Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower

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Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art technology tower focused on biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology. "This project aligns with the Leader's vision to create a world-class scientific complex worthy of Iran's legacy – one that will serve as a regional model," Pezeshkian said during a meeting wit

Apr 12 202506:50

Iran is among world’s top livestock producers, Minister says

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Iran is among world’s top livestock producers, Minister says Iran is among world’s top livestock producers, Minister says Islamshahr – Iran's Agriculture Minister said the country is now among the world's five leading livestock producers. "Our dairy industry now competes shoulder-to-shoulder with global leaders," said Gholamreza Nouri during an inspection of a modern dairy facility in Islamshahr, south of Tehran. He added, "Iranian dairy products have not only achieved the Europ

Apr 12 202505:54

Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons

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Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Tehran – Iran has achieved its target of producing 10,000 tons of urea fertilizer per day, Agriculture Minister announced on Tuesday. The milestone, reached with direct support from the President and coordination with the Oil Ministry, marks a critical step in addressing domestic agricultural demands, Gholamreza Nouri said. "This in

Apr 9 202510:46

270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr

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270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr 270,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr Khorramshahr – As announced by a provincial official, some 270,000 tons of agricultural products were exported from Khorramshahr City, in southwestern Iran, last year. Last year, some 270,000 tons of agricultural products were shipped out of Khorramshahr Port and the Shalamcheh land border, Yaser Sharifi, the head of Khorramshahr’s Agriculture Or

Apr 7 202516:25

Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads

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Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Tehran – In a move to modernize traditional lifestyles while boosting regional development, Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization has unveiled a dual strategy focusing on renewable energy and maritime economic integration for southern tribal populations. According to a report by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government will install

Apr 6 202514:59

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15

FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report

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FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report As Iran and Pakistan prepare for the spring locust breeding season, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has started strengthening the capacities of its technical staff in the two countries. In Iran, locust infestations are usually found along the southeastern coastal and interior regions of the country during the spring season. To prepare f

Mar 30 202514:46

Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production

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Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production Iran achieves over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has achieved over 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production, According to Peyman Hesadi, the director of the Ministry's sugar plants project. Pointing to the latest status of sugar production and the implementation of self-sufficiency policies under the Seventh Development Plan, Hesadi said that the minis

Mar 30 202514:02

‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’

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‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’ ‘Ministry of Agriculture to identify, boost investment opportunities’ Tehran—The Iranian Minister of Agriculture said his Ministry is planning to identify and boost investment opportunities in an effort to materialize this year’s slogan, as emphasized by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Gholmreza Nouri emphasized the need to strengthen the agricultural sector and food security, saying, "We plan to identify i

Mar 27 202506:25