Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted

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Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted Istanbul – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture called for urgent global action to curb the loss of water and food resources during a high-level international panel on preventing water and food waste in Istanbul, attended by senior officials, ministers, researchers, and international organizations. In his address on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri noted that the protection of wa

Nov 28 202511:59

Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming

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Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan launches pilot cultivation of ginger, turmeric in push for low-water farming Hamedan – The western city of Hamedan has initiated pilot cultivation of lower-water and high-value crops, the director of Horticulture at the province’s agricultural organization announced. For the first time in Hamedan, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and a range of medicinal plants—including jojoba, caparis,

Nov 22 202511:35

Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes

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Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes Healthy soil cornerstone of safe food production, official notes Tehran — Healthy soil is essential for producing safe food, sustaining life, purifying water, and resisting pollution, a senior agriculture official said, underscoring its central role in national strategies for soil protection, sustainable farming, and healthy urban development. Seyed Esmaeil Salehi, Deputy Director for Soil Improvement and Fertility at the A

Nov 16 202511:11

Minister highlights importance of modern agricultural methods in water resource management

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Minister highlights importance of modern agricultural methods in water resource management Minister highlights importance of modern agricultural methods in water resource management Tabriz - Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has called for the use of modern agricultural methods to manage water resources. “Today, new techniques are being used around the world to reduce water consumption and increase agricultural productivity. We, too, must make use of these methods. Through

Nov 14 202512:03

Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official

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Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official Tehran - The future of Iran’s export growth depends on expanding health-oriented and organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at the 14th Iran Organic Exhibition, Seyed Reza Noorani said that while the concept of organic products was little known in 2006, it has now become a national priority, with growing demand among patients

Nov 3 202511:15

Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has recorded a twentyfold increase in autumn sugar beet cultivation, reaching a production level of 2.4 million tons this year—a milestone described as historic by the head of the National Sugar Beet Research Institute. Speaking at a performance evaluation meeting, Abazar Rajabi emphasized that the expansion of autumn cultivation has not only strengthened the coun

Nov 2 202509:33

Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the cur

Nov 1 202512:18

Iranian delegation visits China’s exhibition of advanced agricultural technologies

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Iranian delegation visits China’s exhibition of advanced agricultural technologies Iranian delegation visits China’s exhibition of advanced agricultural technologies Tehran - On the second day of its visit to China, an Iranian delegation toured the Exhibition of Advanced Agricultural Technologies in Shanghai, where the latest innovations in modern agriculture were showcased. The exhibition featured drought- and stress-resistant seed varieties, agricultural drones for spraying and seeding, and

Oct 26 202513:11

Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also i

Oct 24 202512:28

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26