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

Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production

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Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production Iranian lawmaker outlines apple exports, citrus production Tehran – A member of the Iranian Parliament's Agriculture Commission has provided updates on the country's apple exports and citrus production. According to Nadergholi Ebrahimi, Iran has approximately one million tons of exportable apples, and the domestic market for this product is currently favorable. Regarding citrus fruits, Ebrahimi said that Iran ranks fourth in ov

Mar 25 202520:19

Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran

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Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Wheat harvest begins in southern Iran Tehran - The Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production announced the start of the wheat harvest in the southern provinces of the country at the beginning of the Persian year 1404 (March 2025). “Every year, the wheat harvest begins in early Farvardin (March) in the southern provinces and gradually extends to other regions. Despite reduced rainfall this year, the cultivated area is slightly larger

Mar 24 202506:45

Agriculture Minister visits beef unit in Tehran

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Agriculture Minister visits beef unit in Tehran Agriculture Minister visits beef unit in Tehran Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri visited a livestock breeding unit with a capacity of 5,000 beef cattle in the southwest of Tehran. According to the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nouri visited a beef cattle breeding unit in the southwest of Tehran on Wednesday afternoon. This livestock unit, located in the Ahmadabad Mostofi area, operates with a perm

Mar 19 202510:40

Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, organized a series of specialized training workshops aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in the pistachio value chain. Held on January 26 to February 5 2025, the initiative focused on d

Mar 19 202510:02

Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms

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Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Golestan Province – A five-hectare pilot project cultivating the salt-tolerant plant Salicornia, using seawater irrigation, has commenced in Gomishan. The initiative targets both dust storm mitigation and economic improvement for local farmers. Abbas Ali Nazeri, Director of Agriculture at the Golestan Provincial Agricultural Organ

Mar 15 202511:12

Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province

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Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, visited a 10-hectare mechanized greenhouse in Varamin, situated southeast of the Iranian capital. The greenhouse cultivates various crops, including tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and bell peppers, creating

Mar 14 202506:33