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

Iran Food Expo 2025 focuses on technological imports, sustainable exports, production chain

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Tehran - Iran Food Expo 2025, which will take place from December 3rd to 6th, is an opportunity to redefine the food industry chain in Iran, Rashid Azizpour, the secretary general of the Federation of Iranian Food Associations, stated, emphasizing the simultaneous role of technological imports, sustainable exports, and the production chain in developing the competitiveness of the food industry. He stated that the International Food Expo 2025, held from December 3rd to 6th, presents a unique op

Nov 17 202509:40

Minister visits major Hydroponic greenhouse in Heris

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East Azarbaijan – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture toured the 4.6-hectare Abbasi hydroponic greenhouse complex in Heris County, situated in the East Azarbaijan Province. Speaking during the visit, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized that, given the country’s climate challenges and limited water resources, expanding greenhouse agriculture is a key priority of the Fourteenth Government in its efforts to ensure sustainable food security. He noted that hydroponic systems can dramatically

Nov 17 202509:28

Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture

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East Azarbaijan - For the first time in Iran, red sumac from Hurand - a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province - has successfully produced fruit using tissue culture techniques, according to a senior researcher at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. Reza Mohammadi, a faculty member at the institute and head of the Tissue Culture Unit at the Northwest and West Agricultural Technology Research Center, announced the breakthrough, noting that traditi

Nov 16 202511:13

IFO backs nano-bubble tech, new cropping model to boost food security

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Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) is strengthening its focus on food security, healthy nutrition, and the use of modern technologies - particularly nano-bubble applications, according to the head of the organization. Hamzeh Rostampour called for detailed program analysis, broader cooperation with universities, and a stronger shift toward a marine-based economy. He welcomed the newly drafted fisheries strategy and urged national and provincial managers to review it carefully and

Nov 16 202511:06

Minister hails Razi institute as Iran’s pillar of national health

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Tabriz - Gholamreza Nouri, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, praised the 102-year-old Razi Institute during a visit to its northwest branch, calling it a “source of national pride” and “one of the country’s most distinguished scientific and health institutions.” The minister underscored the institute’s vital role in safeguarding human and animal health, as well as its significant contribution to the national economy. Highlighting domestic vaccine produ

Nov 15 202510:46

Chabahar fishery emerging as key driver of Iran blue economy

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Chabahar - Chabahar port city in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province is rapidly strengthening its position as a major hub in Iran’s fisheries sector, fueled by rising production, expanding exports, and growing foreign investment, a report says. According to the report carried by official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the city’s strategic location on the Gulf of Oman, rich marine biodiversity, and direct access to open waters have made the port a central pillar of

Nov 15 202510:36

Drones, defoliant hormones revolutionizing cotton harvesting in Ardabil, official says

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Ardabil - The use of drone spraying and defoliant hormones has revolutionized mechanized cotton harvesting in Iran’s Moghan region, located in Ardabil, a mountainous province with lush landscape in northwest Iran, cutting costs and boosting product quality, according to the head of the Technical and Engineering Research Department at the Ardabil Agricultural Research Center. Jebraeel Taghinejad said that these innovations have led to more uniform boll opening, a 40–50% reduction in

Nov 10 202509:18

Iran, China deepen agricultural technology cooperation

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Beijing – Iran and China have announced plans to expand joint efforts in agricultural innovation and sustainability. At the 32nd Conference on Advanced Agricultural Technologies in China, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Golmohammadi described China as a strategic technological partner and highlighted Iran’s need for modern agri-tech solutions due to its arid climate. Both sides emphasized strengthening collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative, focus

Nov 9 202510:41

Iran highlights climate finance, clean energy priorities ahead of COP 30

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Tehran - Iran is set to play an active role at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be held from November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The country aims to emphasize the importance of climate finance, sustainable energy transition, and regional cooperation in addressing the global climate crisis. According to Hamidreza Soleimani, head of Iran’s Department of Environment, Iran supports the new “Baku to Belém” roadmap, which seeks to mobilize

Nov 8 202509:25