Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exc

Jul 26 202510:55

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05

Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China

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Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China Head of Iran’s PPO addresses SCO plant quarantine summit in China Tianjin – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened a major summit on multilateral cooperation in plant quarantine in Tianjin, China, with the participation of senior officials from member states, including the Head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the summit took place on Tuesday and culmina

Jul 23 202513:09

Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program

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Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Tehran – Iran has joined the Global Soil Doctors Program, an initiative spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote sustainable soil management through a farmer-to-farmer learning model. Nasser Davaatgar, Director General of Soil Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the crucial role of farmers in soil conservation, saying, “

Jul 21 202511:25

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