Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exc

Jul 26 202510:55

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan – Iran’s western Hamedan Province produces more than five million ornamental fish each year, according to the Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Karam Moradi said recently that the ornamental fish are cultivated across 37 aquaculture units in the province, 10 of which operate indu

Jul 23 202512:58

Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province

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Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Kermanshah – The annual fig harvest has officially begun in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province, with an estimated 12,000 tons of figs expected to be harvested and supplied to the market this year, according the Director of Horticulture at the Kermanshah Agricultural Organization. Rahman Feiz-Ghorbani said that the province has approximately 800 hectares of fig orchards, with the majority located

Jul 23 202512:55

New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran

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New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran Gorgan – The Golestan Province Agricultural Organization has successfully devised a series of preventive strategies that have curbed outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, protecting early- and mid-season varieties of peaches, nectarines, and plums. Hossein Hezarjaribi, head of the organization, credited the achievement to close cooperation between farmers and ag

Jul 22 202512:39

North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses

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North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses North Khorasan – North Khorasan province, located in northeast of Iran, has begun issuing birth certificates for its prized equines in efforts to enhance breed standards and ensure official recognition of purebred horses, according to a provincial official. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director of Livestock Production Improvement at the province’s Agricultura

Jul 21 202510:39

Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security

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Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Tehran – Iran is embarking on a major plan to cultivate one million hectares of land in other countries, as it seeks to enhance national food security and export its agricultural expertise. According to the Iranian minister of agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has already initiated preliminary work, signing memoranda of understanding (MOUs

Jul 20 202516:14

Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture

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Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Women's Affairs has forged a strategic partnership with the Iran Agricultural Guilds Chamber to bolster gender equality and economic resilience. “This collaboration aims to empower rural and nomadic women by facilitating their entry into the digital marketplace and formalizing

Jul 20 202516:05

FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide

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FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has added four new sites to its list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), recognizing traditional farming systems in the Republic of Korea, Portugal, and Tajikistan for their unique agricultural, ecological, and cultural value. Iran’s Mini

Jul 20 202512:29