Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns

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Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that food security is increasingly evolving into a geopolitical challenge, with governments around the world placing greater emphasis on strengthening domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports amid rising global uncertainty. According to the FAO, geopolitical te

Jul 7 202608:11

Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech

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Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Terhan – Iranian agricultural scientists have underscored the potential of gene-editing technology as a new generation of crop improvement, saying it could play a vital role in strengthening global food security and helping meet the nutritional needs of a world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. Gholamreza Sal

Jul 7 202608:04

Iran, Malaysia agree to develop new roadmap for agricultural, food security cooperation

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Iran, Malaysia agree to develop new roadmap for agricultural, food security cooperation Iran, Malaysia agree to develop new roadmap for agricultural, food security cooperation Tehran – Iran and Malaysia have agreed to formulate a new roadmap for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and food security, as the two countries seek to deepen collaboration in trade, research, investment, and the exchange of advanced agricultural technologies. The agreement was reached during a meeting on Saturd

Jul 4 202610:34

Iran, Belarus agree to deepen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Belarus agree to deepen agricultural cooperation Iran, Belarus agree to deepen agricultural cooperation Tehran – Iran and Belarus have agreed to expand agricultural cooperation, increase bilateral trade, and expedite the launch of a joint agricultural commission aimed at strengthening technical and commercial ties between the two countries. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and Dmitry Koltsov, Belarus' ambassador to Tehr

Jul 1 202612:11

East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity

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East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity Tabriz – East Azarbaijan Province in northwestern Iran expanded its artificial livestock insemination program by 18.16% in 2025 compared with the previous year, strengthening efforts to improve animal genetics and increase livestock productivity, provincial agricultural officials said. Javad Gozli, acting head of t

Jun 30 202618:29

Iran’s Agriculture Minister: Innovation, productivity key to food security

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Iran’s Agriculture Minister: Innovation, productivity key to food security Iran’s Agriculture Minister: Innovation, productivity key to food security Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said sustainable food security can only be achieved through science, technology, higher productivity, and innovation, stressing the importance of knowledge-based companies, research, and more efficient use of natural resources. Speaking at a meeting with young academics and political ac

Jun 30 202618:26

Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity

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Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity Hamedan leads Iran’s garlic production, expands export capacity Hamedan – Iran's western province of Hamedan remains the country's leading garlic producer, harvesting more than 60,000 tons of garlic annually and serving as a key supplier to both domestic and export markets. Ali Bayganeh, Director of Crop Production at Hamedan's Agriculture Organization, attributed the province's leadership to its fertile soil, favorable clim

Jun 30 202618:23

Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (

Jun 28 202612:14

North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually

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North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually North Khorasan produces over 13,000 tons of greenhouse products annually Tehran – North Khorasan Province, northeast Iran, produces more than 13,000 metric tons of greenhouse crops each year, with 383 greenhouse units operating across 75.7 hectares, according to the provincial Agriculture Organization. Esmaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the organization, said the province's annual greenhouse output totals 13,294 metric t

Jun 27 202619:16

Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold

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Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold Tehran – Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad Province in the southwest of Iran has increased its caviar production more than elevenfold over the past year, raising output from 170 kilograms to 2 metric tons and accounting for 10% of the country's total caviar production, a provincial official said. Kourosh Yazdanpanah, director of fisheries and aquaculture at the provincial Agriculture Ministry,

Jun 27 202619:14