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

FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture

Sep 22 202505:48

Ministry of Agriculture to launch specialized media studio for multimedia production

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Ministry of Agriculture to launch specialized media studio for multimedia production Ministry of Agriculture to launch specialized media studio for multimedia production Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture will inaugurate a new specialized studio at its Public Relations and Information Center next week, aimed at expanding the production of audio-visual content. The announcement was made by Seyed Sajjad Hosseini, Advisor to the Minister and Head of the Ministry’s Public Relations and Inf

Sep 21 202514:47

Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says

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Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says Tehran - The deputy minister for Crop Production at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that wheat deliveries to purchasing centers in 2025 have nearly doubled compared with 2021. Speaking at the inaugural National Crop Pattern Conference, Majid Anjafi emphasized that such progress, achieved under harsher drought conditions, re

Sep 21 202514:44

Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official

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Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official Zanjan – The Tarom region of Zanjan, home to a 900-year-old olive-growing tradition, remains at the forefront of Iran’s olive industry, with production projected to reach 25,000 tons in 2025, according to the deputy for Crop Production at the Zanjan Agricultural Organization. Peyman Haeri said table olive harvesting runs from mid-September to mid-November, while olive oil produ

Sep 20 202508:02

Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production

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Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan Province – The southern province of Hormozgan has secured third place in Iran’s national date production rankings, a provincial official announced. According to Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, Horticulture Manager at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, the province plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, producing more than 196,000 tons of dates annually. &ldqu

Sep 17 202510:22

Iran marks National Date Day on September 16

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Iran marks National Date Day on September 16 Iran marks National Date Day on September 16 Tehran - Iran is commemorating National Date Day on September 16, a day dedicated to recognizing the cultural, economic, and nutritional significance of dates. As one of the world’s leading producers and exporters, Iran cultivates more than one million tons of dates annually across its southern provinces, making the fruit not only a staple of the national diet but also an important source of income

Sep 16 202515:57

Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister

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Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have set a goal to raise their agricultural trade volume to $3 billion, more than doubling the current level of $1.3 billion, according to the Iranian Agriculture Minister. Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting in Tehran with Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce and Trade, Jam K

Sep 16 202507:57

Iran joins global water scarcity framework

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Iran joins global water scarcity framework Iran joins global water scarcity framework Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially joined the global framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG), according to the country’s Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi. Niazi said the membership will both enhance the country’s expertise in water and soil management and strengthen its role in specialized international forums. The decision follows Niazi’s

Sep 16 202507:54