Agriculture Minister highlights role of youth in Iran food security

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Agriculture Minister highlights role of youth in Iran food security Agriculture Minister highlights role of youth in Iran food security Tehran – Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the vital role of the Iranian youth in ensuring the country’s food security and sustainable development. “The youth can play a key role in achieving food security and sustainable development,” Nouri made the remarks on Monday, on the sidelines of a rally marking the anniversary o

Feb 10 202510:56

Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027

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Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Tehran – The Iranian government aims to produce 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat and 140 tons of caviar annually by the end of its Seventh Development Plan in 2027, according to the head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO). We are determined to boost aquaculture and enhance the county’s food security, Hamzeh Rostampour said. He noted that 20 provinces are currently active in st

Feb 9 202512:27

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan

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Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan Ground broken for advanced chemical complex in Lorestan Lorestan – Construction of a new, state-of-the-art chemical complex has begun in the Lorestan Farming and Industry Industrial Park. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri presided over the groundbreaking ceremony during a visit to the province.“This industry is one of the country's basic needs in the supply chain, especially in the field of phosphate chemical fertilizers,&rd

Feb 5 202508:09

273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies

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273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies 273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies Tehran - The head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries announced the implementation of 627 projects with an investment of 220 trillion rials in the food and processing industry sector in the Iranian year 1403 (2024-2025).He also stated that 273 of these projects will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celeb

Feb 4 202511:51

Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production

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Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production Tehran –The Iranian government plans boost the quality of its domestically produced pesticides by opening them up to competition in foreign markets, according to the head of the country's Plant Protection Organization.Maryam Jalili Moghaddam emphasized the importance of high-quality pesticides for sustainable agricultural production and high-quality food, noting that

Feb 3 202508:38

IAEO plans to reduce 40m tons of agricultural waste

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IAEO plans to reduce 40m tons of agricultural waste IAEO plans to reduce 40m tons of agricultural waste Tehran – The Iranian government has plans underway to reduce agricultural waste by 40 million tons using radiation technology, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization announced. "Radiation in the agricultural sector can lead to a reduction of 40 million tons of waste. It can also be effective in production and export processes,” Mohammad Eslami said. He added that radiati

Feb 1 202510:24

Iran targets to produce 1.8m tons of aquatic products

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Iran targets to produce 1.8m tons of aquatic products Iran targets to produce 1.8m tons of aquatic products Tehran – Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) has said his organization is planning to produce 1.8 million tons of aquatic products as outlined in the country&rsqu

Jan 26 202513:17

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50

Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op

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Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the potential for Iran and China to activate a maritime-based economy and foster collaboration in agriculture and food security, creating a vast market for domestic and international customers.In an exclusive interview with China's CCTV, Nouri extended New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people, highligh

Jan 22 202511:28