Africa’s 70b dollars food import market opens opportunities for Iran

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Tehran - Africa’s annual food imports of $65 billion to $70 billion offer significant opportunities for Iran to expand agricultural exports, transfer technology and develop joint production projects across the continent, a senior Iranian diplomat says. Akbar Khosravi-Nejad, an assistant foreign minister and director general for African affairs at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, hosted by the Agricultur

Oct 31 202611:14

Iran urges Islamic countries to turn agricultural agreements into joint projects

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Tehran - Iran has called for a shift from general agreements to practical, results-oriented agricultural cooperation among Islamic countries, with a focus on strengthening food security, advancing agricultural technology, and expanding scientific collaboration. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), made the remarks at a ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan, marking the signing of a memorandum of under

Oct 29 202611:28

Iran proposes regional vaccine bank to tackle cross-border disease outbreaks

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Tehran - Iran has proposed establishing a regional vaccine bank to ensure the timely supply of essential vaccines during emergencies, including outbreaks of human and animal diseases, under a joint initiative involving member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Hassan Morovvati, head of Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, announced the proposal on the sidelines of the KazAgroFarm 2026 international exhibition in Astana, Kazakhstan, saying the initiative

Oct 27 202613:15

Iran promotes regional cooperation on vaccine tech transfer

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to expand regional cooperation in vaccine technology transfer, specialized training and production capacity to help countries strengthen their vaccine self-sufficiency and preparedness against infectious diseases. Hassan Morovvati, head of Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, outlined the initiative at Kazakhstan’s KazAgroFarm 2026 international exhibition, identifying technology transfer and specialized skills development as key priorities for

Oct 27 202613:10

Gilan Research Center promotes Canola cultivation to boost rice field productivity

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Gilan - Two canola varieties suited to northern Iran’s climate are nearing official release as researchers explore ways to increase land productivity and farmers’ incomes. Cultivating canola in rice fields during autumn and winter could boost agricultural productivity, diversify cropping patterns and improve farmers’ livelihoods in Gilan Province, according to the acting head of the province’s Agricultural Research and Education Center. Reza Azadi told ISNA that resea

Oct 25 202611:43

Iran proposes Islamic countries’ consortium to tackle natural disasters

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Tehran - Iran has proposed the establishment of a consortium of Islamic countries to coordinate responses to natural disasters, as Tehran seeks to deepen strategic cooperation with the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS). Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Iran’s deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), held talks with IOFS Secretary-General Berik Aryn in Astana, Kazakhstan, to explore avenues for expanding bilateral

Oct 23 202611:25

FAO, South Kerman explore sustainable development of date industry

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Kerman - FAO and agricultural authorities in south Kerman are exploring a pilot project to combat the red palm weevil and strengthen the region’s date value chain. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is exploring ways to promote sustainable date palm cultivation, boost productivity and product quality, expand processing and marketing industries, and pilot measures to combat the red palm weevil in South Kerman province. The initiatives were discussed during

Oct 23 202611:16

Iran deploys over 1,800 tech-based products in agriculture since 2022: AREEO

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Tehran - Iran has brought 1,862 technology-based products into agricultural production since 2022, benefiting more than 122,000 farmers and other agricultural producers, a senior agricultural official says. Abolfazl Faraji, deputy head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) and head of its Agricultural Education and Extension Institute, said the initiative aims to accelerate the transfer of innovations developed by knowledge-based and technology companies to

Oct 22 202609:34

Iran launches Aloe Vera project to reclaim low-productivity farmland

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Bushehr - Iran has launched a three-hectare aloe vera pilot project in Bushehr Province to rehabilitate low-productivity farmland, conserve water and promote sustainable agriculture in arid regions. Fatemeh Gholamian, a researcher at the Bushehr Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center, said the project in Chah-Gachi, Jam county, uses drip irrigation to improve water efficiency. She said aloe vera is a drought-tolerant plant that can thrive in hot, dry climates and grow in sandy lo

Oct 19 202612:40

Iran’s food security hinges on protecting soil, water: Official

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Tehran – Protecting soil and water resources is fundamental to Iran’s food security and long-term environmental sustainability, the head of the country’s Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute says. Ataollah Ebrahimi made the remarks at the 8th National Conference on Soil Conservation and Watershed Management on Tuesday, warning that high soil erosion rates, climate variability and increasingly unpredictable rainfall are complicating natural resource ma

Oct 16 202612:24