Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security

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Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has called digital transformation and artificial intelligence essential tools for boosting efficiency and strengthening food security. Addressing a meeting of the Steering Committee on Smart Government, Noori described smart technologies as key to streamlining and modernizing state structures. “Despite existing challenges, the diver

Oct 1 202515:13

Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields

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Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields North - Mahmudabad County’s Agriculture Department in north of Iran has announced plans to plant crimson clover on 250 hectares of the region’s paddy fields. Seyed Hossein Eslami, head of the department, said the fall-planted forage crop will be sown after the rice harvest, and that the initiative aims to improve soil fertility, boost forage production

Sep 30 202513:00

Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin

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Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin Qazvin – Three medical leech farms with a combined capacity of more than 200,000 have begun operating in the northwest of Qazvin Province, according to the acting head of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the provincial Agricultural Organization. Speaking during a visit to a leech farming facility in Vars village, Alborz County, Mehri Mahmoudi said the units follow strict hygiene prot

Sep 30 202512:48

Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture

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Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Water and Soil called for urgent improvements in water and soil productivity to address climate change, declining rainfall, and limited resources. Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on the New Crop Year on Sunday, Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.3 million irrigation systems nationwide need upgrading to smart

Sep 29 202511:58

Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply

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Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply Tehran - The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has announced a revision of quarantine regulations to simplify and accelerate the import of alfalfa from all countries, in a move aimed at supporting the nation’s agricultural sector and ensuring timely access to essential inputs. Based on a recent risk assessment, alfalfa (Customs Tariff Code 12141000) has been c

Sep 27 202512:46

Iran welcomes new crop year with national agriculture conference in Tehran

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Iran welcomes new crop year with national agriculture conference in Tehran Iran welcomes new crop year with national agriculture conference in Tehran Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has officially ushered in the new crop year with a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran. The annual ceremony, held at the start of the planting season, is more than a symbolic milestone as it sets the direction for agricultural policy, production goals, and resource al

Sep 27 202511:28

Iran horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister

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Iran horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister Iran horticulture sector registers 4.5b dollars trade surplus: Deputy minister Malayer — Iran’s horticulture sector has recorded a $4.5 billion trade surplus, playing a decisive role in the country’s $3 billion positive agricultural trade balance, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Boroumandi said that despite reduced rainfall and ongoing sanctions, the agriculture sector g

Sep 27 202510:22

Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems

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Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in producing modern irrigation equipment, a key step toward sustainable agriculture and strengthened food security. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that with the participation of more than 1,200 consulting firms and contractors, along with over 300 domestic manufacturers of irrigation equipment,

Sep 23 202514:16

Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO

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Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO Tehran – The Agricultural Insurance Fund of Iran has called for strengthening international cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), emphasizing the strategic role of agricultural insurance in safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods and building resilience against natural disasters. In a recent meeting with

Sep 22 202505:58

IVO head calls for expansion of core Industries in agriculture, livestock

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IVO head calls for expansion of core Industries in agriculture, livestock IVO head calls for expansion of core Industries in agriculture, livestock Tehran - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization (IVO) underlined the urgent need to expand upstream and core industries in the veterinary and agricultural sectors. Alireza Rafieepour said that boosting the production of veterinary medicines, sanitary products, and livestock-related industries could generate substantial added value for th

Sep 22 202505:52