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

Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification

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Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for hosting the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).During a meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Nouri emphasized the importance of regional cooperation among West Asian countries and the Persian

Dec 3 202416:40

Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification

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Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistani Assistant Minister for Climate Change Khursheed Alam met on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).The two officials discussed potential collaborations to address the growing threat of desertification in both countries.The COP16 co

Dec 3 202416:29

Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session

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Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has traveled to Riyadh to participate in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This high-level international gathering, held from December 2nd to 13th, brings together go

Dec 2 202419:22

Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029

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Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Tehran – Iran plans to double its overseas farmland to two million hectares by 2029, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.Reza Fotouhi, who oversees overseas farming projects at the Ministry, said that this expansion is part of a five-year vision plan aimed at reducing Iran's reliance on food imports.“By 2031, Iran aims to source 10 million metric tons of food imports th

Nov 30 202413:50

Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has significantly ramped up its autumn sugar beet cultivation, with over 31,700 hectares of land currently under cultivation, according to a senior agriculture official.Hesadi, the executive of the Sugar Crops Project at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that planting began in early October and is expected to continue until late December.To address growing water scarcity, the government is

Nov 27 202415:27

Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness

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Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness Tehran – Iran has been recognized as a global leader in soil conservation awareness, securing the top position in the 2024 World Soil Day international competition organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.Niazi Shahraki, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, announced the country's achievement. He emphasized the significant progre

Nov 26 202415:36

Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation

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Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation Pishva – A significant step towards promoting soil health and sustainability was taken on Sunday as the "Soil Conservation Bell" was rung at Shahid Farhang Girls' Elementary School in Pishva County. The event, attended by Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, and other government officials, aimed to raise awareness about the critical role of soil in agriculture a

Nov 19 202410:08

Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports

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Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports Bushehr – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in the date industry, securing the top spot in global date exports last year. This was announced by Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs, during a recent visit to Bushehr province. Renowned for its vast date palm plantations, Bushehr province boasts an impressive 38,000 hectares of cultivated land

Nov 19 202410:03

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46