Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Ardabil – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the strategic role of nuclear technology in boosting food security and supporting farmers, calling it a powerful tool to address climate challenges and enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Northwest Radiation Processing Center, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the importance of Ardabil Province as one of Iran’s leading potato producers, noting that with an annual output of over 700,000

Oct 18 202512:44

Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian

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Tehran – A new era of empowerment for rural and nomadic women has begun with Article 81 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, which for the first time requires the government to support cooperatives run by women in rural and nomadic communities, according to the spokesperson for the Parliament's Agriculture Commission. The measure marks a major step toward strengthening women’s economic participation and revitalizing village economies, Somayeh Rafiei added, speaking at the Nint

Oct 18 202507:33

Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Tehran – The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, aiming to raise global awareness about the critical role of grasslands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems and supporting rural livelihoods, according to Tarahom Behzad, Director-General of Education, Extension, and Public Participation at Iran’s Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization. Behzad said the global initiative un

Oct 14 202523:02

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals. A national conference held on Tuesday 14 October at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) to mark the World Food D

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin

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Qazvin – Three medical leech farms with a combined capacity of more than 200,000 have begun operating in the northwest of Qazvin Province, according to the acting head of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the provincial Agricultural Organization. Speaking during a visit to a leech farming facility in Vars village, Alborz County, Mehri Mahmoudi said the units follow strict hygiene protocols and employ modern breeding techniques. “They are expected to play a key role in supplying

Sep 30 202512:48

Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery

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Tehran - Iran’s agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. According to the official, the sector grew by 5.6 percentage points last year, rebounding from a negative 2.4 percent contraction to reach positive growth of 3.2 percent. Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on the New Crop Year, Nouri said the improvement exceeded the 5.5 percent growth target set under Iran&rsquo

Sep 29 202511:39

Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunday on the occassion of the new crop year, Nouri announced that agriculture had moved from - 4.4% contraction to +3.2% growth over

Sep 28 202509:01

Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems

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Tehran – Iran has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in producing modern irrigation equipment, a key step toward sustainable agriculture and strengthened food security. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that with the participation of more than 1,200 consulting firms and contractors, along with over 300 domestic manufacturers of irrigation equipment, the country now has the capacity to implement 400,000 hectares of modern irrigation projects annually. Officials said the program, designe

Sep 23 202514:16

Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment plan aimed at transforming the economic participation of rural and nomadic women. The initiative sets major goals, including the rollout of 3,000 specialized training courses and direct support for one million women through skill-building programs. Tahereh Ghayoomi, Advisor to the Minister on Women’s Affairs, said the program is designed to address longstanding structural, cultural, and legal barriers that ha

Sep 23 202514:04

IVO head calls for expansion of core Industries in agriculture, livestock

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Tehran - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization (IVO) underlined the urgent need to expand upstream and core industries in the veterinary and agricultural sectors. Alireza Rafieepour said that boosting the production of veterinary medicines, sanitary products, and livestock-related industries could generate substantial added value for the economy while creating new jobs across the country. Effective management of the nation’s livestock population, including small and large a

Sep 22 202505:52