President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis

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President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – The Iranian President has demanded a comprehensive overhaul of agricultural planning, emphasizing the need for a national data system and climate-appropriate cultivation patterns. In a recent surprise visit to the Ministry of Agriculture, Masoud Pezeshkian warned that ignoring water and soil resources in development efforts is unsustainable,

May 12 202519:10

 Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit

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Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Tehran – In response to growing climate challenges, Iran has taken decisive action to safeguard its agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced the creation of a Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat during a high-level meeting of the Crisis Management Headquarters. "The establishment of this per

Apr 28 202515:53

Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says

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Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says Tehran – Some 165 million saplings have been planted across the country since the start of the year 1403 as part of efforts to combat environmental crisis, according to the head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. 165 million saplings have been planted across the country in the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (which starts on March 20, 2024), Ali Teymour

Mar 3 202501:56

Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity

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Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil has called for the swift implementation of a national crop pattern to optimize water resources and avert future crises. Safdar Niazi Shahraki emphasized the critical need for comprehensive policies, citing persistent challenges from resource scarcity and climate change.

Feb 25 202515:04

Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province

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Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province Bushehr – The Minister of Agriculture has emphasized the need for the expansion of pressurized irrigation systems in Bushehr to optimize water resource management across the southwestern province. "Due to the current state of water resources and the existing crisis, we need to move towards pressurized irrigation," Gholamreza Nouri said during his o

Feb 12 202509:14

Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis

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Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – Iran is turning to technology-driven agriculture as a key strategy to combat its growing water crisis, exacerbated by climate change, a senior official said. "If we are serious to combat water scarcity, we need to move agriculture towards becoming knowledge-based and introduce new technologies," said Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Agricultural

Feb 4 202512:00

Deputy minister urges preemptive measures to control natural crises, disasters

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Deputy minister urges preemptive measures to control natural crises, disasters Deputy minister urges preemptive measures to control natural crises, disasters Tehran – The deputy minister of planning and economics at the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture emphasized the importance of proactive crisis management in preventing agricultural sector disruptions. "Given the outdoor nature of agricultural activities, this sector is highly susceptible to natural disasters and thus faces the most f

Jan 28 202513:36

CDRF to hold intl meeting to promote regional cooperation in support of SMEs

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CDRF to hold intl meeting to promote regional cooperation in support of SMEs CDRF to hold intl meeting to promote regional cooperation in support of SMEs CDRF to hold intl meeting to promote regional cooperation in support of SMEsIran’s Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) has plans underway to hold an international online meeting to explore the role of regional allies in supporting small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) during economic crises. Titled “Developing Strate

Apr 23 202403:10

Iran plants 115m saplings as part of One Billion Trees Program

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Iran plants 115m saplings as part of One Billion Trees Program Iran plants 115m saplings as part of One Billion Trees Program Iran plants 115m saplings as part of One Billion Trees Program The head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization of Iran announced that 115 million saplings have been planted so far as part of “The One Billion Trees Program” by the government and private sectors. "Following negotiations with the Management and Planning Organization of the

Mar 18 202414:01

Tehran tackles climate crisis: Virtual meeting explores impact on resources, biodiversity

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Tehran tackles climate crisis: Virtual meeting explores impact on resources, biodiversity Tehran tackles climate crisis: Virtual meeting explores impact on resources, biodiversity Tehran tackles climatecrisis: Virtual meeting explores impact on resources, biodiversity Iran's capital gears upfor a virtual deep dive into the environmental challenges posed by climatechange, with a specialized meeting hosted by the Iranian Natural DisasterResearch Institute and the UNESCO chair in Natural Disaster M

Jan 28 202409:24