Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets

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Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad sumac gains ground in global markets Gonabad — Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, has emerged as Iran’s leading sumac-producing region, accounting for more than 90 percent of the country’s total output, as investment in processing and standardized packaging helps the product reach international markets. According to Esmail Ghorbani, head of Gonabad’s Agricultural Department, the area

Sep 6 202612:14

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

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World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says Paris - World ​food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and ‌war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade upheaval ca

Sep 6 202611:43

Iran modernizing its office at FAO headquarters in Rome

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Iran modernizing its office at FAO headquarters in Rome Iran modernizing its office at FAO headquarters in Rome Rome — Renovation work on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s room at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome has officially begun. Ali Teymouri, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Management Development and Resources, attended the launch and finalized an agreement with FAO alongside the ministry’s director-gene

Sep 4 202611:19

Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming

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Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming Sari - A pilot project to farm Vannamei shrimp using Caspian Sea water in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province has delivered results 30 percent better than those recorded in Gomishan, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Nima Hosseinzadeh said the project, the first of its kind in Mazandaran, was carried out at Amirabad Fishing Por

Sep 4 202611:15

Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam

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Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam Tabriz — More than 470 tons of frozen chicken feet have been exported from Iran’s East Azarbaijan province to Vietnam, with the shipments transiting through Türkiye, the province’s veterinary authority said. Mahdi Hami, director-general of the East Azarbaijan Veterinary Department, said the exports comprised 21 containers of frozen chicken feet produced at faciliti

Sep 4 202611:13

Market reform essential for Iran’s shift to digital agricultural trade, researcher says

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Market reform essential for Iran’s shift to digital agricultural trade, researcher says Market reform essential for Iran’s shift to digital agricultural trade, researcher says Tehran — Iran’s transition from traditional agricultural markets to digital trade requires more than technological solutions, with market restructuring, stronger logistics infrastructure, and institutional reform emerging as key prerequisites for a successful transformation, an economic researcher says. Shahr

Sep 2 202611:49

Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought

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Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought Tehran - Iran’s agricultural sector grew by 5.5% and increased production by 9 million tons over the past year, despite drought and other challenges, a senior agriculture official said. Mohammad Gol-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, said the sector also achieved arou

Aug 31 202608:54

Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive

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Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Isfahan – After ten years of targeted breeding research, Iranian scientists have developed a promising salt-tolerant alfalfa variety, a breakthrough poised to enhance forage production and strengthen national food security amid growing soil salinity challenges. The new variety was derived from the native "Qarah Gozlu" ecotype,

Aug 30 202607:47

Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem

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Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Tehran – Iran and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have held a strategic meeting in Tehran to strengthen the country's vaccine development and biosecurity capabilities. The hybrid session brought together international experts from FAO headquarters, regional offices, and Iranian national institutions to exchange technical knowledge, assess local capacities, and i

Aug 30 202607:45

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22