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

Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture plans to launch a program to increase red meat production in rural livestock farms, aiming for national self-sufficiency.According to Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs, said the production growth plan in rural livestock farms will be implemented in cooperat

Feb 2 202511:35

Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers

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Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Tehran – Agricultural service centers across the country will be equipped through a major allocation of 70 trillion rials, according to the deputy minister of management and resources. As part of this initiative, 3,000 pieces of field machinery will be provided to these centers, Dr. Shahpour A’laei Moghaddam said. The official further

Jan 29 202511:55

Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y

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Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y An official with Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 112 percent increase in the country's official exports of farmed caviar during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20 – December 20, 2024), compared to the total exports of the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Naser Karami-R

Jan 21 202507:12