Iran joins FAO global drive to cut food loss, waste

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Iran joins FAO global drive to cut food loss, waste Iran joins FAO global drive to cut food loss, waste Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture joined a global FAO-UNEP meeting on September 29, 2026, focusing on technology, policy and behavioral solutions to reduce food loss and waste across the food supply chain. The seventh observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, held at FAO headquarters in Rome with online participation, brought together government off

Sep 29 202610:10

Iran says ready to expand poultry, egg exports to Uzbekistan

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Iran says ready to expand poultry, egg exports to Uzbekistan Iran says ready to expand poultry, egg exports to Uzbekistan Tashkent - Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has called for stronger cooperation with Uzbekistan on food security, announcing Tehran’s readiness to expand exports of poultry, eggs and genetically improved cattle embryos while sharing advanced agricultural technologies with Tashkent. Nouri made the remarks during a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Ministe

Sep 21 202610:35

Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought

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Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought Iran boosts agricultural output despite drought TEHRAN – Iran has continued to increase agricultural production, particularly on irrigated land, despite worsening drought and a significant decline in water resources allocated to the sector, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said. Jafar Gohargani, acting deputy for Water and Soil Affairs at the Agriculture Ministry, said improved water and soil management has helped sustain agricultural

Sep 14 202610:43

Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official

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Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official Markazi – Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, is the only repository of Iran's bean genetic resources, housing between 1,800 and 2,000 genotypes, according to the head of the province's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Dr. Davoudi-Rad said that the province also holds the country's most important backup pomegranate gene bank in Save

Sep 8 202612:02

Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem

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Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Tehran – Iran and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have held a strategic meeting in Tehran to strengthen the country's vaccine development and biosecurity capabilities. The hybrid session brought together international experts from FAO headquarters, regional offices, and Iranian national institutions to exchange technical knowledge, assess local capacities, and i

Aug 30 202607:45

Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran

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Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran Gilan – Researchers from the Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center and the University of Gilan in northern Iran have developed a novel biological strategy to combat the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae), a major pest threatening olive production worldwide. The team designed eco-friendly traps using protein-based attr

Aug 23 202611:35

Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets

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Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets Tehran – Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) is pushing to commercialize the country's scientific, technological, and genetic assets, turning research breakthroughs into joint ventures, investment deals, and exports of specialized agricultural services and expertise. The initiative aims to take homegrown agricultural science beyo

Aug 22 202612:08

East Azarbaijan hosts Middle East’s largest modern greenhouse complex

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East Azarbaijan hosts Middle East’s largest modern greenhouse complex East Azarbaijan hosts Middle East’s largest modern greenhouse complex East Azarbiajan– Two greenhouse complexes in Jolfa county, in northwestern Iran, have been recognized as the largest modern facilities of their kind in the Middle East and among the world's top 10 hydroponic greenhouses, underscoring Iran's growing capacity for high-tech agricultural production, a senior official said. Shahram Shafiei, head of the Ea

Aug 21 202613:00

Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions

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Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions Iran introduces new rainfed wheat variety released for warm regions Tehran - Iran's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced "Mohtasham," a new rainfed bread wheat variety tailored for cultivation in the country's warm and semi-warm drylands. According to center head Mohammad Reza Al-Hosseini, the variety offers high and stable yields, strong resistance to drought and heat stress, good lo

Aug 15 202610:18

Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization

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Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Tehran – Iran has signed a landmark agreement between the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and the Fisheries Sciences Research Institute to commercialize indigenous fish breeding technologies, aiming to eliminate reliance on imported fry and complete the domestic aquaculture value chain. The memorandu

Aug 8 202612:01