Iran, Uzbekistan sign MoU on overseas farming

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Fars - Iran and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in an overseas farming project covering 35,000 hectares of agricultural land in the Central Asian nation. The Acting Head of the Fars Provincial Agriculture Organization, Ahad Bahjat Haghighi, announced the signing of the MoU between the governors of southern Fars Province and Surxondaryo Region in Uzbekistan. “The agreement was concluded during a recent visit by the Fars governor and an accompany

Nov 9 202510:34

Iran highlights climate finance, clean energy priorities ahead of COP 30

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Tehran - Iran is set to play an active role at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be held from November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The country aims to emphasize the importance of climate finance, sustainable energy transition, and regional cooperation in addressing the global climate crisis. According to Hamidreza Soleimani, head of Iran’s Department of Environment, Iran supports the new “Baku to Belém” roadmap, which seeks to mobilize

Nov 8 202509:25

North Khorasan to expand agricultural exports to Turkmenistan

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North Khorasan - North Khorasan, situated in northeastern Iran, is stepping up efforts to deepen agricultural cooperation with Turkmenistan’s Ahal Province, focusing on boosting exports and joint ventures across multiple sectors. Mohammad Mohammadzadeh, Head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, highlighted the province’s strong capacities in crop cultivation, orchards, agro-industries, greenhouse products, and particularly the breeding of purebred Turkmen horses. Spea

Nov 8 202509:21

Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran and Norway are set to deepen their cooperation in the fisheries sector, focusing on technical exchange, joint investment, and expanded private-sector partnerships, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization. In a meeting with Alireza Jahangiri, Iran’s new ambassador to Norway, Hamzeh Rostampour discussed ways to strengthen bilateral collaboration in areas such as aquaculture, fish processing, and marine technology transfer. He praised Norway’s glob

Nov 7 202512:02

Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan

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Tehran – the head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 19 to 22 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. The fair will showcase agricultural products, foods and beverages, packaging and processing industries, renewable-energy powered production, food-technology and medical-tourism links. Organizers sa

Nov 2 202509:24

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

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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 current productivity. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Exten

Nov 1 202512:18

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, and brought together governme

Oct 31 202510:21

Razi Institute represents Iran at global vaccine summit in Bali

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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 strengthening regional and international cooperation in vaccine research, production, and equitable distribution. Dr. Ali Es’ha

Oct 31 202509:15

Iran Eurasia summit explores expansion of agricultural, trade cooperation

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Tehran - The fourth Iran–Eurasia Strategic Summit was held with a focus on standards, inspection, quarantine, and veterinary affairs, aiming to enhance cooperation between Iran and member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and to address technical requirements for expanding trade. Saghar Soltani-Nejad, Director General of the Quarantine Office at Iran’s Plant Protection Organization, said that Iran is a member of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and is

Oct 28 202511:43

Iran produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, reaffirming the country’s leading position in the market. Gholamreza Nouri, marking National Saffron Day, described saffron as a symbol of Iran’s cultural identity and agricultural heritage, noting its growing global recognition as “Iran’s Red Gold.” The minister emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation among research, agricul

Oct 27 202511:39