Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan

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Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Hamedan — Capparis, a drought-tolerant medicinal plant with low water requirements, has been introduced for the first time in Asadabad County, situated in Hamedan western province. According to Moslem Hassanabadi, Director of the Asadabad County Agricultural Organization, 30 hectares of local farmland have been allocated to the cultivation of Capparis

Dec 13 202511:40

Iran President highlights importance of major corridor for expanding transit cooperation

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Iran President highlights importance of major corridor for expanding transit cooperation Iran President highlights importance of major corridor for expanding transit cooperation Astana – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the strategic importance of the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran transit corridor for boosting regional trade and transportation links, highlighting that the corridor offers significant potential for expanding cooperation and improving connectivity.

Dec 12 202508:47

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advanc

Dec 7 202509:41

Fisheries export reach $400m in H1

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Fisheries export reach $400m in H1 Fisheries export reach $400m in H1 Tehran - Hamzeh Rostampour, head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 20 to 30 percent growth in fisheries production compared to the current (Iranian calendar) year's forecasts and $400 million in exports of various fisheries and aquaculture products in the first half of the year (March 21-September 21). Making the remarks in Iran’s 9th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2025), the official

Dec 6 202511:24

Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons

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Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector is entering a new phase of growth, marked by a sharp increase in distant-water fishing (DWF) and fresh investments aimed at boosting employment and production, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced. Addressing a press briefing during the national Fisheries Exhibition, Hamzeh Rostampour said that

Dec 5 202511:43

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security Tehran - The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO says soil is far more than a physical resource - it underpins environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, peace, and global food security. Speaking at the International Symposium on World Soil Day, hosted by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hassan

Dec 1 202511:22

Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow

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Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow Tehran - Iran’s agricultural diplomacy took a significant leap forward this week as the Minister of Agriculture concluded a high-level visit to Moscow, securing a series of strategic agreements with Russia and advancing parallel talks with Kazakhstan. During negotiations with senior Russian officials, Iran and Russia f

Nov 28 202511:52

Iran marks National Olive Day

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Iran marks National Olive Day Iran marks National Olive Day Tehran - As Iran marks National Olive Day on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, an

Nov 25 202514:51

Bushehr turning into Iran’s leading producer of farmed shrimp, algae

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Bushehr turning into Iran’s leading producer of farmed shrimp, algae Bushehr turning into Iran’s leading producer of farmed shrimp, algae Bushehr – The southern Bushehr province has reaffirmed its status as Iran’s top hub for farmed shrimp and algae production, according to the director general of the province’s Fisheries Department. “So far this year, Bushehr has produced 90 tons of algae and 12,000 tons of farmed shrimp,” Aqil Amini said. He highlighted the pr

Nov 22 202511:39