Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia

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Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Nairobi – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the country's strategic role as a trade and logistics hub connecting Kenya and East Africa with the Caucasus and Central Asia during the 7th Iran-Kenya Joint Commission meeting in Nairobi. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, Gholamreza Nouri, said that boosting economic cooperati

Aug 13 202512:41

Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province

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Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Fig harvest underway in Kermanshah Province Kermanshah – The annual fig harvest has officially begun in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province, with an estimated 12,000 tons of figs expected to be harvested and supplied to the market this year, according the Director of Horticulture at the Kermanshah Agricultural Organization. Rahman Feiz-Ghorbani said that the province has approximately 800 hectares of fig orchards, with the majority located

Jul 23 202512:55

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

FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report

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FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report As Iran and Pakistan prepare for the spring locust breeding season, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has started strengthening the capacities of its technical staff in the two countries. In Iran, locust infestations are usually found along the southeastern coastal and interior regions of the country during the spring season. To prepare f

Mar 30 202514:46

Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province

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Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province Tehran – Advanced, engineered greenhouses are rapidly transforming Tehran's agricultural landscape, generating sustainable jobs, fulfilling domestic needs, and boosting exports to key regional markets, according to an official. "A state-of-the-art 67,000-square-meter greenhouse in Varamin is now exporting over 2,000 tons of high-value produce annually, including pep

Mar 15 202512:07

Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province

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Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Iran President, Agriculture Minister visit mechanized greenhouse in Tehran province Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, visited a 10-hectare mechanized greenhouse in Varamin, situated southeast of the Iranian capital. The greenhouse cultivates various crops, including tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and bell peppers, creating

Mar 14 202506:33

Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms

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Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) launched an international conference titled “Venomous Animals & Antivenoms: Bridging Sciences, Innovation & Global Health,” to address the critical challenges posed by venomous animals and the development of life-saving antivenoms.The international

Feb 20 202510:01

Iran ranks second in date production

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Iran ranks second in date production Iran ranks second in date production Tehran - Iran, the world's second-largest date producer, exported 30 percent of its crop this year, generating $400 million in revenue, the head of the National Association of Iranian Dates said on Saturday.Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi told IRNA that Iran produces about 1.4 million tons of dates annually from 300,000 hectares of farmland, ranking behind Egypt in global production."Iran leads the world in date variety, offering a

Feb 18 202510:08

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, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op

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Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the potential for Iran and China to activate a maritime-based economy and foster collaboration in agriculture and food security, creating a vast market for domestic and international customers.In an exclusive interview with China's CCTV, Nouri extended New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people, highligh

Jan 22 202511:28