Iran slams use of hunger as a weapon, calls sanctions contrary to FAO principles

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Rome- - Iran’s agriculture minister has condemned the use of food as a political weapon, warning that unilateral sanctions and economic blockades undermine global food security and run counter to the humanitarian principles underpinning the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Speaking at the 54th session of the Committee on World Food Security at FAO headquarters in Rome, Gholamreza Nouri said access to sufficient, safe food is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people re

Oct 19 202612:47

Iran moves to expand Royal Jelly production

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Khorasan Razavi - Iran’s northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi ranks second in the country in royal jelly production, with officials highlighting the sector’s potential to boost beekeepers’ incomes, create jobs and strengthen food security. Majid Jafari, head of the Khorasan Razavi Agricultural Organization, said the province has significant agricultural and livestock production capacities, including considerable potential in the beekeeping industry. He described royal j

Oct 19 202612:15

Iran to boost pistachio, saffron exports to Europe, Minister says

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Rome - Iran’s agriculture minister has called for removing trade barriers, improving export logistics and accelerating shipments of Iranian pistachios and saffron to European markets, as Tehran seeks to expand agricultural cooperation and attract Italian investment. Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks at a meeting with Italian business leaders and representatives of agricultural associations hosted by the Iranian Embassy in Rome. Highlighting the exceptional quality and distinctive flavo

Oct 18 202611:32

Tehran to host major livestock, poultry exhibition

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Tehran - Tehran will host the 25th International Livestock and Poultry Exhibition and Related Industries from October 18 to 21, bringing together domestic and international industry players to promote food security, innovation and investment in Iran’s livestock and poultry sectors. Held under the slogan “Synergy for Enhanced Food Security and National Resilience,” the four-day exhibition will focus on a different theme each day nutritional health and biosecurity, technology a

Oct 18 202611:20

Agriculture Minister attends World Food Day event at FAO headquarters in Rome

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Rome - Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has arrived in Rome to attend the World Food Day ceremony at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Nouri is visiting Italy at the invitation of the FAO director-general to participate in the ceremony and attend the 54th session of the Committee on World Food Security, held at the UN agency’s headquarters in the Italian capital. This year’s World Food Day theme, “Hand in Han

Oct 17 202612:16

Iran’s Natural Resources Chief: Public participation vital to sustainable conservation

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Tehran – Sustainable conservation of forests, rangelands and watersheds depends on active public participation in planning, decision-making and implementation, Iran’s deputy agriculture minister and natural resources chief says. Reza Aflatouni, head of the Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO), made the remarks at the 8th National Conference on Soil Conservation and Watershed Management last week. He said local communities must be involved in identifying cha

Oct 16 202611:57

Iran’s Makran Coast has great potential to boost fisheries, aquaculture, official says

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Sistan - Iran’s Makran coast holds significant potential for expanding fisheries and aquaculture, with opportunities to increase seafood production, attract investment and create sustainable jobs, the head of southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Fisheries Department has said. Behzad Amiri said the province’s extensive coastline, favorable marine conditions and existing fisheries infrastructure provide a strong foundation for developing the sector and strengthening i

Oct 13 202610:56

Iran tests new technology to fight destructive date palm pest in FAO partnership

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Kerman - Iran has launched field trials of a new insecticide injection technology to combat the destructive red palm weevil in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), while also assessing agricultural sorting and packaging facilities in Jiroft to help improve export quality and standards. The trials began in date palm plantations in Jiroft, southeastern Kerman province, under an FAO cooperation agreement, with the participation of FAO Representative

Oct 13 202610:54

Iran, Brunei prioritize agricultural biotech in new cooperation drive

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Tehran - Iran and Brunei are preparing to expand agricultural research and technology cooperation, with agricultural biotechnology, advanced farming technologies and joint research initiatives topping the agenda, according to an Iranian agriculture official. Reyhaneh Barati, head of the Communications and International Relations Group at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said the proposed partnership would be tailored to Brunei’s agricultur

Oct 12 202610:37

Iran proposes 19 projects to boost seafood processing, cut waste

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Tehran - Iran has proposed 19 national projects to advance seafood processing technologies, reduce waste, develop health-oriented products and expand exports, the head of the National Aquatic Products Processing Research Center has announced. Mohammad Sayyad Boorani said the initiatives align with the country's development plans and marine-oriented economy policies, focusing on smart packaging, longer shelf life and the full utilization of aquatic resources. “Research priorities includ

Oct 11 202611:05