Iran’s fertilizer use remains below global average, official says

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Tehran – Iran's chemical fertilizer consumption remains below the global average despite steady growth in recent years, a senior agricultural official said, calling for greater investment and faster subsidy payments to support agricultural production. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Hamid Rasouli, CEO of the Agricultural Support Services Company, cited FAO data showing that optimal fertilizer use can increase crop yields by up to 60%. He said Iran cu

Jul 28 202607:35

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery habitats for commercially important fish, shrimp, and crustaceans, making them essential to sustainable fisheries pro

Jul 27 202612:04

FAO: Iran to remain world’s 14th largest wheat producer

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Tehran – Iran is expected to retain its position as the world's 14th largest wheat producer in 2025, with output forecast to reach 13.7 million tons, according to the latest report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The projected harvest marks a 14.2% increase from last year's 12 million tons, making Iran the second-fastest growing wheat producer among major producing countries, behind Türkiye, which is expected to post a 26.7% increase. FAO attributed the stronger

Jul 20 202618:49

Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms

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Tehran – Iran is playing a leading role in developing the West Asia Interregional Sand and Dust Storm (SDS) Control Initiative, a regional framework designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing one of the region's most significant transboundary environmental challenges, according to the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (July 12), Hassan Vahid, Deputy Head of the organ

Jul 12 202609:07

Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management

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Tehran - Iran and Italy have agreed to expand technical cooperation in water and soil management, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration aimed at safeguarding natural resources and advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies. The agreement was reached during a joint webinar between the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Water and Soil Affairs and the Italian Agriculture Association, with the participation of senior officials, experts, representativ

Jul 11 202608:49

Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that food security is increasingly evolving into a geopolitical challenge, with governments around the world placing greater emphasis on strengthening domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports amid rising global uncertainty. According to the FAO, geopolitical tensions and a 25% increase in global logistics costs have pushed the world's food import bill to an estimated US$2.2 trillion,

Jul 7 202608:11

Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech

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Terhan – Iranian agricultural scientists have underscored the potential of gene-editing technology as a new generation of crop improvement, saying it could play a vital role in strengthening global food security and helping meet the nutritional needs of a world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. Gholamreza Salehi, Deputy for Research at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said modern gene-editing techniques are gradually replacing

Jul 7 202608:04

FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems

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Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems from July 1–3, 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, farmers, development partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector representatives from around the world. The three-day conference will showcase practical innovations and emerging technologies aimed at improving agricultur

Jun 20 202613:12

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a new project to conserve endangered indigenous livestock breeds and strengthen rural livelihoods in northwest Iran. Speaking at the project’s launch, FAO Representative Farrukh Toirov stressed the importance of native breeds in preserving biodiversity, enhancing climate resilience and supporting sustainable food production. "The 18-mo

Jun 16 202609:27

FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development

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Tehran – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reaffirmed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in advancing agriculture and strengthening food security, citing the country’s significant agricultural potential. Speaking at the opening of the Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture Exhibition, FAO Representative Farrokh Toirov said Iran’s fertile lands, diverse water resources and scientific achievements position it to play a larger role in regional and glob

Jun 16 202609:12