BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is th

Apr 18 202509:55

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads

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Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Iran turns to solar power, coastal development to empower nomads Tehran – In a move to modernize traditional lifestyles while boosting regional development, Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization has unveiled a dual strategy focusing on renewable energy and maritime economic integration for southern tribal populations. According to a report by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government will install

Apr 6 202514:59

Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Iran, FAO hold joint workshops on mycotoxin management in pistachios Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, organized a series of specialized training workshops aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in the pistachio value chain. Held on January 26 to February 5 2025, the initiative focused on d

Mar 19 202510:02

Iran greenhouse farming sees 161 percent growth in ten years

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Iran greenhouse farming sees 161 percent growth in ten years Iran greenhouse farming sees 161 percent growth in ten years Tehran – Iran's greenhouse farming sector has experienced a remarkable 161% expansion over the past ten years, according to the latest agricultural census, signaling a significant boost to the nation's food security efforts. The findings, released by the Statistical Center of Iran, indicate the sector now supports over 36,000 producers. Gholamreza Goudarzi, head of

Mar 16 202511:44

Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources

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Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri described the preservation of natural resources as a national duty, emphasizing that resources belong to the people, not just the government. “Natural resources are not government property; they are a national treasure belonging to the people," Nouri said recently during a nation

Mar 12 202511:53

Minister outlines food security goals

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Minister outlines food security goals Minister outlines food security goals Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture detailed the 14th government's commitment to food security and agricultural growth, highlighting the sector's 3.3% economic growth and outlining key achievements and plans.In remarks on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri also emphasized the government's dedication to serving the nation under the banner of national unity.He further described food security as a “core pillar of nati

Mar 1 202508:35

Sistan and Baluchestan witnesses surge in agricultural exports

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Sistan and Baluchestan witnesses surge in agricultural exports Sistan and Baluchestan witnesses surge in agricultural exports Zahedan – Sistan and Baluchestan province has witnessed a significant boost in agricultural exports and a sharp decline in reliance on imports over the past 10 months, according to Alireza Dehmardeh. A total of 1,504,596 tons of agricultural products were traded through the province's seven plant quarantine centers (Milak, Pishin, Mirjaveh, Gamshad, Chabahar, Rimda

Feb 17 202509:52

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Tehran – Iran's annual production of agricultural and livestock products has reached 127 million tons, the deputy minister of agriculture said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour hailed the performance of the Ministry of Agriculture's research centers for this significant growth, despite challenges posed by climate and limited water resources. Currently, Iran imports only 5%

Feb 9 202512:09

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