FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation

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FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation Tehran – Farrukh Toirov, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, praised the Razi Institute for its exceptional scientific capacity and longstanding legacy in vaccine production, noting that the institute’s unique expertise is not only a national asset, but a resource that sho

Aug 5 202520:27

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Researc

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar

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Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Islamabad – Iran and Pakistan are in talks to strengthen economic cooperation through joint agricultural projects and enhanced transport corridor connectivity, including plans for cross-border rice cultivation and linking Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) to Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, a senior Iranian official

Aug 5 202508:24

Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production

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Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Ahvaz – Khuzestan Province has solidified its position as Iran’s national hub for cut flower production, contributing significantly to both domestic supply and export markets. According to Javad Soltani-Kazemi, head of the Khuzestan Agricultural Organization, the province produces over 170 million stems of flowers and ornamental plants annually, earnin

Aug 4 202508:14

Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry

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Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry Bushehr – A major aquaculture project in southern Iran is set to transform the country’s shrimp farming industry. The “Daliran Aquaculture Breeding Complex” in Bushehr Province has been hailed as a landmark initiative that integrates advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity in marine far

Aug 4 202508:11

Iran unveils major watershed management program

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Iran unveils major watershed management program Iran unveils major watershed management program Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has launched a major initiative aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to water and soil conservation, according to the deputy head of the organization. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 planning sessions for watershed, rangeland, and desertification projects, Hassan Vahid announced that the initiative will be

Aug 3 202509:26

Agriculture Minister visits China Great Sea Group

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Agriculture Minister visits China Great Sea Group Agriculture Minister visits China Great Sea Group Beijing – As part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships and harness global expertise in the fisheries sector, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture paid an official visit to China Great Sea Group. The visit provided an opportunity for direct engagement with one of China’s leading aquaculture enterprises and was aimed at exploring avenues for bilateral cooperation. Key d

Aug 1 202513:17

Iran non-oil exports rise amid sharp drop in agricultural imports

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Iran non-oil exports rise amid sharp drop in agricultural imports Iran non-oil exports rise amid sharp drop in agricultural imports Tehran – Iran’s non-oil trade reached 61.02 million tons, valued $34.175 billion, during the first four months of the current Iranian year, according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Non-oil exports rose by 1.46% in volume compared to the same period last year, but the value of these exports declined by 5

Aug 1 202513:09