Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar

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Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Islamabad – Iran and Pakistan are in talks to strengthen economic cooperation through joint agricultural projects and enhanced transport corridor connectivity, including plans for cross-border rice cultivation and linking Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) to Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, a senior Iranian official

Aug 5 202508:24

Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry

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Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry Bushehr – A major aquaculture project in southern Iran is set to transform the country’s shrimp farming industry. The “Daliran Aquaculture Breeding Complex” in Bushehr Province has been hailed as a landmark initiative that integrates advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity in marine far

Aug 4 202508:11

Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states

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Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Yazd — Neyriz County in the central Yazd Province has produced and exported more than 500 tons of high-quality colored bell peppers to Russia and Persian Gulf region, according to the director of the Neyriz Agricultural Organization. The peppers were cultivated in 55,000 square meters of greenhouse space, with approximately 90% of the

Jul 30 202509:06

The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59

Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil

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Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Tehran — Iran’s livestock industry has become the country's second most important economic sector after oil, playing a pivotal role in national food security and export revenues, according to senior agricultural officials. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization, said th

Jul 28 202512:57

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan – Iran’s western Hamedan Province produces more than five million ornamental fish each year, according to the Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Karam Moradi said recently that the ornamental fish are cultivated across 37 aquaculture units in the province, 10 of which operate indu

Jul 23 202512:58

Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security

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Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Iran targets 1m hectares for overseas farming, bolstering food security Tehran – Iran is embarking on a major plan to cultivate one million hectares of land in other countries, as it seeks to enhance national food security and export its agricultural expertise. According to the Iranian minister of agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has already initiated preliminary work, signing memoranda of understanding (MOUs

Jul 20 202516:14

FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide

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FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide FAO recognizes four new sites as GIAHS, Iran maintains 4th place worldwide Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has added four new sites to its list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), recognizing traditional farming systems in the Republic of Korea, Portugal, and Tajikistan for their unique agricultural, ecological, and cultural value. Iran’s Mini

Jul 20 202512:29

Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production

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Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production Tehran – In an effort to safeguard national food security, the Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a series of targeted measures to encourage poultry farmers to ramp up production, according to the Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said that ensuring adequate protein in household diets remains a top priority amid current economic a

Jul 20 202511:13

Bushehr Province poultry farms hatch 2.1m chicks

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Bushehr Province poultry farms hatch 2.1m chicks Bushehr Province poultry farms hatch 2.1m chicks Bushehr – Poultry farms in Bushehr Province recorded the hatching of 2.1 million chicks last month, signaling a steady continuation of chicken meat production across the region, according to Morteza Bahrani, Head of the Bushehr Agricultural Organization. Bahrani noted that the chick hatching aligns with production targets aimed at ensuring a stable supply of poultry meat. “With 2.1 mil

Jul 20 202506:38