Iranian trade delegation to participate in 7th Oman AgroFood Exhibition

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Tehran - The head of the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce, Jamal Rezaqi Jahromi, announced that a delegation of 50 Iranian business leaders and traders will take part in the 7th Oman AgroFood Exhibition, one of the region’s leading trade events in the agriculture and food industries sector. Rezaqi Jahromi noted that the AgroFood Oman 2025 International Exhibition—the largest specialized event in agriculture, food processing, livestock, fisheries, and related technologies—w

Oct 12 202510:09

Tehran to host 24th Intl Livestock, Poultry, and Related Industries Exhibition

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Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 24th International Livestock, Poultry, and Related Industries Exhibition from October 12 to 15, 2025, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground. As one of the largest and most influential events in Iran’s agricultural calendar, the exhibition serves as a premier platform for showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in animal husbandry, poultry farming, feed production, and veterinary sciences. It will bring toget

Oct 12 202510:03

Iran aims to boost olive exports via innovation, branding

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to strengthen its position in the global olive market by investing in branding, processing industries, and modern technologies. According to Karim Zolfaghari, Head of the Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries Development, Iran cultivates over 55,000 hectares of olive groves and produces about 94,000 tons annually, ranking 17th among 43 producing countries. The provinces of Zanjan, Fars, Gilan, and Qazvin account for most domestic production. Zolfaghari

Oct 11 202511:08

Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production

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Karaj – The President of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran announced a major step forward in the development and promotion of advanced technologies for producing Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feed. The initiative, implemented in three forms - silage, compressed blocks, and pellets - aims to optimize the use of agricultural residues and alternative feed resources, a strategic priority amid the country’s limited forage supplies and challenging climatic conditions, the official

Oct 8 202509:54

Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security

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Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has called digital transformation and artificial intelligence essential tools for boosting efficiency and strengthening food security. Addressing a meeting of the Steering Committee on Smart Government, Noori described smart technologies as key to streamlining and modernizing state structures. “Despite existing challenges, the diversity of stakeholders and the scale of services in the agricultural sector make it necessary to mov

Oct 1 202515:13

Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture

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Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Water and Soil called for urgent improvements in water and soil productivity to address climate change, declining rainfall, and limited resources. Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on the New Crop Year on Sunday, Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.3 million irrigation systems nationwide need upgrading to smart systems, with costs ranging from 50 to 100 million rials ($100–200) per farmer. “Hundreds of knowledg

Sep 29 202511:58

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

Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference

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Tehran – The 5th International Iran Grain Conference will convene on September 29–30, 2025, at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, gathering domestic and international stakeholders to showcase innovations and tackle pressing challenges in the grain industry. Organized by the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce, the conference will bring together representatives from the private sector, government agencies, and leading trade associations, including the Iran Flour Producers Association,

Sep 28 202511:29

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