Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival

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Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival Gilan - The 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival was held in Gilan province, situated along the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, celebrating one of Iran’s most iconic native breeds and highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy. Saleh Mohammadi, Head of Gilan’s Agricultural Organization, said the festival aims to reaffirm the identity of the Caspian horse and

Dec 5 202511:32

Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day

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Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Tehran - Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities. World Soil Day aims to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. In Iran, the national soil week is being marked with the theme ‘from soil and health to so

Dec 5 202511:21

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

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister

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Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced that Iranian pomegranates are not only safe but entirely organic, emphasizing that, thanks to researchers’ efforts, no chemical pesticides have been used in the country’s pomegranate orchards. Speaking at the 4th Nati

Nov 30 202512:42

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities: identification, cons

Nov 29 202511:34

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says

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Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Tehran - Marking Iran’s National Olive Day, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the critical role of olive cultivation in addressing the global climate crisis. Boroumandi said olive groves are “part of the global solution” to climate change, noting their capacity to absorb and store carb

Nov 29 202511:28

Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted

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Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted Agriculture Minister: Not a drop of water should be wasted Istanbul – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture called for urgent global action to curb the loss of water and food resources during a high-level international panel on preventing water and food waste in Istanbul, attended by senior officials, ministers, researchers, and international organizations. In his address on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri noted that the protection of wa

Nov 28 202511:59

Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports

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Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Fisheries Department says the southern region is rapidly advancing toward becoming a national center for the production and export of farmed aquatic products, with strategic development efforts concentrated in the coastal counties of Bushehr, Ganaveh, and Deylam. The Director-General of Bushehr Fisheries emphasized the need to continue ide

Nov 28 202511:54

Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says

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Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says Iran, Russia trade booming, minister says Moscow – The volume of trade between Iran and Russia is gaining momentum, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced during a visit to Moscow. Gholamreza Nouri said that significant quantities of Russian-origin livestock feed have been stockpiled in Iran’s northern ports - a move aimed at bolstering national food security and ensuring a stable supply of essential inputs. He noted that cooperat

Nov 28 202511:46

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