Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient tra

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades

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Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades Tehran – Iran is seeking to expand exports of its renowned Liqvan cheese by strengthening the product's value chain, improving branding, and increasing investment across the dairy sector, officials said. Faramarz Afshani, Director of Food Processing Industries at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said Liqvan cheese generates an es

Jul 17 202612:31

Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems

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Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil has called for greater private sector investment and increased funding to meet the country's target of equipping 350,000 hectares of farmland annually with modern irrigation systems under the Seventh National Development Plan. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.2 million hect

Jul 17 202612:24

Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth

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Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Tehran – Iran has launched a National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization of agricultural research, foster innovation, and strengthen links between science, industry, and the marketplace. The initiative, established by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute under the

Jul 14 202610:39

Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister

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Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister Tehran – Iran will move forward with its Modern Forestry Plan only after thorough scientific review and full coordination among relevant authorities, with no project permitted to jeopardize the country's forests, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with senior officials from the Natura

Jul 14 202610:31

Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects

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Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects Tehran – Iran and Tajikistan are stepping up agricultural cooperation, with both countries exploring joint investment, technology transfer, and collaborative development projects, Iran's commercial attaché in Dushanbe said. Mohammad Ali Amirfakhrian said recent talks with officials from Tajikistan's Ministry of Agriculture focused on cooperation in seedling p

Jul 13 202611:47

Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture

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Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Iran unveils five-year plan to boost rainfed agriculture Tehran – Iran has launched a five-year strategy to quadruple the contribution of rainfed agriculture to national food production, raising its share from 10% to 40%, Deputy Agriculture Minister for Crop Production Majid Anjafi announced. The plan aims to increase rainfed wheat production to 6 million metric tons, oilseed output to 600,000 metric tons, and forage production to

Jul 13 202611:41

East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report

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East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report Tehran – Iran's East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, has consolidated its status as one of the country's foremost centers for purebred horse breeding, with more than 2,000 officially identified and registered horses, according to a report. Authorities have expanded the province's microchip-based horse identification system, a key initiative aime

Jul 12 202609:25

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iran Attack on Iran’s strategic agricultural corridors a battle over Eurasian geopolitics: Expert Tehran - In an era when transport corridors have become vital instruments of geopolitical influence, economic resilience, and food security, a recent attack by the US on the Aq-Tekeh Khan railway bridge in Aqqala , Golestan province, extends far beyond an act of infrastructure sabotage. It underscores the intensifying strategic competition surrounding Eurasia's transit networks. In an article titl

Jul 11 202611:43

Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management

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Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management Tehran - Iran and Italy have agreed to expand technical cooperation in water and soil management, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration aimed at safeguarding natural resources and advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies. The agreement was reached during a joint webinar between the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Water an

Jul 11 202608:49