Iran to revise essential goods import routes, minister says

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Iran to revise essential goods import routes, minister says Iran to revise essential goods import routes, minister says Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture announced that the government will revise its strategies regarding import routes and entry points for essential commodities, emphasizing that the country is fully prepared to protect food security under any circumstances, war, peace, or blockade. Speaking on Sunday following a coordination meeting with the Minister of Roads and Ur

May 3 202609:59

Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture

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Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture Tehran – As Iran marks the 59th anniversary of its Plant Protection Organization (PPO), the agency's head has underscored its strategic role in safeguarding the nation's agricultural production through pest monitoring, pesticide regulation, early warning systems, and international cooperation. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam described plant protection expe

May 3 202609:51

Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’

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Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’ Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’ Rome – Iran’s ambassador to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that failure to punish aggressors who target food security will leave "no human being alive in the future." Speaking at an emergency FAO Council session, Ali Kiani-Rad paid tribute to 168 Iranian schoolchildren martyred by US and Israeli bombs. "Solving problems without addressing thei

May 3 202609:46

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Researc

May 2 202612:43

Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister

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Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Domestic producers ensure 85 percent of Iran’s food security: Minister Tehran — The Iranian minister of agriculture announced that 85 percent of the nation’s food security is provided by domestic producers and farmers, underscoring the vital role of local agriculture in meeting the country’s dietary needs. "Eighty-five percent of our food security is secured by our dear domestic producers and farmers. Rega

May 2 202612:42

Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market

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Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Iran stockpiles 80,000 tons of surplus chicken to stabilize market Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced that the government has purchased and frozen 80,000 tons of surplus chicken from producers to manage potential price fluctuations. Speaking before the Majlis Economic Commission, Nouri stated that 85% of the country's food security relies on domestic production, with only 15% imported. Despite regio

May 1 202612:13

Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

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Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan – Iran's northern province of Gilan produces 600 tons of high-quality tobacco each year, supporting both the local economy and a major tobacco processing facility, a senior agricultural official said. Saleh Mohammadi, head of Gilan's Agriculture Organization, said tobacco cultivation provides jobs for 600 people in the province; The crop supplies raw material to a major local processing plant, helping reduce

Apr 28 202612:38

Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister

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Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister Iran backs poultry sector with credit inputs, contract farming: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's Agriculture Ministry supported poultry and egg producers during recent economic pressures by distributing feed inputs on three-month credit and signing contract farming deals for 40 million chickens, according to deputy minister. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, deputy minister for livestock production affairs, said

Apr 28 202612:35

Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest

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Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest Khuzestan forecasts 1.5m ton sugar beet harvest Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province expects to harvest over 1.5 million tons of sugar beets from 26,000 hectares of farmland this season, a senior agricultural official announced. Koorosh Norouzi, cultivation director of the Khuzestan Agriculture Organization, said contracts have been signed with 14 sugar factories nationwide to process the crop. “Sugar beets are being cultivated a

Apr 28 202612:33

Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will

Apr 28 202612:30