Greenhouse cultivation key to food security: Agriculture Minister

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Greenhouse cultivation key to food security: Agriculture Minister Greenhouse cultivation key to food security: Agriculture Minister Ardabil Province – The Iranian minister of agriculture hailed greenhouse cultivation as a crucial solution for Iran's dry climate and an essential tool for achieving food security. Addressing the inauguration of the Qarah Qabaq greenhouse complex in Parsabad Moghan in the northwestern province of Ardabil, Gholamreza Nouri said, “Greenhouses are a

May 11 202508:21

 Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit

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Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Tehran – In response to growing climate challenges, Iran has taken decisive action to safeguard its agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced the creation of a Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat during a high-level meeting of the Crisis Management Headquarters. "The establishment of this per

Apr 28 202515:53

Iran, Uzbekistan call for stronger quarantine, trade cooperation

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Iran, Uzbekistan call for stronger quarantine, trade cooperation Iran, Uzbekistan call for stronger quarantine, trade cooperation Tehran - Senior officials from Iran’s Plant Protection Organization and Uzbekistan’s agricultural delegation met to explore enhanced export opportunities and joint plant quarantine initiatives. In a recent meeting in Tehran attended by Maryam Jalili-Moghadam and representatives from Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Ministry, both sides pledged stronger

Apr 26 202509:43

 Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a specialized workshop on “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”. The workshop wrapped up on April 16. It brought together 75 key stakeholders from across the pistachio sector to de

Apr 21 202506:18

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongs

Apr 21 202506:11

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is th

Apr 18 202509:55

Iran secures key wins in BRICS Agriculture Summit

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Iran secures key wins in BRICS Agriculture Summit Iran secures key wins in BRICS Agriculture Summit Brazil - Iran's diplomatic push pays off as its major policy proposals are adopted into the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Summit's final declaration. Ministers from BRICS nations are convening in Brasília for the 15th annual agriculture meeting, with food security, trade innovation, and sustainable farming topping the agenda. Under the leadership of Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nour

Apr 17 202511:03

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons

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Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Agriculture Minister: Iran’s daily urea fertilizer production at 10,000 tons Tehran – Iran has achieved its target of producing 10,000 tons of urea fertilizer per day, Agriculture Minister announced on Tuesday. The milestone, reached with direct support from the President and coordination with the Oil Ministry, marks a critical step in addressing domestic agricultural demands, Gholamreza Nouri said. "This in

Apr 9 202510:46

Official urges support to preserve nomadic livestock breeds

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Official urges support to preserve nomadic livestock breeds Official urges support to preserve nomadic livestock breeds Tehran – Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization has urged the need for immediate protective measures to safeguard the country's indigenous nomadic livestock breeds, warning that their loss would constitute "irreparable national damage." Jahanbakhsh Mirzavand, acting head of Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization, emphasized the unique value of these breeds and said, these bre

Apr 4 202507:07