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

Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production

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Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production Tehran – In an effort to safeguard national food security, the Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a series of targeted measures to encourage poultry farmers to ramp up production, according to the Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said that ensuring adequate protein in household diets remains a top priority amid current economic a

Jul 20 202511:13

Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia

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Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad has stated that Iran acts as a bridge linking Kenya and East Africa to the Caucasus and Central Asia. He added that expanding economic cooperation with Kenya, with the goal of reaching $1 billion in trade, is on the agenda of the two countries’ Joint Commission. According to the

Jul 19 202516:16

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative fo

Jul 19 202510:49

Iran forecasts 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoon production this spring

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Iran forecasts 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoon production this spring Iran forecasts 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoon production this spring Tehran – Iran is expected to produce between 1,350 and 1,400 tons of fresh silk cocoons during the current spring silkworm rearing season, according to the head of the National Sericulture Center. To support this year's production cycle, a total of 38,814 boxes of silkworm eggs have been distributed among approximately 21,000 sericulturists in variou

Jul 17 202511:58

olive oil

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olive oil Iran wins gold for olive oil quality at Global Olive Oil Stars 2025 Tehran - Iran has taken home the gold medal for olive oil quality at the prestigious Global Olive Oil Stars 2025 competition, held in London from June 27 to 28, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Karim Zolfaghari, Head of the Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Agro-Industries Development, announced on Monday that a licensed olive oil processing unit based in Tehran Province earned top honors in the inte

Jul 14 202508:12

Iran’s Agriculture Ministry develops innovative media management system

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Iran’s Agriculture Ministry develops innovative media management system Iran’s Agriculture Ministry develops innovative media management system Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has developed an innovative media management system designed to transform how the nation's food security story is communicated to both domestic and international audiences, according to a senior advisor to the Agriculture Minister. The newly unveiled "Agricultural Narrative Management Model" represents a pa

Jul 13 202512:41

‘Iran prioritizes red meat self-sufficiency as national security imperative’

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‘Iran prioritizes red meat self-sufficiency as national security imperative’ ‘Iran prioritizes red meat self-sufficiency as national security imperative’ Tehran – Iran has declared self-sufficiency in red meat production a top national priority. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri made the announcement during an inspection tour of the National Animal Breeding and Livestock Improvement Center, where he paid tribute to fallen soldiers and hailed Iran's recent defensive successes. "Rece

Jul 13 202512:04