US import prices surge by most in 4 years

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US import prices surge by most in 4 years US import prices surge by most in 4 years WDC – The US import price index recorded its largest monthly increase in four years during 2026, with the war against Iran emerging as a key driver of inflationary pressures, according to US Labor Department data and analysis by Bloomberg. While President Donald Trump had promised gasoline prices below three dollars during his election campaign, prices in some US states exceeded five dollars following the

May 23 202612:05

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies

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New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies Washington – More than half of American farmers are dissatisfied with current federal policies, according to a new survey that signals growing unrest within a core Republican constituency – the president's own political base. The poll, conducted by Farm Journal in partnership with Amato Advisors, surveyed 974 farmers across 44 states. The findings reveal deep

May 19 202611:20

US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report

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US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report Tehran – The ongoing US military adventures in the Strait of Hormuz have forced British farmers to abandon chemical fertilizers in favor of seaweed, a dramatic shift that environmental experts warn could introduce severe ecological problems, according to a report. The move comes after soaring prices for imported fe

May 17 202611:55

‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’

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‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ ‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ Tehran – The head of the Public Relations Center at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to leverage the expertise of academics and media professionals to help communicate the ministry's agricultural and food security policies. Seyed Sajjad Hosseini noted that despite wartime conditions, the country has not faced major difficulties in supplying essential commodities. "War inevi

May 15 202619:25

Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers

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Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has announced an 8% increase in the delivery of chemical fertilizers to farmers this cropping year, emphasizing that domestic production will play a greater role in ensuring the country's food security. Gholamreza Nouri said that thanks to the implementation of a national cropping pattern and favorable rainfall, th

May 9 202612:00

Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricu

May 8 202606:40

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

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Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently culti

Apr 27 202611:48

Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war

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Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war Minister warns FAO conference of global food crisis amid US terrorist war Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has underscored the detrimental impact of US aggression on food security across the globe, noting that it poses a significant obstacle to the realization of the objective of "zero hunger." Nouri made the remarks in an address to the second session of the 38th Regional Conference of the

Apr 25 202608:48

Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns

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Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns Aggression against Iran worsens global food security crisis, Minister warns Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture has warned that foreign aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran has exacerbated the global food security crisis, driving up energy prices and creating worldwide shortages of essential chemical fertilizers. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Ky

Apr 16 202608:47