Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exchange the latest innovations, research outcomes, and practical strategies in key areas shaping the future of sustainable development. The cong

Jul 26 202510:55

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and representatives from knowledge-based companies. Highlighting the country's current 20% dependency on imported agricultural goods, he

Jul 24 202512:05

Iran’s Plant Protection chief visits China’s largest container port in Tianjin

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Tianjin – The head of the president of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization visited China’s largest container port in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The visit by Dr. Marayam Jalili-Moqaddam aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation and gain firsthand insight into China’s advanced plant quarantine systems and phytosanitary protocols. According to the organization’s public relations office, the tour focused on understa

Jul 24 202511:49

Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China

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Tianjin – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened a major summit on multilateral cooperation in plant quarantine in Tianjin, China, with the participation of senior officials from member states, including the Head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the summit took place on Tuesday and culminated in the signing of a joint declaration to strengthen collaboration among SCO countries in safeguarding plant health and enhancing

Jul 23 202513:09

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative following an inspection tour by agricultural experts from Dezak Center to the demonstration farm in Qaleh Salim

Jul 19 202510:49

Venezuela eyes expansion of human biotech imports, tech cooperation with Iran’s Razi Institute

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Tehran – Officials from Iran’s Razi Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held direct talks with Dr. Alberto Canteiro, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, to explore avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration in the export of medical vaccines and the transfer of advanced biotechnology. In a high-level virtual meeting on Tuesday, the discussions focused on the Razi Institute’s production capacity and export potential for human biotech produc

Jul 16 202515:43

Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions

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Tehran - Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations. Drones have become one of the most intelligent tools in the military, security, industrial, agricultural, and municipal services. The technology has revolutionized operations manag

Jul 12 202508:23

Iran secures major veterinary accords at Global Health Summit.

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Iran secures major veterinary accords at Global Health Summit Geneva – Iran has emerged as a key player at the 100th World Assembly on Animal Health, negotiating three landmark agreements that position the country at the forefront of veterinary innovation and regional disease control. International Certification of Iran's advanced veterinary laboratories, Regional Disease Control commission for seven nations, and Pioneering Vaccine Research using peaceful nuclear technology are among t

Jun 30 202516:37

Over 360,000 hectares of farmland in South Khorasan Province equipped with modern irrigation systems: Official 

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Over 360,000 hectares of farmland in South Khorasan Province equipped with modern irrigation systems Official Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Ministry has implemented modern irrigation systems across 363,000 hectares of irrigated farmland in South Khorasan Province amid efforts to boost water efficiency in the face of growing shortages, a provincial official said. According to Mohsen Esfandiari, the head of South Khorasan Province’s Agricultural Organization, due to limited water resources

Jun 24 202521:59

Kazakhstan a key gateway for Iran to access Eurasian markets: Minister

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Tehran – The Iranian agriculture minister said cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is being seriously pursued and operationalized. “Kazakhstan is one of the most important and largest countries in the region, and given the current trade volume of around $500 million, the goal is to raise Iran-Kazakhstan trade exchanges to $3 billion,” Gholamreza Nouri said ahead of h

Jun 10 202516:47