector-General, QU Dongyu, granted certificates of recognition to 24 newGIAHS sites in 12 countries, Tehran Times reported. Designated GIAHS in 2018, the sites are located in Brazil(1), Ch

May 30 202311:12

FAO to award GIAHS certificate to Estahban rainfed fig orchards soon

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FAO to award GIAHS certificate to Estahban rainfed figorchards soon An official with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture said theFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is finalizing itsdecision to award the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)certificate to Estahban Rainfed Fig Orchards. Ali Kiani-Rad said recently that Professor Lee, a scientificadvisor to GIAHS Secretariat, is visiting the site currently and the process isin its final stages.The Ira

May 29 202321:49

Iran and FAO launch joint project to raise, protect bactrian camel

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Iran, FAO launch jointproject to raise, protect bactrian camel Iran’s Ministry ofAgriculture and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) havelaunched a joint project to breed purebred bactrian camel in Iran as part ofefforts to protect the endangered mammal. An official with theMinistry of Agriculture, Ahmadreza Seyed-Alian, said on Saturday that FAO hadallocated $350,000 for the implementation of the three-year project.He added that the projectwill mainly focus on the

May 14 202313:39

FAO takes steps to curb Red Palm Weevil in Iran

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) has taken positive step towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil(RPW), a highly destructive transboundary pest that can cause serious damage todate palm trees, leading to the death of the infested trees.The outbreak and uncontrolled spread of the RPW pose asignificant threat to the country's date palm trees industry and the livelihoodof farmers who depend on it for income.The FAO's recent response to the governmental request t

Apr 30 202314:28