Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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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 industrially, while the remaining units are small-scale or home-based enterprises. He noted that approximately 80 percent of the pro

Jul 23 202512:58

Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture

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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 their agricultural businesses. The initiative will issue essential business licenses and enhance crucial marketing and branding infrastructure,

Jul 20 202516:05

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

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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 Ministry of Agriculture announced that the Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDRI), which serves as the country

Jul 20 202512:29

Iran President orders establishment of special task force to address dust storms

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President Masoud Pezeshkian, highlighting the growing threat of dust storms to public health, has ordered the establishment of a specialized task force comprising experts, academics, and representatives from relevant ministries and executive bodies. The president’s directive was issued during the 94th cabinet meeting held on Sunday, where Shina Ansari, Head of the Department of Environment, presented a detailed report on dust storms as a threat, along with national strategies to address

Jul 17 202511:48

Iran to launch major central agricultural market in Tehran

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced plans to establish a large central marketplace for agricultural products in Tehran, designed to bolster rural markets nationwide. The announcement came during the simultaneous inauguration of 64 rural markets across 17 provinces on Saturday evening. Gholamreza Nouri revealed that the government aims to establish over 3,000 such markets by the end of its term, facilitating direct farm-to-consumer sales and ensuring affordable, abund

Jul 13 202509:54

 Iran 1st mealworm farm inaugurated in Sistan and Baluchestan province

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Iran 1st mealworm farm inaugurated in Sistan and Baluchestan province Zahedan – the head of Sistan and Baluchestan's Agricultural Organization inaugurated Iran's first home-based mealworm farm, marking a significant step toward establishing the region as the nation's premier insect protein production center. Paying a visit to Hamun County, Alireza Dahmardeh announced the province's plans to scale up mealworm production as a sustainable solution for Iran's feed industry. "What begins as a

Jul 8 202514:08

Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output

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Tehran – The first phase of Iran’s major 550,000-hectare land reclamation project in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam has led to a 3.5 million-ton increase in agricultural production during the current Iranian calendar year, according to the CEO of the Jihad Nasr Institute. Mohammad Derakhshanifar highlighted the impact of Phase One - spanning 295,000 hectares - which he said has delivered a range of transformative outcomes for Iran’s agricultural sector. Key achievements

Jun 24 202521:26

 Ministry of Agriculture vows unwavering commitment to people’s livelihood, well-being

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Ministry of Agriculture vows unwavering commitment to people’s livelihood, well-being Tehran - The Minister of Agriculture affirmed that the 14th government and the Ministry, adhering to the enduring directives and guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the President, have prioritized "food security" and "market management and regulation" as core pillars of their mission. According to the official website of the ministry, Gholamreza Nouri in his Tuesday message emphasized t

Jun 19 202513:55

Iran Presidential Office launches climate change task force within Women and Family Affairs Department

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Tehran – The Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has established a special task force on climate change, in coordination with the Department of Environment, according to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, a senior official at the department. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural conference of female ministry managers, Behrouz-Azar said the initiative aims to develop joint programs with the Department of Environment, the national authority on climate policy, to address the gendered impacts

Jun 9 202516:25

 Iran agriculture sector registers 5.6 percent economic growth

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Iran agriculture sector registers 5.6% economic growth Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a significant 5.6 percentage point economic growth in the nation's agricultural sector for the Iranian calendar year 1403, which concluded in March 2025. In a statement posted on X, Gholamreza Nouri credited this achievement to the "valuable efforts of all agricultural sector activists, diligent rural communities, and nomads." He added that this positive trend is anticipated to per

Jun 7 202517:29