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

Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province

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Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Kermanshah – The annual fig harvest has officially begun in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province, with an estimated 12,000 tons of figs expected to be harvested and supplied to the market this year, according the Director of Horticulture at the Kermanshah Agricultural Organization. Rahman Feiz-Ghorbani said that the province has approximately 800 hectares of fig orchards, with the majority located

Jul 23 202512:55

New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran

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New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran Gorgan – The Golestan Province Agricultural Organization has successfully devised a series of preventive strategies that have curbed outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, protecting early- and mid-season varieties of peaches, nectarines, and plums. Hossein Hezarjaribi, head of the organization, credited the achievement to close cooperation between farmers and ag

Jul 22 202512:39

Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program

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Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Tehran – Iran has joined the Global Soil Doctors Program, an initiative spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote sustainable soil management through a farmer-to-farmer learning model. Nasser Davaatgar, Director General of Soil Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the crucial role of farmers in soil conservation, saying, “

Jul 21 202511:25

North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses

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North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses North Khorasan – North Khorasan province, located in northeast of Iran, has begun issuing birth certificates for its prized equines in efforts to enhance breed standards and ensure official recognition of purebred horses, according to a provincial official. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director of Livestock Production Improvement at the province’s Agricultura

Jul 21 202510:39

Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security

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Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Tehran – Iran is embarking on a major plan to cultivate one million hectares of land in other countries, as it seeks to enhance national food security and export its agricultural expertise. According to the Iranian minister of agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has already initiated preliminary work, signing memoranda of understanding (MOUs

Jul 20 202516:14

Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture

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Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Women's Affairs has forged a strategic partnership with the Iran Agricultural Guilds Chamber to bolster gender equality and economic resilience. “This collaboration aims to empower rural and nomadic women by facilitating their entry into the digital marketplace and formalizing

Jul 20 202516:05

FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide

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FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has added four new sites to its list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), recognizing traditional farming systems in the Republic of Korea, Portugal, and Tajikistan for their unique agricultural, ecological, and cultural value. Iran’s Mini

Jul 20 202512:29

Iran to launch smart ID cards for nomads

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Iran to launch smart ID cards for nomads Iran to launch smart ID cards for nomads Tehran – Iran’s Nomadic Affairs Organization has announced the rollout of a new smart nomadic ID card, a digital alternative to the outdated paper booklets traditionally used by nomads to access subsidized goods and public services. According to Jahanbakhsh Mirzavand, head of the organization, the initiative aims to modernize service delivery for nomadic populations while ensuring transparency, mobili

Jul 20 202511:33