Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages

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Sistan-Baluchestan - The Agricultural Development Support Fund of the southwestern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, in collaboration with the Sistan Women’s Regional Fund, has launched a mealworm farming development project to support home-based businesses for rural women. "Following a successful pilot in Shahrak-e Mir village, the first phase will expand to six new farms, producing dried mealworms and frass for the market. If successful, a second phase will involve more rural women," Moh

Dec 28 202519:58

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council. He noted that Gilan’s humid climate and long tradition in sericulture make it one of

Dec 27 202510:49

East Azarbaijan sets new record for dried fruit exports

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East Azerbaijan - The agricultural exports from East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, continued to rise in the first seven months of 1404, with a 12% increase in value and a 6% increase in volume, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “Total exports of agricultural and food products reached 195,373 tons, valued at 233.7 million dollars, with an average return of 1.20 dollars per kilogram. Dried fruits led the way, accounting for 47,490 to

Dec 12 202508:50

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says

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Tehran - Marking Iran’s National Olive Day, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the critical role of olive cultivation in addressing the global climate crisis. Boroumandi said olive groves are “part of the global solution” to climate change, noting their capacity to absorb and store carbon dioxide. He stressed that olives are not just an agricultural commodity but a pillar of food security, public health, rural livelihoods, and environmental su

Nov 29 202511:28

First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur

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Khorsan Razavi – The first ready-made honeybee feed factory in Khorsan Razavi province has been launched in the city of Neyshabur, situated some 70 km west of Mashhad, according to a provincial official. Ali Mobaraki, the head of the Neyshabur Agricultural Department, announced the launch of the province’s first ready-made honeybee feed factory, marking a significant step for the region’s growing beekeeping industry. “The facility, located in Soltanabad village in the

Nov 22 202511:28

Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most serious agricultural challenges and stressed that improving storage, transport, packaging and processing systems is essential for achi

Nov 21 202510:56

Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centuries-old agricultural practices that have withstood climate change and continue to support food security, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. Iran

Nov 2 202509:27

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, and brought together governme

Oct 31 202510:21

Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with financial support of the Government of Japan, today launched a new project aimed at improving agricultural practices and water efficiency in the Urmia Lake Basin. The signing ceremony of this project was held during the President’s provincial visit to West Azarbaijan Province and attended by H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the I

Oct 26 202510:06

Iran’s marine fish output to reach 8,000 tons by year-end

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Bushehr – Iran’s marine fish production from cage farming and prefabricated ponds is expected to reach 8,000 tons by the end of this year, according to the Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Marine Aquatic Affairs at the Iranian Fisheries Organization. Speaking at a training workshop in Bushehr, Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, said expanding fish farming in prefabricated ponds creates new job opportunities for people with limited investment capacity and promotes sustainable deve

Oct 25 202512:07