The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59

Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil

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Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Tehran — Iran’s livestock industry has become the country's second most important economic sector after oil, playing a pivotal role in national food security and export revenues, according to senior agricultural officials. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization, said th

Jul 28 202512:57

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern ir

Jul 27 202510:15

‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister

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‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister ‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister Tehran – The launch of “One Billion Tree” Initiative — a large-scale national program aimed at enhancing vegetation cover, fighting desertification, and improving the country’s climate resilience — seeks to revive the country’s ecosystems, according to the Head of the Forests, Ra

Jul 26 202510:58

Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exc

Jul 26 202510:55

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05

Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin

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Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin Tianjin – The head of the president of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization visited China’s largest container port in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The visit by Dr. Marayam Jalili-Moqaddam aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation and gain firsthand insight into China’

Jul 24 202511:49

Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China

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Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China Tianjin – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened a major summit on multilateral cooperation in plant quarantine in Tianjin, China, with the participation of senior officials from member states, including the Head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the summit took place on Tuesday and culmina

Jul 23 202513:09

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan – Iran’s western Hamedan Province produces more than five million ornamental fish each year, according to the Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Karam Moradi said recently that the ornamental fish are cultivated across 37 aquaculture units in the province, 10 of which operate indu

Jul 23 202512:58