Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security

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Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security Tehran – Iran is advancing integrated pest management and enhancing plant quarantine systems as part of efforts to safeguard agricultural production, strengthen food security and expand agricultural exports, according to the head of the Plant Protection Organization (PPO). Speaking during Agriculture Week, Jalili-Moqaddam said the organizatio

Jun 16 202609:17

FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development

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FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development Tehran – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reaffirmed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in advancing agriculture and strengthening food security, citing the country’s significant agricultural potential. Speaking at the opening of the Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture Exhibition, FAO Representative Farrokh Toirov said

Jun 16 202609:12

President launches 2,209 agricultural projects across Iran

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President launches 2,209 agricultural projects across Iran President launches 2,209 agricultural projects across Iran Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian officially inaugurated 2,209 agricultural projects nationwide during a virtual ceremony held as part of National Agriculture Week, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening food security and rural development. The projects, unveiled with Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri in attendance, are designed to expand agric

Jun 15 202613:02

Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head

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Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head Tehran - Iran’s southern fisheries and aquaculture industry has continued to operate and maintain production levels despite ongoing regional tensions, demonstrating the sector’s resilience and strategic importance to national food security, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rost

Jun 15 202612:57

CRISPR tech seen as key to boosting food security in Iran, official says

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CRISPR tech seen as key to boosting food security in Iran, official says CRISPR tech seen as key to boosting food security in Iran, official says Tehran - The head of the Animal Biotechnology Department at the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran has described CRISPR gene-editing technology as a powerful tool for improving livestock production and strengthening food security. Mr. Ghorbani said the technology can be used to develop disease-resistant livestock, enhance productive traits in

Jun 15 202612:48

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

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IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis

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Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars province becomes Iran’s ‘Brown Gold’ hub amid water crisis Fars – Fars Province, a major center for medicinal plants in southern Iran, is emerging as a national model for sustainable agriculture by expanding the cultivation of flixweed, a low-water-demand crop. Regarded as Iran’s “brown gold” hub, Fars has strengthened its position as the country’s leading producer of flixweed, highlighting its i

Jun 13 202612:15

Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting

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Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting New Delhi — Iran has called for expanded South-South cooperation in agriculture and food security, urging BRICS members to deepen collaboration in addressing shared challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, rural poverty, and food insecurity. Speaking at the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indi

Jun 12 202609:11

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province

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Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Markazi Province - The adoption of nanobubble technology in fish farms and greenhouses is helping transform Markazi Province in the center of Iran into a leader in smart, knowledge-based agriculture. Researchers say the technology improves oxygen retention in water, reduces water and energy consumption, and enhances gr

Jun 12 202609:01

BRICS is Iran’s strategic partner: Agriculture Minister

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BRICS is Iran’s strategic partner: Agriculture Minister BRICS is Iran’s strategic partner: Agriculture Minister Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture said BRICS is Iran's strategic partner; half of our country's agricultural imports and one-third of its agricultural exports are carried out with members of this group. According to IRNA reported on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri, on the sidelines of the first day of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Summit, emphasizing the extensive capacities

Jun 12 202608:44