FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran

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FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran Isfahan - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector. The FAO delegation, headed by FAO Repr

Dec 14 202510:05

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

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iran FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia&rdqu

Dec 5 202511:48

Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day

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Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Tehran - Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities. World Soil Day aims to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. In Iran, the national soil week is being marked with the theme ‘from soil and health to so

Dec 5 202511:21

FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations

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FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations Tehran – The innovative Iranian project “SarbanYar: A New IT-Based Approach to Camel Breeding – Online Monitoring, Phenotyping, and Rangeland Assessment via the SarbanYar Application (Case Study: Saghand, Yazd Province)” has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as one of th

Nov 9 202510:39

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 ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centurie

Nov 2 202509:27

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

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of

Oct 31 202510:21

Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome

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Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Estahban Fig Orchards gain global recognition in Rome Rome – Iran’s Rainfed Fig Orchards of Estahban, in southern Fars province, have been officially inscribed as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). The recognition was awarded to the Islamic Republic of Iran in honor of its enduring contribution to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity preservation in a ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organiza

Oct 31 202509:32