Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province

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Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province Bushehr – The Minister of Agriculture has emphasized the need for the expansion of pressurized irrigation systems in Bushehr to optimize water resource management across the southwestern province. "Due to the current state of water resources and the existing crisis, we need to move towards pressurized irrigation," Gholamreza Nouri said during his o

Feb 12 202509:14

Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months

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Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months Tehran - Iran has managed to export pistachios worth over $1.3 billion to various countries in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs said. According to Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran exported 1.3 billion worth of pistachios to various countries from March 2024 to January 19, 2025. La

Feb 11 202511:38

Agriculture Minister highlights role of youth in Iran food security

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Agriculture Minister highlights role of youth in Iran food security Agriculture Minister highlights role of youth in Iran food security Tehran – Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the vital role of the Iranian youth in ensuring the country’s food security and sustainable development. “The youth can play a key role in achieving food security and sustainable development,” Nouri made the remarks on Monday, on the sidelines of a rally marking the anniversary o

Feb 10 202510:56

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Tehran – Iran's annual production of agricultural and livestock products has reached 127 million tons, the deputy minister of agriculture said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour hailed the performance of the Ministry of Agriculture's research centers for this significant growth, despite challenges posed by climate and limited water resources. Currently, Iran imports only 5%

Feb 9 202512:09

Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister

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Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Tehran – The value of Iran’s agricultural export has increased by over 35 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 20, 2024), as compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking at the Supreme Council of Provinces, Nouri added

Feb 8 202504:34

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement

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Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and the Serbian Ambassador to Iran held discussions in Tehran on Wednesday, focusing on expanding bilateral agricultural cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of expanding agricultural cooperation, focusing on research, technology exchange, and commercial partnerships. Additionally, they announced the commencement of formal negotiations to e

Feb 6 202511:06

Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost agricultural ties

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Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost agricultural ties Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost agricultural ties Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, and Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Mohammad Mudassir Tipu held talks in Tehran on Wednesday, exploring ways to enhance agricultural cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The meeting focused on increasing the volume of agricultural goods exchanged between Iran and Pakistan. Iran and Pakistan are resolved to dee

Feb 5 202518:46

Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production

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Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran – The Iranian government has launched a five-year initiative to significantly increase rice production, a deputy minister said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Mohajer said the project will be launched by Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, and agricultural organizations in the northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, an

Feb 5 202511:39

Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan

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Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan Lorestan – Construction of a new, state-of-the-art chemical complex has begun in the Lorestan Farming and Industry Industrial Park. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri presided over the groundbreaking ceremony during a visit to the province.“This industry is one of the country's basic needs in the supply chain, especially in the field of phosphate chemical fertilizers,&rd

Feb 5 202508:09