Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the cur

Nov 1 202512:18

Razi Institute represents Iran at global vaccine summit in Bali

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Razi Institute represents Iran at global vaccine summit in Bali Razi Institute represents Iran at global vaccine summit in Bali Bali - Representatives of Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute took part in the 26th Annual General Meeting of the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN), held in Bali, Indonesia. During a high-level session titled “Vaccine Alliance Against Global Pandemics,” the Iranian delegation underscored the importance of strengt

Oct 31 202509:15

Iran aims to double water efficiency via AI, advanced tech

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Iran aims to double water efficiency via AI, advanced tech Iran aims to double water efficiency via AI, advanced tech Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi announced that the use of modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) could double the country’s water-use efficiency. Niazi emphasized that transparency and data-driven governance form the cornerstone of modern water management, enabling more accurate and sustainable decision-making. Speaking on Sunday a

Oct 28 202512:51

North Khorasan exports 1,500 tons of apples to Iraq

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North Khorasan exports 1,500 tons of apples to Iraq North Khorasan exports 1,500 tons of apples to Iraq North Khorasan - North Khorasan province, situated in northeastern Iran, has exported more than 1,500 tons of high-quality spring apples to Iraq this year, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. The exports mainly include the popular Golab and Sheikh Amiri varieties, Mohammad Mohammadzadeh, said. He reported that a total of 56,842 tons of apples were harve

Oct 28 202511:48

Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan

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Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with financial support of the Government of Japan, today launched a new project aimed at improving agricultural practices and water efficiency in the Urmia Lake

Oct 26 202510:06

Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also i

Oct 24 202512:28

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26

Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says Ardabil – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the strategic role of nuclear technology in boosting food security and supporting farmers, calling it a powerful tool to address climate challenges and enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Northwest Radiation Processing Center, Gholamreza No

Oct 18 202512:44

Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian

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Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian Tehran – A new era of empowerment for rural and nomadic women has begun with Article 81 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, which for the first time requires the government to support cooperatives run by women in rural and nomadic communities, according to the spokesperson for the Parliament's Agriculture Commission. The m

Oct 18 202507:33

East Azarbaijan, Iran’s leading almond-producing province

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East Azarbaijan, Iran’s leading almond-producing province East Azarbaijan, Iran’s leading almond-producing province Tabriz – East Azarbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, has become one of country’s major almond-producing regions, with 8,586 hectares under cultivation, including 8,316 hectares of productive orchards and 270 hectares of non-productive land, according to the deputy for Crop Production Improvement at the provincial Agricultural Organization. The province currently produc

Oct 17 202509:31