FAO takes a step forward to support Iranian experts in developing and appraising green projects

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FAO takes a step forward to support Iranian experts indeveloping and appraising green projectscolor#003B43">The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), as part of its ongoing efforts in supporting Iran to enhance itsnational capabilities to adapt and mitigate climate change, provides anothertraining opportunity for Iranian experts, enhancing their knowledge and skillsto scale up climate investment for the agricultural and rural developmentsectors, leverage partnerships with

Dec 31 202016:23

Production of 5 million tons of spring sugar beet this year in Iran

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Production of 5 million tons of spring sugar beet this yearin IranExecutor of sugar beet project of Ministry of Jihad- Agriculture predictedmore than 5 million tons of spring sugar beet will be produced in the countrythis year.Peyman Hesadi, referring to the spring sugar beet harvestperiod and the operation of the country's sugar factories from the end ofSeptember this year in western provinces, including West Azerbaijan, andArdabil said So far, the crop of more than 1100 hectares has been harve

Dec 26 202015:51

20% growth in cotton production in Iran last year

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Executor of the cotton project of the Ministry ofJihad-Agriculture said with the increase in yield per unit area under cottoncultivation, the production of this product has increased by 20% in the lastyear.Ebrahim Hezar-Jareebi added This year, both the area undercultivation and the quality of the farms are better than last year, so that theyield has reached 2,700 kg per hectare, which shows an increase of 200 kgcompared to last year.The executor of the cotton project of the Ministry ofJihad-Agr

Dec 23 202022:56

Five Steps to Ensure Food Safety

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FAO, WHO recommend five steps to ensure food safetyWhile the readyaccess to safe and nutritious food is a basic human right, the recentestimations indicate that consuming contaminated food – with bacteria, viruses,toxins or chemicals – affects one out of 12 inhabitants of the earth, makingalmost 600 million people sick and leading to over 420,000 deaths per annum,the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the WorldHealth Organization (WHO) report. Unsafe fo

Dec 14 202018:28

Extraterrestrial cultivation in the field of fisheries

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, Production of 52 thousand tons of shrimp in Iran by the end of this yearThe head of the fisheries organization of Iran, afterstating that at least 12,000 hectares of land suitable for shrimp cultivationhas been planted this year, predicted that the amount of farmed shrimpproduction in 2020 will reach 52,000 tons. The head of the fisheriesorganization of Iran enumerated the significant projects in the year 2020 forthe country's fisheries sector, shrimp breeding, sturgeon farming, sea fishfarmin

Dec 12 202019:22

FAO calls on member countries to take action on Antimicrobial Resistance in food chains

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FAO calls on member countries to take action onAntimicrobial Resistance in food chains AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human andanimal health with serious implications for both food safety and food andnutrition security, and the economic wellbeing of millions of farminghouseholds, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)warns.AMR is the capacityof microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites – to res

Dec 6 202019:46

Inauguration of the largest greenhouse project in the Middle East in Iran

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The largest greenhouse project in the Middle East wasinaugurated in East Azerbaijan by order of the President.The 80-hectare greenhouse complex, and five summergreenhouse production projects were opened by video conference in the Aras FreeZone (Jolfa) by order of the President. Dr. Hasan Rouhani, The president said at the inauguration ofthe large greenhouse complex We "Arial",sans-serif;">اhave an 80-hectare greenhouse inthe Aras Free Zone, which is one of the largest greenhouse projec

Dec 5 202016:10

Announcing the readiness of Iran and Azerbaijan to develop agricultural cooperation

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Announcing the readiness of Iran and Azerbaijan to developagricultural cooperation The Minister of Jihad-Agriculture, Kazem Khavazi stated in ajoint meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijanthat The President of Iran emphasizes the expansion of economic relationsbetween Iran and Azerbaijan, and we believe that there are many potential economic,and cultural fields of cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan. Khavazi also added that These collaborations can includethe d

Nov 30 202013:35

Establishment of the National Caviar Museum of Iran in cooperation with UNESCO

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Establishment of the National Caviar Museum of Iran incooperation with UNESCO In order to expand cooperation between the parent company ofAgricultural Services and the National Commission for UNESCO with Iran, amemorandum of understanding was approved by the parties in the presence ofSeyyed Mohammad Mojabi, the CEO of the company, and Hojjat-ollah Ayyoubi,Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO, and Iran.According to this memorandum, the parties will cooperate inestablishing the

Nov 28 202021:12

FAO provides Iran with additional pesticide sprayers, supporting the country in fighting against Desert Locust

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FAO provides Iran with additional pesticide sprayers,supporting the country in fighting against Desert Locust white">Benefitted from theFAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme, FAO hands-over the 4th shipment ofDesert Locust equipment including pesticide sprayers to Iran’s Plant ProtectionOrganization to further boost the country’s capacity to curb the spread of thismigratory pest.white">Tehran – As part of concerted actions coordinated by the Food andAgriculture Organizati

Nov 24 202016:47