FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, making the integrity of the supply chain essential for farmers’ l

Sep 22 202505:48

Iran secures eighth place in global silk yarn production

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Tehran – Iran has been ranked eighth among the world’s leading producers of silk yarn, according to Habibollah Rezadoost, head of the National Sericulture Development Center. Rezadoost made the announcement during a meeting with a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Silk Industry Union. He underlined the significance of Gilan Province as the country’s main hub for tea, rice, and silk production, stressing the need to expand cooperation between Iran and Uzbekistan in the fiel

Sep 17 202510:36

Gilan, Uzbekistan to launch joint silk committee

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Gilan - The northern Gilan province and Uzbekistan are set to strengthen cooperation in the silk industry with the formation of a joint committee, according to Deputy Governor of Gilan for Economic Affairs. Seyed Allahyar Mesbahi described Gilan as the historic cradle of silk production in Iran, emphasizing its untapped potential for collaboration with Uzbekistan. He noted that partnerships in knowledge and technology exchange, investment in textile industries, joint branding, and organizing

Sep 17 202510:33

Iran, Pakistan to strengthen agricultural trade with 3b dollars target: Minister

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Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have set a goal to raise their agricultural trade volume to $3 billion, more than doubling the current level of $1.3 billion, according to the Iranian Agriculture Minister. Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting in Tehran with Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce and Trade, Jam Kamal Khan. He underscored the strategic importance of cooperation between the two neighbors, noting their combined population of over 300 million and long-stand

Sep 16 202507:57

Iran joins global water scarcity framework

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Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially joined the global framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG), according to the country’s Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi. Niazi said the membership will both enhance the country’s expertise in water and soil management and strengthen its role in specialized international forums. The decision follows Niazi’s meeting with Li Lifeng, Director of FAO’s Land and Water Division, on the sideli

Sep 16 202507:54

Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and international delegates on Monday, Minister Gholamreza Nouri framed the challenges as a critical threat to both nature and human livelihood. He opened his remark

Sep 9 202511:42

Iran launches 20 nationwide agricultural research projects

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Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has initiated 20 major agricultural research projects in partnership with universities, professional associations, and knowledge-based companies. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, head of AREEO, announced the initiative during a meeting of deputy ministers at the Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday, which was attended by the President. He noted that the organization has shifted to a problem-oriented research strategy aim

Sep 7 202510:24

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and international representatives. Speaking as a panel member in a specialized session, Mr. Toirov emphasized that cooperatives are unique structures where individuals come together to pursue

Sep 7 202510:20

Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development

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Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister has called production cooperatives a driving force for rural progress, stressing that sustainable food security is impossible without the active participation of local communities. Speaking at the second International Conference on Iran’s Cooperative Economy on Tuesday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the importance of aligning executive policies with the broader principles of the Iranian system to strengthen cohesion, foster unity, and achiev

Sep 2 202510:46

Iran Agriculture Ministry unveils multilingual website to strengthen global ties

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched a comprehensive multilingual website platform in a ceremony attended by the Minister, positioning the initiative as a strategic step to enhance media diplomacy, foster global cooperation, and showcase the country’s agricultural potential. The unveiling, held during the minister’s second press conference under the 14th administration, underscored the ministry’s pivotal role in ensuring national food security and

Sep 1 202510:40