Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation

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Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation Tehran - Iran has been awarded the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2024 in recognition of its leadership in soil conservation, education, and public awareness, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced. Farukh Toirov, FAO Representative in Iran, highlighted the country’s active role in th

Oct 11 202511:10

Iran walnut capital sets sights on global markets with exclusive brand

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Iran walnut capital sets sights on global markets with exclusive brand Iran walnut capital sets sights on global markets with exclusive brand Tuyserkan – Tuyserkan, nicknamed Iran's city of walnut, is taking a major step toward global recognition with the launch and registration of an exclusive trademark for its world-class walnuts. Sajad Mohammad Asghari, Director of Tuyserkan’s Agricultural Organization, announced that the newly designed brand will significantly enhance the inter

Oct 8 202509:56

Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons

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Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Iran pistachio exports surpass 2b dollars as 2025 harvest set at 240,000 tons Rafsanjan – Iran’s pistachio industry is strengthening its global footprint, with exports exceeding $2 billion in the past 17 months and this year’s harvest projected at 240,000 tons, a senior official said. Dariyoush Salempour, the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry, announced that

Sep 28 202511:20

Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO

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Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO Tehran – The Agricultural Insurance Fund of Iran has called for strengthening international cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), emphasizing the strategic role of agricultural insurance in safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods and building resilience against natural disasters. In a recent meeting with

Sep 22 202505:58

FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture

Sep 22 202505:48

Razi Institute joins WHO global cGMP Vaccine Training Marathon

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Razi Institute joins WHO global cGMP Vaccine Training Marathon Razi Institute joins WHO global cGMP Vaccine Training Marathon Tehran - The Razi Institute for Vaccine and Serum Research has joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) sixth virtual cGMP Training Marathon on vaccine production. Announcing the participation, Dr. Soheila Moradi said the Institute’s involvement reflects its commitment to strengthening specialized expertise and aligning its vaccine production practices w

Sep 21 202514:42

Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Iran joins global water scarcity framework

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Iran joins global water scarcity framework Iran joins global water scarcity framework Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially joined the global framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG), according to the country’s Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi. Niazi said the membership will both enhance the country’s expertise in water and soil management and strengthen its role in specialized international forums. The decision follows Niazi’s

Sep 16 202507:54

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and internation

Sep 7 202510:20

Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer

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Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Tehran - Iran has secured the fourth spot globally in honey production, thanks to its thriving beekeeping industry, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad reported that according to the 2024 national census, Iranian beekeepers managed 10.8 million honeybee colonies across 92,122 apiaries, producing roughly 128,000 tons of honey. This achievement place

Aug 24 202512:55