Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture

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The 31st edition of Iran Agrofood, the leading international exhibition of food and agriculture in the Middle East, is set to take place from June 8th to 11th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture, food production, processing, and machinery. It serves as a unique platform for attendees to exchange knowledge, establish trade partnerships, and explore new busine

May 28 202411:33

Iran Agriculture Ministry to launch ‘Metaverse’ platform to boost productivity

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In a move to revolutionize the country's agricultural sector, Iran's Agricultural Information Sciences and Technology (IAIST) announced its entry into the metaverse. IAIST chief Hossein Farazmand revealed the initiative during the Iran Efficiency Exhibition, highlighting the use of information technology to enhance agricultural efficiency. "This is a significant step towards a smarter agricultural sector," Farazmand stated, pointing to existing projects like smart irrigation and the Internet of

May 25 202414:28

Minister calls for development of modern greenhouses

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The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underlined the importance of building modern greenhouses.“Currently, 140 hectares of villages’ land is dedicated to flower and plant cultivation, and annually 45 million branches, plants, pots, and bushes of various ornamental flowers and plants are produced in open and greenhouse spaces in this county, of which 80% are dedicated to apartment flowers,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said. He stated that the support of the 13th Government for greenhous

May 21 202411:09

Agriculture minister inaugurates Zagros Hydroponic Greenhouse in Qom

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The Zagros Hydroponic Greenhouse in Jafarabad county was inaugurated with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture during the government's provincial visit to the holy city of Qom. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's official website, this greenhouse is spread over an area of 10 hectares and has a cultivation area of 5 hectares. The Zagros greenhouse has been put into operation with an investment of 1,200 billion rials by the private sector. The annual production volume of this greenh

May 12 202408:55

Iraqi delegation visits Iran’s West Azerbaijan province to expand agricultural cooperation

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As part of efforts to strengthen relations and expand trade and technical cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, a delegation of Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture visited Iran’s West Azerbaijan province. Khosro Shahbazi, head of the West Azerbaijan Agricultural Organization, expressed his pleasure at the presence of the Iraqi delegation in Iran and said, “The geographical proximity between Iraq and West Azerbaijan provides an opportunity for establishing good trade and economic

May 11 202409:00

Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran and Tajikistan have pledged to expand their agricultural cooperation, focusing on technology, water and soil equipment, processing industries, and trade. During the first meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Agricultural Cooperation Working Group, held virtually on Tuesday, Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil emphasized the importance of expanding agricultural cooperation with Tajikistan and implementing various projects in this field. Safdar Niyazi Shahraki called for the developm

May 8 202418:44

Iran boosts exports of water tech expertise

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Iran's Ministry of Agriculture announced a significant expansion of its technical expertise exports, providing engineering and electromechanical services to 19 countries. Deputy Minister Safdar Niyazi Shahraki highlighted Iraq, Armenia, and Uzbekistan as some of the beneficiaries. He further emphasized the importance of modernizing irrigation systems, advocating for a shift towards "smart" technologies for improved water efficiency. This push for advancement aligns with previous reports from I

May 8 202418:36

Iran, Indonesia discuss ways to enhance agricultural ties

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Officials from Iran and Indonesia explored avenues to strengthen bilateral agricultural ties. The Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia met with the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, where both parties highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector. Indonesia's Agriculture Minister, acknowledging the challenges posed by climate change to agricultural production, expressed interest in leveraging Iranian expertise in water resource management and agricultural techno

May 1 202410:21

Iranian tech firm develops advanced agri drones

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An Iranian knowledge-based company operating out of Sharif University of Technology's Science and Technology Park has achieved mass production of innovative "agricultural sprayer drones." These drones offer a modern and efficient approach to crop spraying, according to Abdollah Roosta, the commercial manager of Sharif Agrobot Knowledge-Based Company. He explained that the drones provide several benefits, including increased productivity, reduced water and pesticide consumption, and precise app

Apr 30 202410:49

President Raisi calls for enhanced ties between Iran, Sri Lanka

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized the strong and growing relationship between Iran and Sri Lanka, highlighting the potential for expanding cooperation in various fields, including politics, economics, trade, culture, agriculture, tourism, and technology."Iran has established good ties with Sri Lanka since the victory of the Islamic Revolution. Our relations and cooperation are developing. Current bilateral cooperation in the political, economic and commercial, cultural, agricultural, to

Apr 26 202423:24