Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion improvement in the country’s agricultural trade balance, which narrowed the deficit from $11 billion to $8

Sep 7 202510:11

Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government

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Tehran - In a press conference marking Government Week, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture affirmed that ensuring food security is the foremost responsibility of any government. Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture’s press briefing, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the 14th government’s commitment to transparency and honesty, stressing that the ministry is dedicated to providing clear and comprehensive responses to questions and concerns in the agricultural sector. Highlighting th

Aug 31 202522:02

Minister: National might, security hinge upon food security

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture called for prioritizing food security and self-sufficiency in the production of strategic goods, describing them as the foundation of the Islamic Republic’s strength and stability. In a formal message marking the Government Week, Gholamreza Nouri hailed the week as “a valuable occasion to reaffirm commitment to the lofty ideals of the Islamic Revolution, the late Imam Khomeini, and the Supreme Leader, and to renew our pledge to ser

Aug 26 202511:00

Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the country’s agricultural exports have exceeded projections set in the Seventh Development Plan, which address the mobilization of financial resources to sustain economic growth. “While the plan had forecast a 5.5% growth, the first year of the 14th government saw a 5.6% increase,” Gholamreza Nouri said during a recent meeting in the northern province of Gilan. The growth covers a range of products, includin

Aug 24 202513:22

Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister

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Tehran — The Iranian Minister of Agriculture marked National Journalist Day by praising the media’s role in supporting the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a ceremony attended by domestic and foreign journalists on Saturday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored agriculture’s central role in safeguarding national food security. “Food security, once less prominent, is now a strategic necessity recognized in our Constitution,” he said. The Minister pointe

Aug 10 202508:42

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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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 representatives from knowledge-based companies. Highlighting the country's current 20% dependency on imported agricultural goods, he

Jul 24 202512:05

Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security

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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) with several nations. "We need to embrace overseas agriculture because we currently import around 20% of our food and essential goods," said

Jul 20 202516:14

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

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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. "Recent assaults have proven that food security equals national security," he said, praising the resilience of Iran's livestock and poultry farmers. The mini

Jul 13 202512:04

Iranian, Russian agriculture ministers discuss boosting cooperat

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ion Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri his Russian counterpart Oksana Lut stressed the importance of the expansion of agricultural cooperation between the two countries. In a phone call on Wednesday, Nouri thanked Lut for her message of sympathy following the recent martyrdom of Iranian military commanders, scientists, and civilians amid the Israeli aggression. He noted significant progress since their last conversation two months ago, particularly in imple

Jul 12 202508:16

Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output

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Tehran – The first phase of Iran’s major 550,000-hectare land reclamation project in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam has led to a 3.5 million-ton increase in agricultural production during the current Iranian calendar year, according to the CEO of the Jihad Nasr Institute. Mohammad Derakhshanifar highlighted the impact of Phase One - spanning 295,000 hectares - which he said has delivered a range of transformative outcomes for Iran’s agricultural sector. Key achievements

Jun 24 202521:26