FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations Ahvaz - Researchers in southern Iran are introducing modern irrigation and soil management techniques to help date palm growers cope with drought and water shortages. Nader Salamati from the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center said traditional surface irrigation methods are inefficient under current conditions.

Oct 13 202508:09

Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports

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Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Tehran – Iran’s low use of pesticides gives its agricultural exports a competitive advantage, especially in meeting strict international standards, the country’s Deputy Minister for Horticulture Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Speaking Tuesday at a webinar on “Strategies of the Ministry of Agriculture for Food Security”, Boroumandi stressed the piv

Oct 1 202515:39

Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference

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Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference Tehran – The 5th International Iran Grain Conference will convene on September 29–30, 2025, at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, gathering domestic and international stakeholders to showcase innovations and tackle pressing challenges in the grain industry. Organized by the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce, the conference will bring together representatives from the private sector, governmen

Sep 28 202511:29

Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production

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Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan Province – The southern province of Hormozgan has secured third place in Iran’s national date production rankings, a provincial official announced. According to Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, Horticulture Manager at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, the province plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, producing more than 196,000 tons of dates annually. &ldqu

Sep 17 202510:22

Iran marks National Date Day on September 16

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Iran marks National Date Day on September 16 Iran marks National Date Day on September 16 Tehran - Iran is commemorating National Date Day on September 16, a day dedicated to recognizing the cultural, economic, and nutritional significance of dates. As one of the world’s leading producers and exporters, Iran cultivates more than one million tons of dates annually across its southern provinces, making the fruit not only a staple of the national diet but also an important source of income

Sep 16 202515:57

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

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

Sep 7 202510:20

Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development

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Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development 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

Sep 2 202510:46

Fars Province exporting dates to neighboring countries

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Fars Province exporting dates to neighboring countries Fars Province exporting dates to neighboring countries Fars – The southern Fars Province, producing around 370,000 tons of premium dates annually, has secured its position as Iran’s leading date producer, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “The date harvest in Fars begins in mid-August and continues through late November. Early-season fresh soft dates (rutab) from varieties such as Ka

Aug 24 202513:18

150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official

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150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official 150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official 150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official Zarrin Dasht — The date harvest season is underway in Zarrin Dasht, Fars Province, with 150 tons of fresh dates already making their way to local markets, offering a flavorful prelude to the summer season. According to Mehdi Yousefi, Director of the Agricultural Organization in Zarrin Dasht, harvesting has beg

Aug 13 202514:26