Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms

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Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms Golestan Province – A five-hectare pilot project cultivating the salt-tolerant plant Salicornia, using seawater irrigation, has commenced in Gomishan. The initiative targets both dust storm mitigation and economic improvement for local farmers. Abbas Ali Nazeri, Director of Agriculture at the Golestan Provincial Agricultural Organ

Mar 15 202511:12

Leader warns against agricultural land conversion

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Leader warns against agricultural land conversion Leader warns against agricultural land conversion Tehran - Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, planted three saplings in his office premises on March 5, 2025 on the occasion of Iran’s National Tree Planting Day.Following the planting of these saplings, Imam Khamenei described tree planting as a beneficial act, a forward-looking endeavor, and a means of wealth creation. He underscored the importance of giving

Mar 6 202510:59

Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says

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Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says Tehran – Some 165 million saplings have been planted across the country since the start of the year 1403 as part of efforts to combat environmental crisis, according to the head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. 165 million saplings have been planted across the country in the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (which starts on March 20, 2024), Ali Teymour

Mar 3 202501:56

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

Over 80 countries destinations of Iranian dates

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Over 80 countries destinations of Iranian dates Over 80 countries destinations of Iranian dates Tehran - Iran has shipped over 194,000 tons of dates out to over 80 countries worldwide, according to the Deputy Minister of Horticulture at the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad Mahdi Boroumandi announced that in the first eight months of this year, 194,000 tons of dates worth 175 million dollars were exported from key date-producing provinces across Iran.According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Cus

Jan 15 202512:15

Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project

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Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project Tehran – The head of the Center for Forests Outside the North of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization announced that Iran aims to plant one billion trees by 2030 to meet carbon sequestration targets. "According to agreements, Iran must sequester 10 to 15 million tons of carbon by 2030," Seyed Hashem Mousavi-Nejad said.

Jan 5 202512:19

Land conservation crucial for food security, says Agriculture Minister

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Land conservation crucial for food security, says Agriculture Minister Land conservation crucial for food security, says Agriculture Minister Bojnourd – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri stressed the importance of preserving agricultural land. "Safeguarding arable land is paramount for boosting agricultural production, ensuring national food security, and achieving self-sufficiency in essential commodities," Nouri said during a recent government visit to North Khorasan prov

Dec 28 202409:11

Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024 Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024 Tehran - On 30 November, the Deputy of Water and Soil, Ministry of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in close collaboration with FAO, organized a hybrid high-level ceremony to commemorate World Soil Day 2024. The event brought together over 600 participants, including Iranian high-ranking officials such as the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh,

Dec 6 202413:34

Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16

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Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the importance of combating land degradation and desertification. Speaking at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 underway in Riyadh, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that Iran, a country vulnerable to these challenges, is committed to implementing the UNCCD. “Today, the

Dec 6 202413:24

Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties

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Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri met with his Uzbek counterpart, Ali Shir Shukurov, on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The two officials explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in agriculture, specifically focusing on technology transfer and market development.The UNCCD COP16,

Dec 4 202415:07