Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient tra

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheri

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects

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Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects Tehran – Iran and Tajikistan are stepping up agricultural cooperation, with both countries exploring joint investment, technology transfer, and collaborative development projects, Iran's commercial attaché in Dushanbe said. Mohammad Ali Amirfakhrian said recent talks with officials from Tajikistan's Ministry of Agriculture focused on cooperation in seedling p

Jul 13 202611:47

Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms

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Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms Tehran – Iran is playing a leading role in developing the West Asia Interregional Sand and Dust Storm (SDS) Control Initiative, a regional framework designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing one of the region's most significant transboundary environmental challenges, according to the country's Natural Resources and Watershed

Jul 12 202609:07

Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management

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Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management Tehran - Iran and Italy have agreed to expand technical cooperation in water and soil management, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration aimed at safeguarding natural resources and advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies. The agreement was reached during a joint webinar between the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Water an

Jul 11 202608:49

Minister issues congratulatory message, calls for expansion of Iran-Iraq agricultural ties

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Minister issues congratulatory message, calls for expansion of Iran-Iraq agricultural ties Minister issues congratulatory message, calls for expansion of Iran-Iraq agricultural ties Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has invited Abdul Rahim Jassim Muhammad al-Shammari, Iraq's newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, to visit Tehran for talks aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture and strengthening food security. The invitation was conveyed in an official letter

Jul 10 202604:32

Minister invites Hungary’s newly appointed Minister of Agriculture to travel to Tehran

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Minister invites Hungary’s newly appointed Minister of Agriculture to travel to Tehran Minister invites Hungary’s newly appointed Minister of Agriculture to travel to Tehran Tehran - Iran has called for closer agricultural cooperation with Hungary, with Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri inviting Hungary's newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Food Economy, Szabolcs Bóna, to Tehran for talks on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing food security. In a congratulatory messag

Jul 10 202604:14

Iran Agriculture Minister congratulates Senegal’s newly appointed counterpart

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Iran Agriculture Minister congratulates Senegal’s newly appointed counterpart Iran Agriculture Minister congratulates Senegal’s newly appointed counterpart Tehran - Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri extended his congratulations to Cheikh Oumar Ba on his appointment as Senegal's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock. In his message, Nouri highlighted the deep religious and cultural ties between Iran and Senegal, noting that these shared bonds provide a strong fou

Jul 10 202604:03

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vi

Jul 7 202608:14

Iran, Malaysia agree to develop new roadmap for agricultural, food security cooperation

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Iran, Malaysia agree to develop new roadmap for agricultural, food security cooperation Iran, Malaysia agree to develop new roadmap for agricultural, food security cooperation Tehran – Iran and Malaysia have agreed to formulate a new roadmap for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and food security, as the two countries seek to deepen collaboration in trade, research, investment, and the exchange of advanced agricultural technologies. The agreement was reached during a meeting on Saturd

Jul 4 202610:34