Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity

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East Azarbaijan - As Iran grapples with acute water shortages and the continued drying of Lake Urmia, an agri-tech company based in Khosrowshah, East Azarbaijan Province, has emerged as a leading example of resource-efficient, high-quality food production. Focusing on sustainable farming, food security, and a shift in cropping patterns, Yashil Kesht Fanavar Sahand is using hydroponic innovation to help ease pressure on water resources and contribute to broader efforts to revive Lake Urmia, acc

Dec 6 202511:15

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FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia”, T

Dec 5 202511:48

Iran, Pakistan ink several MOUs in Karachi intl. food, agriculture expo

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Tehran - The ambassador of Pakistan to Tehran said that a trade delegation from Iran participated in the Karachi International Food and Agricultural Exhibition, and during the event, the two countries signed several memoranda of understanding, including a $4 million trade agreement. Muhammad Mudassir Tipu announced in a message that a 12-member trade delegation from Iran participated in the third International Food and Agriculture Exhibition 2025, the largest trade exhibition of food products

Dec 1 202511:01

Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural diplomacy took a significant leap forward this week as the Minister of Agriculture concluded a high-level visit to Moscow, securing a series of strategic agreements with Russia and advancing parallel talks with Kazakhstan. During negotiations with senior Russian officials, Iran and Russia finalized a set of key commitments aimed at deepening long-term cooperation. These include lifting quarantine barriers to ease agricultural trade, establishing joint resea

Nov 28 202511:52

Tehran to host specialized flour, bread expo

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Tehran - The 8th Specialized Flour, Bread, and Grains Exhibition is set to take place at the Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Center in Tehran, running from December 4–7, 2025. Recognized as one of Iran’s leading industry events, the exhibition will serve as a major platform for presenting the newest products, innovations, and technologies in the flour, bread, and grains sectors. Organizers report that a wide range of domestic and international companies—including pro

Nov 24 202512:34

Over 100 domestic, foreign firms partake in Urmia Intl Exhibition: Official

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West Azarbaijan - The 16th Urmia International Exhibition of Agricultural Industries and Machinery brought together 100 domestic companies and foreign representatives, a provincial official said. Addressing the closing ceremony of the international function, Mohammadreza Asghari, the head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, added that this year’s event placed strong emphasis on technological innovation and supporting knowledge-based firms. “About 25% of exhibitors w

Nov 24 202512:25

Tehran gearing up to host Intl. fishery exhibition

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Tehran – Iran’s 9th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2025) is scheduled to take place from December 3 to 6, 2025 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This event provides a platform for industry professionals, producers, exporters, and technology providers to showcase the latest innovations in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Participants will have the opportunity to explore advancements in seafood processing, fishing equipment, aquaculture syste

Nov 21 202511:08

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 unveils first locally built food-service robots

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Tehran - Iranian engineers have developed the country’s first fully domestic food-service robots - advanced vending systems capable of operating 24 hours a day to sell a wide range of food and plant-based products. Arash Fathi, one of the leading figures behind the project, said the machines are the product of “round-the-clock effort by Iranian specialists.” The team aimed, he noted, not only to match foreign models but to exceed them in performance, reliability and efficienc

Nov 21 202510:49

Climate Change ‘humanity’s greatest threat’, deputy minister warns

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Tehran – Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi warned that climate change now poses the greatest threat to human society, citing a sharp decline in rainfall in recent years as a growing source of national concern. According to Niazi, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Agriculture need to work in full coordination - “like two wings of a bird” - to navigate the escalating water-scarcity crisis. He noted that several shared responsibilities have been outlined

Nov 21 202510:47