Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongside high protein content, large seed size, and optimal plant height for mechanical

Apr 21 202506:11

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is the full text of the Minister’s speech at the meeting in Brasilia Mr. Chairman, His Excellency Mr. Carlos Favaro,

Apr 18 202509:55

Iran exports 1.3b worth of pistachios in ten months

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Tehran - Iran has managed to export pistachios worth over $1.3 billion to various countries in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs said. According to Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran exported 1.3 billion worth of pistachios to various countries from March 2024 to January 19, 2025. Last year, Iran exported €65 million of pistachio nuts and €27 million of shelled pistachios to

Feb 11 202511:38

Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers

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Tehran – Agricultural service centers across the country will be equipped through a major allocation of 70 trillion rials, according to the deputy minister of management and resources. As part of this initiative, 3,000 pieces of field machinery will be provided to these centers, Dr. Shahpour A’laei Moghaddam said. The official further highlighted the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the world, including droughts, floods, storms, dust storms, and pests, which have ca

Jan 29 202511:55

Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months

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Tehran- Iran exported some 121,000 tons of pistachio to 62 countries during the first nine of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (to end on March 20), the director general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture said. "Pistachios rank first in agricultural exports, generating 1.2 billion US dollars in foreign exchange,” Salempur added. Although Iran is mostly known for its vast hydrocarbon resources, there are some other precious products that people all aroun

Jan 28 202511:50

Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety

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Tehran – In a significant advancement for Iranian agriculture, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute has successfully developed the country's first drought-resistant safflower variety. This breakthrough, announced by the institute's director, underscores the organization's commitment to improving crop resilience in the face of climate change. To further support this achievement, the institute has established a dedicated center for producing high-quality, disease-free seeds.

Dec 23 202416:03

Iran seeking to diversify fodder options better suited to arid conditions

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TEHRAN – Iran is taking steps to enhance its feed self-sufficiency by shifting towards drought-resistant and salt-tolerant fodder crops. This move aims to reduce reliance on costly imported feed, such as soybean meal and corn, while simultaneously conserving water resources in a region grappling with chronic water scarcity. The Ministry of Agriculture is spearheading this initiative, implementing a rigorous grading system for feed mills to ensure the production of high-quality feed. Ut

Dec 21 202415:55

Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16

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Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the importance of combating land degradation and desertification. Speaking at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 underway in Riyadh, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that Iran, a country vulnerable to these challenges, is committed to implementing the UNCCD. “Today, the need for effective actions to combat desertification and drought and mitigate the impacts of climate change is felt more than ever. The Isl

Dec 6 202413:24

Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties

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Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri met with his Uzbek counterpart, Ali Shir Shukurov, on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The two officials explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in agriculture, specifically focusing on technology transfer and market development.The UNCCD COP16, which began on December 12th in Riyadh, aims to address global challenges such as desertification,

Dec 4 202415:07

Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification

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Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for hosting the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).During a meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Nouri emphasized the importance of regional cooperation among West Asian countries and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in developing a targeted plan to address the pressing issue of desertification.The COP16 conference, which b

Dec 3 202416:40