Iran’s Natural Resources Chief: Public participation vital to sustainable conservation

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Tehran – Sustainable conservation of forests, rangelands and watersheds depends on active public participation in planning, decision-making and implementation, Iran’s deputy agriculture minister and natural resources chief says. Reza Aflatouni, head of the Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO), made the remarks at the 8th National Conference on Soil Conservation and Watershed Management last week. He said local communities must be involved in identifying cha

Oct 16 202611:57

UNDP, Iranian institutions urged to step up cooperation on land degradation

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Tehran - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Iran has called for stronger cooperation with Iranian institutions to combat land degradation and soil erosion, warning that the loss of soil resources threatens food security, local livelihoods and ecosystem sustainability. Levan Bozadze made the remarks on Tuesday at the opening of the Eighth National Conference on Soil Conservation and Watershed Management, stressing that tackling these challenges requires i

Oct 13 202611:05

Iran’s Makran Coast has great potential to boost fisheries, aquaculture, official says

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Sistan - Iran’s Makran coast holds significant potential for expanding fisheries and aquaculture, with opportunities to increase seafood production, attract investment and create sustainable jobs, the head of southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Fisheries Department has said. Behzad Amiri said the province’s extensive coastline, favorable marine conditions and existing fisheries infrastructure provide a strong foundation for developing the sector and strengthening i

Oct 13 202610:56

Iran tests new technology to fight destructive date palm pest in FAO partnership

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Kerman - Iran has launched field trials of a new insecticide injection technology to combat the destructive red palm weevil in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), while also assessing agricultural sorting and packaging facilities in Jiroft to help improve export quality and standards. The trials began in date palm plantations in Jiroft, southeastern Kerman province, under an FAO cooperation agreement, with the participation of FAO Representative

Oct 13 202610:54

Iran, Brunei prioritize agricultural biotech in new cooperation drive

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Tehran - Iran and Brunei are preparing to expand agricultural research and technology cooperation, with agricultural biotechnology, advanced farming technologies and joint research initiatives topping the agenda, according to an Iranian agriculture official. Reyhaneh Barati, head of the Communications and International Relations Group at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said the proposed partnership would be tailored to Brunei’s agricultur

Oct 12 202610:37

Iran rolls out research-based farming plans to boost crop yields

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Tehran - Iran is preparing to introduce research-based crop management packages to boost farm productivity, narrow yield gaps and help farmers apply the latest scientific findings, with wheat, barley and autumn-sown sugar beet among the priority crops. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said crop-specific guidelines tailored to regional conditions would be provided to provincial agricultural au

Oct 11 202611:15

Iran proposes 19 projects to boost seafood processing, cut waste

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Tehran - Iran has proposed 19 national projects to advance seafood processing technologies, reduce waste, develop health-oriented products and expand exports, the head of the National Aquatic Products Processing Research Center has announced. Mohammad Sayyad Boorani said the initiatives align with the country's development plans and marine-oriented economy policies, focusing on smart packaging, longer shelf life and the full utilization of aquatic resources. “Research priorities includ

Oct 11 202611:05

Smart monitoring systems help stabilize Iran’s agricultural markets, Minister says

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Karaj, Iran – Iran has curbed seasonal market fluctuations and improved the stability of essential food supplies through smart monitoring systems, more accurate production data and the implementation of a national cropping pattern, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking on Saturday at a ceremony marking the start of the new agricultural year at the Seed and Plant Improvement Research Institute in Karaj, Nouri credited science-based policymaking and technological advances wi

Oct 10 202619:13

Rural, nomadic communities account for major share of Iran’s agricultural output: Minister

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Tehran – Rural and nomadic communities account for around 70% of Iran’s agricultural production, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the country’s food security, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the sixth Exhibition of Rural and Nomadic Capabilities on Friday, Nouri said Iran’s agriculture sector was fundamentally rural-based, with a large share of the country’s 4.5 million agricultural producers working in rural

Oct 10 202619:04

Iran, FAO step up cooperation to boost farm productivity, transfer technology: AREEO chief

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Tehran – Iran is seeking to deepen agricultural cooperation with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focusing on boosting farm productivity, transferring technology and strengthening sustainable food security. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said knowledge transfer and improved productivity were essential as water scarcity, climate change and limited scope for ex

Oct 9 202609:06