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

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

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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 “Strengthening Iran’s access to GCF with national ownership, knowledge-based policies and sound technologies,” represents a crucial step toward

Aug 21 202414:25

FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry

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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 everyone involved, from farmers to consumers. By introducing modern farming techniques, improving processing methods, and st

Aug 18 202418:41

Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry

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Iran is home to a robust beekeeping industry, employing over 155,000 people across the country, according to the Agriculture Ministry. This workforce is spread across nearly 95,000 apiaries, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, said. The nation has solidified its position as a global honey powerhouse, ranking as the world’s third-largest producer, as per UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data. To further elevate Iran’s honey prod

Jul 29 202412:10