Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister

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Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister Iran has achieved 80 percent of crop planting goals: Minister Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has successfully implemented 80% of its national cropping pattern for the past agricultural year, according to Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Addressing a recent parliamentary session, Minister Nouri said the government-mandated plan, which aims to scientifically manage agricultural production, considers several key factors, including c

Aug 8 202512:57

FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation

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FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation FAO envoy hails ‘rich legacy’ of Razi Institute, seeks cooperation Tehran – Farrukh Toirov, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, praised the Razi Institute for its exceptional scientific capacity and longstanding legacy in vaccine production, noting that the institute’s unique expertise is not only a national asset, but a resource that sho

Aug 5 202520:27

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Researc

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture and his Tajik counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. During a recent high-level meeting between Gholamreza Nouri and Qurbon Hakimzoda. discussed strategies to deepen collaboration and outlined specific areas for future joint projects.

Jul 31 202513:56

Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations

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Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations Kunming - Agriculture ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states gathered on Wednesday in Kunming, Yunnan province, for the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, pledging to deepen agricultural cooperation and policy coordination across the region. Under the theme "Robust Policy Exchange for a Closer SCO Family of Agriculture", the meeting

Jul 31 202512:15

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

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05