Agriculture Minister calls for preservation of rural, nomadic culture, heritage

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Agriculture Minister calls for preservation of rural, nomadic culture, heritage Agriculture Minister calls for preservation of rural, nomadic culture, heritage Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture highlighted the importance of preserving the cultural and productive systems of rural and nomadic communities. In a recent meeting with the head and members of the Institute for Planning Research in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Gholamreza Nouri said, “In the forma

Feb 1 202509:16

Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers

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Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Tehran – Agricultural service centers across the country will be equipped through a major allocation of 70 trillion rials, according to the deputy minister of management and resources. As part of this initiative, 3,000 pieces of field machinery will be provided to these centers, Dr. Shahpour A’laei Moghaddam said. The official further

Jan 29 202511:55

Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties

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Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Tehran - The Iranian Cotton Research Institute has announced the successful development and release of 16 new commercial cotton varieties. "These new varieties represent a significant achievement for our research team," Fathi, the head of the breeding research department, said. "They result from years of dedicated research and development to improve c

Jan 29 202510:41

Deputy minister urges preemptive measures to control natural crises, disasters

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Deputy minister urges preemptive measures to control natural crises, disasters Deputy minister urges preemptive measures to control natural crises, disasters Tehran – The deputy minister of planning and economics at the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture emphasized the importance of proactive crisis management in preventing agricultural sector disruptions. "Given the outdoor nature of agricultural activities, this sector is highly susceptible to natural disasters and thus faces the most f

Jan 28 202513:36

Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months

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Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months Tehran- Iran exported some 121,000 tons of pistachio to 62 countries during the first nine of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (to end on March 20), the director general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture said. "Pistachios rank first in agricultural exports, generating 1.2 billion US dollars in foreign exchange,&rdq

Jan 28 202511:50

Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy

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Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Arak – Geothermal energy will be employed for the development of agro towns in the central province of Markazi, an official announced. An agro-town is an agglomeration in a rural environment with a population of several thousands but whose workforce's main occupation is agriculture. An agro-town also lacks the administrative, commercial and industrial functions that are usually common i

Jan 27 202510:10

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50

Iran is determined to boost export-based production, minister says

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Iran is determined to boost export-based production, minister says Iran is determined to boost export-based production, minister says Khuzestan – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri said his ministry has focused on export-based production and has plans underway to increase both production and exports of agricultural produce. "Increasing production and exports of products where the country has high capacity and comparative advantage is a priority for the Ministry of Agriculture

Jan 23 202514:24

Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op

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Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the potential for Iran and China to activate a maritime-based economy and foster collaboration in agriculture and food security, creating a vast market for domestic and international customers.In an exclusive interview with China's CCTV, Nouri extended New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people, highligh

Jan 22 202511:28

Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector

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Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Tehran - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited the exhibition "Pioneers of Progress: A national event showcasing the capabilities and achievements of the private sector" for two and a half hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The exhibition highlighted the capabilities and achievements of the private sector across a diverse range of fields, includi

Jan 21 202518:30