Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says

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Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says Tehran – The Deputy Minister of Water and Soil at the Ministry of Agriculture underscored the critical need for water and soil projects to ensure national food security, saying that these infrastructure initiatives not only preserve essential resources but also drive sustainable development amid the country’s curre

Apr 19 202611:05

Iran’s Agriculture Minister wraps up 5-day tour to Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan

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Iran’s Agriculture Minister wraps up 5-day tour to Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan Iran’s Agriculture Minister wraps up 5-day tour to Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri returned home on Friday evening following a five-day official visit to Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan, during which he held high-level discussions on expanding agricultural trade, streamlining border transit, and strengthening regional food security. Nouri departed for Ankara on Monday for talks

Apr 18 202606:23

Iran, Türkiye pledge to expand agricultural trade ties

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Iran, Türkiye pledge to expand agricultural trade ties Iran, Türkiye pledge to expand agricultural trade ties Tehran – Iran and Turkey have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector following high-level talks on the sidelines of a recent international summit, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced. In a statement released on Saturday, Gholamreza Nouri said that he undertook a multi-day visit to Turkey before traveling to Kyrgyzstan to attend the Shanghai C

Apr 18 202606:18

Iran calls for stronger plant health cooperation ahead of key SCO event

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Iran calls for stronger plant health cooperation ahead of key SCO event Iran calls for stronger plant health cooperation ahead of key SCO event Tehran – The head of Iran's Plant Protection Organization has reported notable progress in preparing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) main plant protection event, urging closer plant health collaboration among member states. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam stated that a specialized webinar reviewing preparations for the 2026 SCO event ex

Apr 17 202610:23

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key pr

Apr 17 202610:16

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated: Given the country's circumstances, the institut

Apr 16 202608:55

Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns

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Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has warned that foreign aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran has exacerbated the global food security crisis, driving up energy prices and creating worldwide shortages of essential chemical fertilizers. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Ky

Apr 16 202608:47

Iran, Turkey agriculture ministers pledge stronger trade ties

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Iran, Turkey agriculture ministers pledge stronger trade ties Iran, Turkey agriculture ministers pledge stronger trade ties Ankara – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri held talks with his Turkish counterpart, İbrahim Yumaklı, on expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. The discussions centered on boosting trade in agricultural products and simplifying customs procedures to ensure smoother cross-border movement of these goods between the two neighboring cou

Apr 15 202607:24

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and

Apr 15 202607:18

Qanat restoration efforts underway in South Khorasan

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Qanat restoration efforts underway in South Khorasan Qanat restoration efforts underway in South Khorasan South Khorasan – Home to 6,983 qanats, South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, has more of these ancient underground water channels than any other province in Iran, an official says. According to Mohammadi, director of the Water, Soil and Technical Engineering Department at the province's Agricultural Jihad Organization, 256 qanat networks totaling 77 kilometers in length were

Apr 15 202607:11