Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security

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Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security Tehran – Iran is ready to share its extensive agricultural expertise and technology with member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn. The Iranian

Mar 10 202511:09

Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade

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Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade Iran agriculture minister calls for expansion of maritime trade Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture stressed the importance of expanding maritime trade in bolstering Iran's food exports, imports, and strategic reserves. This development will significantly enhance the country's maritime transportation sector and elevate Iran's position in global commerce, Gholamreza Nouri said recently. "The expansion of maritime trade dir

Mar 10 202508:44

Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran

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Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Strawberry harvest begins in southwestern Iran Andimeshk – The harvest of export-quality strawberries has begun in the city of Andimeshk, located in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, Iran. According to Mohammad-Jafar Afarin, a local agricultural official, the strawberries grown in Andimeshk's farms and greenhouses are of exceptional quality, giving them a competitive edge in international markets. Over 1.5 hectares of greenhouses and

Mar 10 202508:29

Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa

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Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Tehran – Iran is actively pursuing agricultural partnerships with African nations, aiming to leverage its technical expertise and investment capacity in exchange for access to overseas cultivation opportunities.Officials emphasize the potential for "win-win" collaborations, addressing Africa's need for agricultural modernization and Iran's strategic goal of diversifying its

Mar 9 202508:47

Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties

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Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Tehran - The Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced five new wheat varieties, according to the head of the Center. The center has managed to develop five new wheat varieties named Fallah and Negin (irrigated), and Nafis, Shayan, and Dehghan (dryland), Mohammad Yazdandoost said. He emphasized that widespread adoption of these variet

Mar 9 202508:45

Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran

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Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran Ilam Province – Ilam Customs reports that 294,000 tons of agricultural products, valued at $123 million, have been exported to Iraq through the Mehran border crossing this year. Sohrab Kamari, Director General of Ilam Customs, announced on Tuesday that a total of 294,472 tons of agricultural products were exported to Iraq from the Mehran international border crossing from

Mar 8 202507:05

Leader warns against agricultural land conversion

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Leader warns against agricultural land conversion Leader warns against agricultural land conversion Tehran - Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, planted three saplings in his office premises on March 5, 2025 on the occasion of Iran’s National Tree Planting Day.Following the planting of these saplings, Imam Khamenei described tree planting as a beneficial act, a forward-looking endeavor, and a means of wealth creation. He underscored the importance of giving

Mar 6 202510:59

Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs

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Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs Tehran – The Iranian government has announced plans to construct 15 export terminals for greenhouse products, an agricultural official said. Elham Fattahi-Far, Director General of the Greenhouse, Ornamental Plants, and Edible Mushrooms Office at the Ministry of Agriculture’s Horticulture Affairs Department, added, "Securing adequate funding is crucial for the timely

Mar 5 202509:19

Iran exports 46,000 tons of kiwi fruits to global markets

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Iran exports 46,000 tons of kiwi fruits to global markets Iran exports 46,000 tons of kiwi fruits to global markets Gilan – The northern Iranian Gilan Province has achieved a significant milestone, exporting 46,112 tons of kiwi to 25 countries since the start of the export season in October, according to the head of the Gilan Province Agricultural Organization. "These exports are generating substantial foreign revenue and providing critical support to our local farmers," stated Mohamm

Mar 5 202505:48

Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties

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Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Tehran - Researchers at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII) have achieved a significant milestone, introducing six new hybrid millet varieties to Iranian agriculture for the first time. The announcement, made by SPII Director Mohammad Zamanian, comes as Iran seeks to enhance its food security and agricultural productivity. The newly developed varieties include four forage millet hybr

Mar 4 202503:07