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

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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 includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Mongolia — focuses on promoting the sustainable production of drought-tolerant and high-nutrient crops such as quinoa

Oct 24 202512:28

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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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 climate. Alongside wheat, farmers cultivate barley, forage corn, cot

Oct 24 202512:26

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and protect rangelands and soil in arid and semi-arid regions. Tested on over 10,000 plants from 1

Oct 21 202512:37

AEOI head highlights importance of radiation tech in agriculture

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Ardebil – Radiation technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of agricultural products, reducing waste, and boosting productivity, according to the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI). Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Northwest Radiation Center in Ardabil Province, Mohammad Eslami expressed gratitude for the launch of the facility - the eighth of twelve planned regional irradiation hubs - attended by the Minister of Agricult

Oct 20 202508:08

East Azarbaijan, Iran’s leading almond-producing province

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Tabriz – East Azarbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, has become one of country’s major almond-producing regions, with 8,586 hectares under cultivation, including 8,316 hectares of productive orchards and 270 hectares of non-productive land, according to the deputy for Crop Production Improvement at the provincial Agricultural Organization. The province currently produces around 12,599 tons of almonds annually, with Shabestar, Ajabshir, Osku, Azarshahr, and Tabriz ranking as the top

Oct 17 202509:31

Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Tehran – The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, aiming to raise global awareness about the critical role of grasslands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems and supporting rural livelihoods, according to Tarahom Behzad, Director-General of Education, Extension, and Public Participation at Iran’s Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization. Behzad said the global initiative un

Oct 14 202523:02

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

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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 shared goals. A national conference held on Tuesday 14 October at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) to mark the World Food D

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran adopts innovative irrigation methods to combat drought in date plantations

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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. He recommended more targeted systems such as furrow and basin irrigation, which reduce water use and strengthen root growth. He also highlighted the benefits

Oct 13 202508:09

Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries

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Tehran - Iran now exports agricultural products to 80 countries, with horticultural export revenues rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi. Boroumandi described the agriculture sector as vital to national food security, stressing the need to balance feeding over 90 million Iranians with protecting soil and water resources. He said Iran’s size and population make reliance on imports unsustainable, highlighting the imp

Oct 12 202510:12

Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative

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Tehran – Iran’s “One Billion Trees” Initiative is moving forward as officials reviewed its progress at a meeting of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO). Reza Aflatooni, Head of FRWMO, said the program has revived abandoned nurseries and plays a key role in restoring the country’s ecosystems. He called for stronger private-sector participation in wood cultivation, use of treated wastewater for timber production, and site selecti

Oct 6 202512:17