New measures contain Mediterranean Fruit Fly in northern Iran

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Gorgan – The Golestan Province Agricultural Organization has successfully devised a series of preventive strategies that have curbed outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, protecting early- and mid-season varieties of peaches, nectarines, and plums. Hossein Hezarjaribi, head of the organization, credited the achievement to close cooperation between farmers and agricultural experts, along with the deployment of early warning stations throughout the province. “Thanks to the regi

Jul 22 202512:39

Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security

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Tehran – Iran is embarking on a major plan to cultivate one million hectares of land in other countries, as it seeks to enhance national food security and export its agricultural expertise. According to the Iranian minister of agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has already initiated preliminary work, signing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several nations. "We need to embrace overseas agriculture because we currently import around 20% of our food and essential goods," said

Jul 20 202516:14

Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia

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Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad has stated that Iran acts as a bridge linking Kenya and East Africa to the Caucasus and Central Asia. He added that expanding economic cooperation with Kenya, with the goal of reaching $1 billion in trade, is on the agenda of the two countries’ Joint Commission. According to the Ministry’s public relations office, the Iran–Kenya Joint Commission began its work in Nairobi on Monday, August 12, co-chaired by Minister Gholamreza Nouri a

Jul 19 202516:16

Venezuela eyes expansion of human biotech imports, tech cooperation with Iran’s Razi Institute

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Tehran – Officials from Iran’s Razi Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held direct talks with Dr. Alberto Canteiro, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, to explore avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration in the export of medical vaccines and the transfer of advanced biotechnology. In a high-level virtual meeting on Tuesday, the discussions focused on the Razi Institute’s production capacity and export potential for human biotech produc

Jul 16 202515:43

Agriculture Minister: Food security a top national priority

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Tehran – Food security is a top national priority and also a tool exploited by enemies in modern warfare, according to Iran’s Minister of Agriculture. Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday during the inauguration of Sina Fanavaran Mandegar, the country’s first specialized center for embryo production and transfer from elite cattle breeds. Speaking at the event, Nouri honored the memory of martyrs and thanked the Iranian people and armed forces for their decisive r

Jul 12 202508:32

Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions

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Tehran - Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations. Drones have become one of the most intelligent tools in the military, security, industrial, agricultural, and municipal services. The technology has revolutionized operations manag

Jul 12 202508:23

Iranian, Russian agriculture ministers discuss boosting cooperat

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ion Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri his Russian counterpart Oksana Lut stressed the importance of the expansion of agricultural cooperation between the two countries. In a phone call on Wednesday, Nouri thanked Lut for her message of sympathy following the recent martyrdom of Iranian military commanders, scientists, and civilians amid the Israeli aggression. He noted significant progress since their last conversation two months ago, particularly in imple

Jul 12 202508:16

 National cohesion boosts Iran drive for food security

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National cohesion boosts Iran drive for food security Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has announced that a robust sense of unity and cooperation is emerging across all sectors in pursuit of national food security. “Ensuring food security demands close coordination among all branches of the agricultural industry,” Gholamreza Nouri said. He added, “We are witnessing a growing atmosphere of solidarity, collaboration, and national cohesion across all sectors and subse

Jun 22 202515:42

 Iran earmarks $1b for provision of essential goods

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Iran earmarks $1b for provision of essential goods Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said that his Ministry has earmarked $1 billion to purchase basic goods. “Through the government’s support and in cooperation with the Planning and Budget Organization as well as the Central Bank, $1 billion have been allocated to purchase and import essential goods. So far more than $400 million have been operationalized,” Gholamreza Nouri said on Thursday. Noting that there i

Jun 22 202515:36

 Iran says ready to deepen agricultural cooperation with Kazakhstan, China

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Iran says ready to deepen agricultural cooperation with Kazakhstan, China Astana – Iran is ready to establish long-term agricultural cooperation with Kazakhstan and China, according to the Iranian agriculture minister. In his address at the International Trade Forum in the Kazakh capital on Thursday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the vital role of sustainable development, and stressed that it must be pursued not only economically but also with social and environmental dimensions in mind. &l

Jun 12 202521:43