Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027

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Tehran - Iran and Pakistan plan to boost bilateral agricultural trade to $3 billion within two years, according to Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking to reporters on Monday, following a meeting with Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and an accompanying delegation, Nouri said current agricultural trade between the two countries is valued at about $140 million, while Iran’s total exports to Pakistan stand at roughly $700 million. “Tehran aims

Aug 18 202508:18

Iran’s incoming envoy to Namibia explores vaccine export opportunities at Razi Institute

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Tehran - Mohammad-Baqer Beigi, Director of the Third Asia and Oceania Department at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country’s next ambassador to Namibia, visited the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute to assess its capabilities in vaccine production and exports. Dr. Morteza Akbarian emphasized that expanding vaccine exports to African markets has been one of the institute’s strategic priorities in recent years. He also pointed to Namibia’s considerab

Aug 17 202514:10

Iran targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has set a target to cut water use in the crop sector by 10% as part of its 2025 national crop planting pattern, according to a deputy minister. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, who also heads the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), told ILNA that the organization is responsible for drafting, overseeing, and providing technical support for the plan, while the Deputy for Crop Affairs will communicate it to provincial a

Aug 11 202511:05

Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species

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Khorramabad - The Acting Head of Lorestan Province’s Agricultural Organization highlighted that the Zagros Botanical Garden stands as the only genetic reservoir for plant species native to the Zagros climatic region, marking it as one of Iran’s most important botanical treasures. During his visit to the garden, Namdar Sayyadi emphasized the government’s commitment to preserving biodiversity as a vital component of passive defense strategies. He reiterated that the Zagros Bota

Aug 10 202509:55

Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran

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Golestan - A delegation of national and provincial officials, researchers, and experts recently visited the Salicornia cultivation site in Gomishan County, in the northern Golestan Province, to assess the progress, challenges, and prospects for expanding this salt-tolerant crop in the region. Mr. Ranjbar, a researcher at the National Salinity Research Center, highlighted the urgent need to enhance research efforts due to current limitations in the availability of seeds for salt-resistant plant

Aug 10 202508:50

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the Strategic Council for Fishery Research. He stressed that securing stable financial resources is vital to

Aug 5 202520:48

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

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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 Research Institute, issued a stark warning about the worsening impacts of climate change on Iran’s already limited water resources. He cited declining renewable water

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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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 several pilot farms nationwide, according to Mohammad Hassan Rahimian, head of the National Salinity Research Center. “H

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations

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Kunming - Agriculture ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states gathered on Wednesday in Kunming, Yunnan province, for the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, pledging to deepen agricultural cooperation and policy coordination across the region. Under the theme "Robust Policy Exchange for a Closer SCO Family of Agriculture", the meeting focused on advancing rural development, enhancing technological exchange and strengthening collaboration in poverty alleviation efforts

Jul 31 202512:15

Iran unveils new drought-resistant melon variety

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Sistan and Baluchestan — A new variety of white melon, named "Sisto",has been officially registered in Iran’s National Catalogue of Agricultural Varieties, according to the head of the Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. “Developed after years of extensive field research,Sistois a drought-tolerant, high-yield melon known for its exceptional aroma and flavor. Tailored to withstand the harsh climatic conditio

Jul 30 202509:04