Iran government amends essential goods regulation

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Tehran – Iran's First Vice President has announced amendments to the regulation governing strategic reserves of essential goods, alongside new measures to complete national stockpiles of wheat and cooking oil, reaffirming the government's full preparedness to meet public needs. Speaking on Wednesday, Mohammad Reza Aref underscored the critical importance of ensuring a stable supply of essential commodities amid the country's current sensitive conditions. "During this session, the regul

Apr 24 202609:08

Iran’s FAO envoy warns Persian Gulf Arab states: ‘FAO no place for politicking’

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Rome – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a sharp rebuke to certain Persian Gulf Arab states on Tuesday, declaring that the agency must not be used as a stage for political score-settling. “FAO is no place for politicking,” Ali Kiani-Rad said. “Regional security is the product of regional cooperation, not the presence of outsiders.” In a pointed message directed at his Arab co

Apr 21 202608:31

Iran’s Agriculture Minister wraps up 5-day tour to Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri returned home on Friday evening following a five-day official visit to Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan, during which he held high-level discussions on expanding agricultural trade, streamlining border transit, and strengthening regional food security. Nouri departed for Ankara on Monday for talks with his Turkish counterpart and meetings with Turkish traders and agricultural sector stakeholders. He returned via land border crossing on

Apr 18 202606:23

Iran, Türkiye pledge to expand agricultural trade ties

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Tehran – Iran and Turkey have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector following high-level talks on the sidelines of a recent international summit, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced. In a statement released on Saturday, Gholamreza Nouri said that he undertook a multi-day visit to Turkey before traveling to Kyrgyzstan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agricultural ministers. “During this journey, we held extensi

Apr 18 202606:18

Iran calls for stronger plant health cooperation ahead of key SCO event

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Plant Protection Organization has reported notable progress in preparing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) main plant protection event, urging closer plant health collaboration among member states. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam stated that a specialized webinar reviewing preparations for the 2026 SCO event examined the status of ongoing programs, assessed member states' participation levels, and established a timeline for future consultations. She

Apr 17 202610:23

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key priorities included improving business environments, boosting investment in production and processing, and advancing mechanization. The final statem

Apr 17 202610:16

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated Given the country's circumstances, the institute will carefully pursue and implement the executive policies planned for the year 1405. He added In line with the approved pr

Apr 16 202608:55

Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns

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Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has warned that foreign aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran has exacerbated the global food security crisis, driving up energy prices and creating worldwide shortages of essential chemical fertilizers. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Kyrgyzstan about the consequences of the recent imposed war on the country, Gholamreza Nouri explained that the aggression has not only disrupted domestic

Apr 16 202608:47

Iran, Turkey agriculture ministers pledge stronger trade ties

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Ankara – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri held talks with his Turkish counterpart, İbrahim Yumaklı, on expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. The discussions centered on boosting trade in agricultural products and simplifying customs procedures to ensure smoother cross-border movement of these goods between the two neighboring countries. گروه های محتوا,News,News,Picture News,latest news,editor's choice 257201 iranturkeyagriculture Reporter فاطمه خلیلی

Apr 15 202607:24

De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report

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Tehran - While fears grew over rising prices of essential goods due to the war, Iran and Russia have unveiled a surprise strategy. The new agreement facilitates the direct entry of grains through a secure northern corridor, marking an end to dollar-driven volatility in the food market. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, as regional tensions disrupt traditional trade routes, Iran and Russia have established a food defense shield, laying the gro

Apr 10 202612:27