Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunday on the occassion of the new crop year, Nouri announced that agriculture had moved from - 4.4% contraction to +3.2% growth over

Sep 28 202509:01

Iran registers significant growth in wheat production this year, official says

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Tehran - The deputy minister for Crop Production at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that wheat deliveries to purchasing centers in 2025 have nearly doubled compared with 2021. Speaking at the inaugural National Crop Pattern Conference, Majid Anjafi emphasized that such progress, achieved under harsher drought conditions, reflects improved productivity in the country’s agricultural sector. He explained that while 4.5 million tons of wheat were delivered to state purchasin

Sep 21 202514:44

Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues

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Tehran - Iran is anticipating a strong pistachio harvest this year, boosting prospects for increased foreign currency earnings from its leading agricultural export. Jalil Karbakhsh, a senior member of the National Pistachio Association, announced on Saturday that production of dried pistachios is expected to reach 240,000 metric tons in 2025 - about 9% higher than last year. He noted that final figures could climb further as harvesting continues through late October. According to Karbakhs

Sep 14 202510:53

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 unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion improvement in the country’s agricultural trade balance, which narrowed the deficit from $11 billion to $8

Sep 7 202510:11

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production, infrastructure modernization, and rising export levels. He affirmed that “

Sep 3 202510:21

Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government

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Tehran - In a press conference marking Government Week, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture affirmed that ensuring food security is the foremost responsibility of any government. Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture’s press briefing, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the 14th government’s commitment to transparency and honesty, stressing that the ministry is dedicated to providing clear and comprehensive responses to questions and concerns in the agricultural sector. Highlighting th

Aug 31 202522:02

Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official

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Tehran - Iran has purchased more than 7.7 million tons of domestically grown wheat worth 155.9 trillion tomans (approximately $3 billion) through its guaranteed procurement program during the spring season, a senior agriculture official said. Saeed Rad, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) said the government has purchased wheat from 594,000 farmers, totaling 1.55 million consignments through 1,140 procurement centers nationwide. According

Aug 19 202511:25

Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity

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Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out stabilized cropping patterns in orchards to counter the impacts of climate change and water scarcity, according to the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry. Dariyoush Salempour called this approach a “smart strategy” that combines scientific planning with traditional local knowledge. These cropping models are being developed in various regions by factoring in technical and economic

Aug 19 202511:21

Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages

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South Khorasan - The Agricultural Organization in Qaenat, South Khorasan province, has introduced the cultivation of guar in the fields of the Eslamabad Agricultural Joint Stock Company as a natural green manure to enhance soil quality and resilience against drought. Mr. Ramezani, director of the organization, said the initiative aims to improve soil fertility while addressing the region’s pressing climate challenges. “Guar, an annual herbaceous plant with deep roots, thrives in ar

Aug 19 202511:16