Iran to expand coastal green belts, forest parks

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced plans to expand forest parks across the country, saying the initiative will both enhance protective coverage of natural areas and provide better recreational and tourism services for the public. Highlighting the organization’s core policies, Reza Aflatooni said, "One of our major priorities is to strengthen and expand forest parks nationwide – both in terms of quality and quantit

May 4 202612:52

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

8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composition, critical for pharmaceutical studies and desertification efforts," said Somayeh Naseri, head of the Forest a

Apr 15 202607:06

Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south

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AHVAZ – As Iran's demand for wood continues to rise, the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has successfully established “Mofid” hybrid poplar nursery, marking a strategic move toward national self-sufficiency in the timber industry and a reduction in reliance on other provinces. Saba Peyro, a faculty member at the Center, announced the launch of the Mofid hybrid poplar nursery, stressing that expanding wood farming is no longer optiona

Apr 4 202610:41

Official calls for combating agriculture pests

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Tehran – The Department of Environment has held a session to identify goals and adopt policies for combating agriculture pests across lands under the Organization’s management. Hadi Kiadaliri, the DOE’s deputy head for public participation, said pests are threatening forests, so developing a managerial plan for combating pests is necessary. Emphasizing the need to consider ecological goals, he added “Maintaining an ecosystem’s balance is very important and shoul

Jan 15 202605:09

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

Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the government is firmly pursuing economic reforms centered on social justice, with the dual goal of ensuring that public subsidies and entitlements are delivered directly to citizens while safeguarding sustainable national food security. Speaking on Friday evening at a meeting of the ministry’s Council of Deputies, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholamreza Nouri said the president’s presence highlighted the strategi

Jan 3 202607:30

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advances, many modern technologies have yet to enter Iran, creating opportunities for domestic innovators and knowledge-based companies,&r

Dec 7 202509:41

Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival

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Gilan - The 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival was held in Gilan province, situated along the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, celebrating one of Iran’s most iconic native breeds and highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy. Saleh Mohammadi, Head of Gilan’s Agricultural Organization, said the festival aims to reaffirm the identity of the Caspian horse and support the revival of this ancient breed in both the province and across the country. He noted that Gilan is

Dec 5 202511:32

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities identification, conservation, restoration and development, and sustainable use of natural resources. “Our programs are precisely aligned with the Natural R

Nov 29 202511:34