Urban agriculture key to future food security

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Urban agriculture key to future food security Urban agriculture key to future food security Tehran - Rapid population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and expanding urbanization are placing mounting pressure on traditional food systems, positioning urban agriculture as an increasingly important response. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects the global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050, with more than 70 percent living in cities. The United Nations’ Sust

Feb 24 202611:38

Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products

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Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products Tehran - About 650 technology units and knowledge-based firms under Iran’s National Agricultural and Natural Resources Science and Technology Park have developed between 1,000 and 1,500 agricultural technology products, according to the park’s president. Hossein Lotfali-Zadeh said the products cover fields including soil and water management, agricultural

Feb 22 202611:19

Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation

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Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan begins slope orchard program with almond, olive cultivation Lorestan - Iran’s western Lorestan Province has launched a program to develop orchards on sloped, low-yield lands using drought-resistant crops such as almonds and olives, aiming to boost productivity while reducing pressure on water resources, an official said. Mr. Beiranvand, head of horticulture at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said the i

Feb 21 202608:43

Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output

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Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output Hamedan leads Iran in medicinal plant production, tops fennel output Hamedan – The western Hamedan Province, covering just 1.2% of Iran’s land area, accounts for about 4% of the country’s medicinal plant cultivation and output, positioning it as a major national hub, according to the provincial Agricultural Organization. Horticulture Director Behrouz Foroozanfar said the province hosts 4% of Iran’s med

Feb 15 202608:26

IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs

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IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs Tehran - Expanding aquaculture in underdeveloped regions, the Makran coastline, and saline waters could generate significant foreign currency revenue and large-scale employment, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour, deputy agriculture minister and fisheries chief, said that production in marginal lands and brackish en

Feb 14 202610:00

Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province

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Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province Flaked grain processing plant opens in Qom province Qom - A new flaked grain processing plant operated by Rouzamad Livestock and Poultry Feed Production Company has been officially inaugurated in Iran’s Qom Province, located 125 kilometers south of Tehran, coinciding with the Ten-Day Dawn (Fajr) celebrations. The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of the National Land Affairs Organization, along with senior provincial and nationa

Feb 9 202608:17

Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official

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Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official Ilam self-sufficient in major strategic agri products: Provincial official Ilam – The western Ilam Province has reached self-sufficiency in major strategic agricultural products and now produces nearly three times its domestic demand for wheat, according to the head of the Ilam Agriculture Organization. Speaking at a meeting of the Provincial Administrative Council attended by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri

Feb 7 202610:53

Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts

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Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Bandar Abbas - Iran is rapidly expanding aquaculture projects along its southern coastal provinces, including Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Sistan-Baluchestan, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced during a visit to a 400-hectare shrimp farm in Bandar Abbas, a port city bounded by the Persian Gulf. Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Director of

Feb 6 202609:23

Iran Space Research Institute’s capabilities tapped to support agricultural development

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Iran Space Research Institute’s capabilities tapped to support agricultural development Iran Space Research Institute’s capabilities tapped to support agricultural development Tehran - The Advisor to Iran’s Minister of Agriculture for Youth and Elites, during a visit to the Iran Space Research Institute (ISRI), underscored the institute’s latest achievements and highlighted the strong potential of satellite imagery to enhance productivity and drive development in the agricultural sec

Jan 23 202601:37

Ministry of Agriculture to mobilize full capacity to drive agricultural growth, Development: Minister

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Ministry of Agriculture to mobilize full capacity to drive agricultural growth, Development: Minister Ministry of Agriculture to mobilize full capacity to drive agricultural growth, Development: Minister Tehran- Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri on Tuesday issued a key message, highlighting the resolve of his ministry to deploy all its capacities in pursuit of the growth and development of the agricultural sector. What follows is the full text of his message: We give thanks to

Jan 20 202610:58