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Jun 20 2026 - 13:12 - : 248 - : 248 : 1 minute(s) /--> FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming: Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems from July 1–3, 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, farmers, development partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector representatives from arou

Oct 5 202616:24

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https://en.maj.ir//editor-choice/Iran-Agrofood-2025-kicks-off-in-Tehran

May 21 2025 - 10:29 - : 551 - : 460 : 1 minute(s) /--> Iran Agrofood 2025 kicks off in Tehran Tehran - The 32nd International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2025) officially opened on Monday at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground, drawing participation from 750 Iranian and 138 foreign companies representing 13 countries. Held annually, Iran Agrofood is one of the country’s largest specialized trade events, serving as a key platform for tech

Oct 5 202615:37

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Sep 13 2026 - 12:21 - : 259 - : 259 : Less than one minute /--> Mazandaran moves to expand cage fish farming via private sector participation TEHRAN – Iran’s northern Mazandaran province is stepping up efforts to develop cage fish farming by removing production barriers, encouraging private-sector investment and strengthening the aquaculture value chain, a provincial fisheries official said. Nima Hosseinzadeh, director general of Mazandaran Fisheries, said the expansion of cage aquac

Oct 5 202614:45

Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports

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Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports Tehran - Pakistan’s growing demand for food, agricultural inputs and production equipment offers significant opportunities for Iran to expand agricultural and fisheries exports and deepen bilateral trade, an Iranian fisheries expert has said. Tara Zarei, an expert with Iran’s Fisheries Organization, said agriculture accounts for 23.4% of Pakistan&r

Oct 4 202611:05

Iran pioneers non-chemical tech to control grape pest

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Iran pioneers non-chemical tech to control grape pest Iran pioneers non-chemical tech to control grape pest Fars - Iran has deployed a non-chemical mass-trapping method for the first time to control the grape berry moth, successfully applying the technology across 25 hectares of vineyards in Fars southern province. The pilot project was carried out in Doshman-Ziari, Mamasani County, where field assessments showed the method effectively suppressed pest populations while helping protect grape yi

Oct 3 202611:21

Fars expands ridge planting to improve bean production

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Fars expands ridge planting to improve bean production Fars expands ridge planting to improve bean production Fars - Iran’s southern Fars province is expanding ridge planting for beans across more than 25,000 hectares as part of efforts to improve water efficiency, optimize farm inputs and increase crop productivity, a provincial agriculture official said. Majid Safari, director of crop affairs at the Fars Agricultural Organization, said the province has more than 47,000 hectares under p

Sep 29 202609:33

Iran seeks to cut imports by expanding domestic production

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Iran seeks to cut imports by expanding domestic production Iran seeks to cut imports by expanding domestic production Ardabil — Iran can reduce its reliance on imports of certain products by expanding domestic production and tapping the full potential of its agricultural and fisheries sectors, the head of the Fisheries Organization said. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks at the inauguration of a specialized agricultural industrial park in Ardabil Province, emphasizing the importance of

Sep 25 202609:37

Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade can triple within 2 years: Agriculture Minister

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Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade can triple within 2 years: Agriculture Minister Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade can triple within 2 years: Agriculture Minister Tashkent - Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri said agricultural trade between Iran and Uzbekistan, currently valued at around $200 million, could increase to at least $600 million within the next two years by leveraging existing capacities and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Speaking at the Iran-Uzbekistan Agric

Sep 21 202610:31

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22

Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough

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Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Tehran – Iran has imported 15 rice varieties from China, including four hybrid strains, as part of an ambitious agricultural drive to develop high-performance cultivars and slash the country's dependence on rice imports, a top official at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and

Aug 25 202612:20