Rural, nomadic communities account for major share of Iran’s agricultural output: Minister

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Tehran – Rural and nomadic communities account for around 70% of Iran’s agricultural production, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the country’s food security, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the sixth Exhibition of Rural and Nomadic Capabilities on Friday, Nouri said Iran’s agriculture sector was fundamentally rural-based, with a large share of the country’s 4.5 million agricultural producers working in rural

Oct 10 202619:04

Iran, FAO step up cooperation to boost farm productivity, transfer technology: AREEO chief

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Tehran – Iran is seeking to deepen agricultural cooperation with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focusing on boosting farm productivity, transferring technology and strengthening sustainable food security. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said knowledge transfer and improved productivity were essential as water scarcity, climate change and limited scope for ex

Oct 9 202609:06

Iran’s agricultural achievements on display at FAO World Food Forum

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ROME – Iran highlighted its agricultural production capacity, diverse food products and cultural heritage at an international event bringing together around 140 countries, held alongside the opening of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) World Food Forum in Rome. The Iranian pavilion showcased the country’s agricultural and food products, complemented by cultural and artistic performances. According to IRNA, the second edition of the World Food Forum opened on Th

Oct 9 202608:53

Forging links between applied research, production can lead to higher aquatic productivity, official says

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Tehran - The head of Iran's Shrimp Research Institute said that forging links between applied research and the production sector can lead to higher productivity, job creation, foreign exchange earnings, and strengthened national food security. Speaking at a meeting of managers from the Agricultural Engineering Organization, Alireza Ghaedi highlighted Bushehr Province's standing in the country's shrimp industry, noting that Bushehr—as one of the main hubs for farmed shrimp production&mdas

Oct 6 202611:36

Iran produces 4b vaccine doses domestically: Razi Institute

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Tehran - Iran produces around 4 billion vaccine doses domestically each year, including 3.7 billion doses by the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, the institute’s head said. Ali Morovvati said Iran’s annual vaccine demand stands at around 14 billion doses, stressing the need to align research with national needs and strengthen cooperation between research institutions and organizations that use their services. He said upgrading Razi’s infrastructure could further b

Oct 5 202610:31

Iran urges integrated approach to forest fire management

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Rome - Iran has called for a comprehensive shift in forest fire management from reactive firefighting to prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, early warning, rapid response and post-fire recovery. Reza Aflatooni, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, made the call during the second day of the 28th session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28), which focused on strengthening global action on forest fires through in

Oct 4 202610:47

Iran pioneers non-chemical tech to control grape pest

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Fars - Iran has deployed a non-chemical mass-trapping method for the first time to control the grape berry moth, successfully applying the technology across 25 hectares of vineyards in Fars southern province. The pilot project was carried out in Doshman-Ziari, Mamasani County, where field assessments showed the method effectively suppressed pest populations while helping protect grape yields and quality, according to Ahad Bahjat Haghighi, head of the Fars Agricultural Organization. “Th

Oct 3 202611:21

Qeshm steps up drive to develop maritime economy

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Qeshm - Qeshm Island, Iran's biggest island in the Persian Gulf, is stepping up efforts to develop its maritime economy, with new plans for investment, aquaculture and marine trade alongside measures to restore and protect its coastal ecosystems. Local officials discussed the island’s economic and environmental priorities at a meeting focused on expanding the blue economy, including a proposed offshore banking mechanism, an investment atlas and new aquaculture technologies. Plans call

Oct 3 202610:40

Iran joins FAO global drive to cut food loss, waste

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Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture joined a global FAO-UNEP meeting on September 29, 2026, focusing on technology, policy and behavioral solutions to reduce food loss and waste across the food supply chain. The seventh observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, held at FAO headquarters in Rome with online participation, brought together government officials, international organizations and experts to examine the latest data, technologies and policy appr

Sep 29 202610:10

Iran targets halving food, agricultural losses by 2032

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Tehran - Iran plans to cut food and agricultural losses by half by 2032 under its National Knowledge-Based Food Security Document, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Planning and Economic Affairs Akbar Fathi said. Speaking at a high-level meeting of agriculture and forestry ministers and senior officials in Türkiye, Fathi said reducing post-harvest losses is essential to strengthening food security and improving supply-chain efficiency. He cited estimates that around 1 billion tons of food

Sep 29 202609:57