FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran

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Isfahan - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector. The FAO delegation, headed by FAO Representative to Iran, Farrukh Toirov, toured the facility’s production units, discussed innovative approaches and genetic improvement

Dec 14 202510:05

Iran President highlights importance of major corridor for expanding transit cooperation

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Astana – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the strategic importance of the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran transit corridor for boosting regional trade and transportation links, highlighting that the corridor offers significant potential for expanding cooperation and improving connectivity. In a joint meeting between the high-ranking delegations of Iran and Kazakhstan in Astana on Thursday, President Pezeshkian described Iran as the most efficient and cost-effective

Dec 12 202508:47

Iran, Afghanistan seek closer agricultural ties

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South Khorasan – Iran and Afghanistan discussed ways to boost their cooperation in the agriculture sector. During a high-level meeting, Mohsen Esfandiari, head of the South Khorasan Agricultural Organization, Mr. Harati, head of the Agricultural Engineering and Natural Resources Organization; and Mr. Mohammadi, an Afghan private-sector trader, discussed a wide range of projects to boost bilateral agriculture ties. Esfandiari highlighted South Khorasan’s strong capacity for produ

Dec 12 202508:40

Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade

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Tehran – Iran and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade, plant health standards, and the regulation of imported pesticides during a meeting between India’s ambassador and the head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. In talks with Indian Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth, Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam highlighted the long-standing commercial ties between the two countries in agricultural commodities and reiterated their shared commitment to expanding c

Dec 10 202504:43

Iran, Belarus sign documents to jointly produce agricultural machinery

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Tehran – Iran and Belarus have signed a series of new agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in agriculture, forestry, veterinary services, and plant and animal quarantine, including a plan to jointly produce agricultural machinery and potash fertilizer. The agreements were reached during a meeting between Iran’s Minister of Agriculture and Belarus’s Minister of Industry, held to follow up on commitments made during the Iranian president’s recent visit to Minsk. Un

Dec 9 202520:03

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, dates, and saffron. Noting the regional and global challenges of pest management, he stressed the need for coordinated action with countries like India and

Dec 7 202509:46

2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February

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Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies, and global best practices in the cultivation, production, and value-chain development of tropical crops - especially the date palm. Designed a

Dec 7 202509:27

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FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia”, T

Dec 5 202511:48

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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Tehran - The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO says soil is far more than a physical resource - it underpins environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, peace, and global food security. Speaking at the International Symposium on World Soil Day, hosted by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hassan Fartousi stressed the need for integrated watershed management amid growing environmental pressures. He noted that many UNESCO W

Dec 1 202511:22

Iran, Afghanistan hold talks to expand agricultural trade

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Tehran - Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, Iran’s Deputy Minister and Head of the Plant Protection Organization, and Afghanistan’s Acting Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mawlawi Shahabuddin Saqib, explored ways to boost agricultural trade ties between the neighborly countries. The recent meeting aimed to identify practical solutions for boosting Afghanistan’s agricultural exports to Iran and removing existing barriers to trade. During the discussions, government officials

Nov 30 202512:48