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

Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols

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Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has called for an immediate overhaul of the country's pest control strategies in response to climate change-induced agricultural threats, stressing the need for adopting advanced technologies. Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, reported alarming changes in pest behavior directly linked to clima

Apr 4 202503:19

Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds

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Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has officially documented 27 distinct native sheep breeds, each demonstrating specialized characteristics tailored to their regional environments, officials announced. "These breeds represent valuable genetic resources with exceptional adaptive qualities that make them ideally suited to specific climatic conditions across Iran," the Institute's director Ha

Mar 27 202506:39

Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa

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Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Tehran – Iran is actively pursuing agricultural partnerships with African nations, aiming to leverage its technical expertise and investment capacity in exchange for access to overseas cultivation opportunities.Officials emphasize the potential for "win-win" collaborations, addressing Africa's need for agricultural modernization and Iran's strategic goal of diversifying its

Mar 9 202508:47

Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest

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Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest Tehran – The Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced plans to host an International Conference on the Zagros Forests in the upcoming Iranian calendar year, beginning March 21. The event aims to bring together experts, researchers, and stakeholders to address critical issues and strategies for the preservation and sustainable management of this vital ecological region.

Mar 6 202511:09

Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity

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Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil has called for the swift implementation of a national crop pattern to optimize water resources and avert future crises. Safdar Niazi Shahraki emphasized the critical need for comprehensive policies, citing persistent challenges from resource scarcity and climate change.

Feb 25 202515:04

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