Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing

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Tehran – The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has underscored the importance of enhanced regional and international cooperation to safeguard aquatic resources and advance sustainable fisheries, marking the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5. Fariborz Rajaei, acting director of the Fishing and Fisheries Office at the organization, said that this year’s observance coincides with the 10th anniversary of the entry into f

Jun 8 202619:04

Iran targets 50 percent reduction in food, agricultural losses by 2032

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Tehran – Iran aims to cut agricultural and food losses by 50 percent by 2032 under its National Knowledge-Based Food Security Document, Deputy Agriculture Minister Akbar Fathi announced at a regional ministerial meeting in Turkey. Speaking at a conference on reducing post-harvest losses and improving supply chain efficiency, attended by ministers and senior officials from 20 countries, Fathi highlighted the growing challenges posed by climate change, geopolitical tensions, supply chain d

Jun 7 202614:00

Closure of Hormuz Strait to worsen global agri-food crisis, FAO warns

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Rome – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the world will face a major food crisis. According to the UN agency, a prolonged closure of the strategic waterway would mark the beginning of a structural shock to the global food system, FAO said in a recent statement. The effects of this shock are expected to emerge within six to twelve months — to the point where a family of four in Europe could end up pay

May 29 202609:53

Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency

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Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has condemned a US military attack on the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization as a "clear violation of international humanitarian law." Reza Aflatouni, who also heads the organization, made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors from over 10 countries and representatives of international bodies. “The strike on the civilian scientific and environmental agency cannot be justified by any logic of int

May 22 202611:20

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO representative in Iran, urging enhanced cooperation in development areas, including joint technical cooperation projects (T

May 16 202612:26

Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’

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Rome – Iran’s ambassador to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that failure to punish aggressors who target food security will leave "no human being alive in the future." Speaking at an emergency FAO Council session, Ali Kiani-Rad paid tribute to 168 Iranian schoolchildren martyred by US and Israeli bombs. "Solving problems without addressing their roots will not prevent future crises," he said, urging members to look beyond the recent war's impact on food secu

May 3 202609:46

Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war

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Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has underscored the detrimental impact of US aggression on food security across the globe, noting that it poses a significant obstacle to the realization of the objective of "zero hunger." Nouri made the remarks in an address to the second session of the 38th Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Asia and the Pacific, held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Thursday. He said t

Apr 25 202608:48

Minister expects Iran’s wheat output to stand at 14m tons in 2026

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has projected domestic wheat production at 13.5 to 14 million tons for the current crop year. Speaking on a news program, Gholamreza Nouri described the securing of essential commodities during what he called the "Third Imposed War" as a collective effort across all levels of government, supply chains, and the public. He added that strategic reserves were barely touched due to sufficient domestic production and supply. The minister also announc

Apr 24 202609:11

Iran’s FAO envoy warns Persian Gulf Arab states: ‘FAO no place for politicking’

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Rome – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a sharp rebuke to certain Persian Gulf Arab states on Tuesday, declaring that the agency must not be used as a stage for political score-settling. “FAO is no place for politicking,” Ali Kiani-Rad said. “Regional security is the product of regional cooperation, not the presence of outsiders.” In a pointed message directed at his Arab co

Apr 21 202608:31

Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats

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Rome – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed that the international community dedicate a "Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations" as a positive alternative to threats of "eliminating civilizations." Speaking Monday at the 38th Near East Regional Conference of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Nouri began by expressing condolences for the martyrdom of Iran's late Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, as well as 168 students in Minab, scientists

Apr 20 202612:40