Letter from Agriculture Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran to FAO Director-General

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Tehran - Iranian Minsiter of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has penned a letter to Dr. QU Dongyu , the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, to bring to his urgent attention the grave situation confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran as a result of ongoing acts of aggression by the United States and Israel. The following is the full text of the letter In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful 11 March 2026 I am writing to bring

Mar 11 202605:49

Urban agriculture key to future food security

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Tehran - Rapid population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and expanding urbanization are placing mounting pressure on traditional food systems, positioning urban agriculture as an increasingly important response. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects the global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050, with more than 70 percent living in cities. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals emphasize local food production as essential to achieving sustaina

Feb 24 202611:38

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites, while Latin America has 11 across five countries. The first newly recognized system is an integrated camelid herding and Andean farming system

Feb 23 202609:37

IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs

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Tehran - Expanding aquaculture in underdeveloped regions, the Makran coastline, and saline waters could generate significant foreign currency revenue and large-scale employment, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour, deputy agriculture minister and fisheries chief, said that production in marginal lands and brackish environments offers strong export potential. Referring to UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projections that aquatic products will su

Feb 14 202610:00

Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports

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Tehran - Iran’s pistachio exports surged by 80 percent in 2024, reaching USD 636 million, according to newly released data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The figures show that export revenues rose sharply from approximately USD 353 million in 2023. Export volumes also recorded a significant increase, climbing from 61,000 tons in 2023 to 98,000 tons in 2024. FAO data ranks Iran as the world’s second-largest pistachio exporter in 2024, behin

Feb 2 202606:29

Iran sees fisheries as strategic driver of food security

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Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector is becoming a key pillar of food security and foreign exchange earnings, backed by rising production and strong private investment, according to a senior agriculture official. Speaking at a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture, Hamzeh Rostampour, Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization, said fisheries development in arid, saline, and less-developed regions can generate significant export revenues. Citing FAO projections that aquatic products will supp

Jan 6 202611:20

UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists

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Tehran - The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to highlight the importance of rangelands and pastoral communities in sustainable development; With around 83 million hectares of rangelands and a long tradition of pastoralism and nomadic livelihoods, Iran is expected to play a prominent role in the global initiative. Morteza Khodagholi, Head of the Rangeland Research Department at Iran’s Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands,

Jan 5 202611:10

FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran

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Isfahan - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector. The FAO delegation, headed by FAO Representative to Iran, Farrukh Toirov, toured the facility’s production units, discussed innovative approaches and genetic improvement

Dec 14 202510:05

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, warned that millions of tons of carbon are removed from soil each year through agric

Dec 8 202510:08

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FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia”, T

Dec 5 202511:48