Hamedan expands drought-resistant forests amid water crisis

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Hamedan – Some 6,000 hectares of planted forests have been established in west-central Hamedan province as authorities push to expand tree cover using drought-tolerant species in response to worsening water scarcity and climate change. The province's total forest area now stands at roughly 45,000 hectares, including natural woodlands and plantations, according to Hamid Khazaei, head of the provincial Forestry Department. Given Hamedan's arid climate and low rainfall, afforestation effo

Aug 22 202612:06

Over 1,000 apply for social forestry program in southwest of Iran

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Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad - A community-based forestry initiative in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, southwest Iran, has attracted 1,071 applicants, with officials now reviewing their requests, the provincial natural resources chief announced. Mr. Mousavian, Director-General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management, said the program will bring 250,000 hectares of forests and rangelands under local stewardship. “The scheme covers diverse activities, including almond, walnut, poplar, an

Aug 15 202610:19

Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister

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Tehran – Iran will move forward with its Modern Forestry Plan only after thorough scientific review and full coordination among relevant authorities, with no project permitted to jeopardize the country's forests, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with senior officials from the Natural Resources Organization, Nouri stressed that forestry initiatives must be based on rigorous expert assessments, warning that even minor errors could have lasting consequences

Jul 14 202610:31

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

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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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Asia and the Pacific, held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Thursday. He said t

Apr 25 202608:48

Iran, Belarus sign documents to jointly produce agricultural machinery

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Tehran – Iran and Belarus have signed a series of new agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in agriculture, forestry, veterinary services, and plant and animal quarantine, including a plan to jointly produce agricultural machinery and potash fertilizer. The agreements were reached during a meeting between Iran’s Minister of Agriculture and Belarus’s Minister of Industry, held to follow up on commitments made during the Iranian president’s recent visit to Minsk. Un

Dec 9 202520:03

Iranian experts attending intl program on desertification control in China

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China - An international course on desertification control and land ecology protection is underway in China, organized in cooperation with the Academy of Forestry and Grassland Administration of China, the University of Tehran, and the Public Relations and International Affairs Office of Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Held from November 4 to 18, the program brings together 38 Iranian specialists from national and provincial natural resource departments.

Nov 10 202509:28

Iranian scientists recognized in Stanford’s global rankings for food security research

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have achieved notable recognition in the latest Stanford University global ranking of the world’s most-cited scientists, reflecting a strong rise in the country’s scientific standing, particularly in food security and agricultural sciences. According to reliable sources and reports, the number of Iranian scientists among the top 2% of global researchers increased from 2,326 in 2024 to 2,533 in 2025. Of these, 31 scientists from institutions under

Oct 11 202509:45

Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China

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A team of eight Iranian natural resources experts led by Dr. Seyed Nasser Emadi, advisor to the president of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, participated in the International Forestry Cooperation Seminar in China. The seminar, which was held from June 17 to July 8, 2024, aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of natural resources and forestry management. The Iranian experts attended lectures and presentations on new and innovative methods and te

Jul 4 202412:38

Iran nominates 8 villages to vie for global recognition

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As this year’s UN Tourism deadline to submit applications for the best tourism villages evaluation draws near [April 24], Iran has nominated eight most qualified villages to vie for global recognition. On Saturday, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, the deputy tourism minister, stated that the initiative proposed by the UN tourism organization, titled "Best Tourism Villages," aims to harness the existing capabilities in the tourism industry to bring about transformation, rural development, and enhance

Apr 20 202411:28

Iran, Turkey sign several agricultural cooperation agreements

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Iran, Turkey signseveral agricultural cooperation agreements Iran and Turkey signedseveral agricultural cooperation agreements during the eighth meeting of theIran-Turkey Supreme Council of Cooperation.The agreements, whichwere signed by Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht andTurkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirişci, cover a range ofareas, including trade, technical issues, education, and science.The agreements aim toboost trade in agricultural products betwee

Jan 28 202409:45