Iran exports nearly 50,000 tons of garlic to 32 countries in 2023

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Iran exported nearly 50,000 tons of garlic worth $40 million to 32 countries in 2023, according to the head of the Market Monitoring and Development Office of the Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran. Russia was the top destination for Iranian dried garlic exports, while Iraq was the main buyer of fresh garlic, Rouhollah Latifi said. Iran's garlic exports increased by 65% in weight and 64% in value in 2023 compared to the previous year. The number of countries buying Iranian ga

May 11 202409:09

Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation

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Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said concerted international efforts are needed to fight desertification and land degradation which are seriously threatening our planet and lives of millions of people. "Food security is one of the most important issues affected by natural resource governance and water and soil management. Sustainable and resilient management of local communities is the axis of watershed management with a comprehensive approach and effective participation

Apr 29 202411:08

Iran nominates 8 villages to vie for global recognition

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As this year’s UN Tourism deadline to submit applications for the best tourism villages evaluation draws near [April 24], Iran has nominated eight most qualified villages to vie for global recognition. On Saturday, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, the deputy tourism minister, stated that the initiative proposed by the UN tourism organization, titled "Best Tourism Villages," aims to harness the existing capabilities in the tourism industry to bring about transformation, rural development, and enhance

Apr 20 202411:28

11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran

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The advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Women's Affairs said nearly 11 million rural and nomadic women in the country play an irreplaceable role in the country’s food production and security. Maryam Tahmasebi, director general of the Office of Development of Agricultural Activities of Rural and Nomadic Women, said, "The activity of the rural and nomadic women's community and women working in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad is both remarkable in terms of quality and quantity." She added,

Mar 11 202423:46

Tehran leads Iran in modern irrigation adoption

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Tehranleads Iran in modern irrigation adoption Over 83,000hectares of farmland in Tehran, a whopping 90%, are now equipped with modernirrigation systems, according to the head of the province's AgricultureDepartment. Thisimpressive adoption rate puts Tehran at the forefront of water-saving practicesin Iran's agricultural sector.However,despite this progress, concerns remain regarding water availability. JebraeelBaradari, the Agriculture Department head, highlighted the discrepancy betweenwater

Feb 4 202407:49

Iran launches agricultural vocational schools for rural girls

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Iran launches agricultural vocational schools for ruralgirls Iran has established seven agricultural vocational schoolsfor rural girls, the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education andExtension Organization (AREEO) said.“Last year, we launched sevenagricultural vocational schools for rural girls,” Seyed Mojtaba Khayyam Nekoueisaid in recent conference in Tehran on the occasion of the International Day ofRural Women. He further highlighted the important role that rural andnoma

Oct 18 202317:40

Official highlights importance of empowering rural women

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Ensieh Khazali, Vice President for Women and Family Affairs,highlighted the potential of rural women to improve the well-being of theIranian society if given equal access to resources and services. Villagers and nomads play a vital role in the political,economic, and social developments of Iran, Khazali said on Sunday addressing aconference in Tehran on the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women. She added, “The government is making all-out efforts tosupport rural life and people

Oct 16 202314:44

FAO says has successfully implemented Sustainable Land Project in Iran

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FAO says has successfully implemented ‘Sustainable LandProject’ in Iran "Rehabilitation of forest landscapes and degraded landwith particular attention to saline soils and areas prone to wind erosion”project (RFLDL), implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of theUnited Nations (FAO), reached its successful conclusion setting a new coursefor sustainable land management in the Islamic Republic of Iran.The Terminal Workshop of the project was held on 27-28September i

Oct 16 202314:16

Villagers and nomads play key role in boosting Iran all-out development

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Villagers, nomads play key role in boosting Iran all-outdevelopment Villagers and nomads play a vital role in the political,economic, and social developments of Iran. So, October 7 was declared in 2013as the National Day of Village and Nomads. Despite their low population, they have a great contributionto all-out national development. Although oil, industry, and service sectors hold asignificant share of the national economy, the rural and nomadic economy isconsidered an inexhaustible source fo

Oct 9 202321:28

5th Exhibition of Villagers, Nomads Capabilities opens in Tehran

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5th Exhibition of Villagers, Nomads’ Capabilities opens in Tehran The fifth Exhibition of Iranian Villagers and Nomads’ Capabilities underway at Tehran International Permanent Fairground on October 4-10. The six-day event, featuring products, innovations and achievements of Iranian villagers and nomads opened on October 4 with senior officials in attendance and will go on until Oct. 10. The exhibition focuses on local rituals and ceremonies, puppet theater, various rural and nomadic

Oct 4 202321:39