President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis

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President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – The Iranian President has demanded a comprehensive overhaul of agricultural planning, emphasizing the need for a national data system and climate-appropriate cultivation patterns. In a recent surprise visit to the Ministry of Agriculture, Masoud Pezeshkian warned that ignoring water and soil resources in development efforts is unsustainable,

May 12 202519:10

160,000  ha of farmland to go under sugar beet cultivation: Official 

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160,000 ha of farmland to go under sugar beet cultivation: Official 160,000 ha of farmland to go under sugar beet cultivation: Official Tehran - A record amount of sugar beet is estimated to be produced from both spring and fall cultivation to be carried out on 160,000 hectares of plantations across the country, according to an official with the Agriculture Ministry. Peyman Hesadi, the operator of the sugar beet plan of the ministry, said, “Some 160,000 hectares of agricultural land in

May 11 202508:05

Minister unveils renewable energy plans aimed at boosting agriculture 

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Minister unveils renewable energy plans aimed at boosting agriculture Minister unveils renewable energy plans aimed at boosting agriculture Ardabil - The Agriculture Minister has declared a firm government commitment to streamline land allocation and import of solar panels, indicating a resolute push to strengthen Iran's agricultural industry. Speaking to entrepreneurs in Ardabil province, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the region's considerable agricultural potential and detailed the governme

May 10 202509:49

Iranian scholar: Agricultural trade vital for food security, social order

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Iranian scholar: Agricultural trade vital for food security, social order Iranian scholar: Agricultural trade vital for food security, social order Tehran - The strategic importance of agricultural trade in ensuring national food security and maintaining social stability was underscored by Ali Akbar Salehi, Tehran – The head of the Iranology Foundation underscored the strategic importance of agricultural trade in ensuring national food security and maintaining social stability. During

May 6 202515:18

 Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation

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Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation Tehran – The Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute, in collaboration with the Pasteur Institute of Iran, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a one-day training workshop titled "National Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)" at the Ministry of Defense. The workshop featured a

Apr 29 202506:48

 Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit

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Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Iran establishes Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat to combat water scarcit Tehran – In response to growing climate challenges, Iran has taken decisive action to safeguard its agricultural sector. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced the creation of a Permanent Agricultural Crisis Secretariat during a high-level meeting of the Crisis Management Headquarters. "The establishment of this per

Apr 28 202515:53

Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries

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Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries Isfahan exports 24,000 tons of medicinal plants to 40 countries Tehran – The central province of Isfahan exported medicinal plants, rose water, and plant essences worth more than $30 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20, 2025), according to a provincial official. Ahmadreza Raiszadeh, the director for horticulture affairs in the Agriculture Department of the province, announced that over 24,000 t

Apr 21 202512:33

Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongs

Apr 21 202506:11

Iran Ministry of Agriculture to launch Arabic service

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture to launch Arabic service Iran Ministry of Agriculture to launch Arabic service Tehran – The Public Relations and Information Center of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that it is to bow an Arabic-language website, its second foreign-language web after English. The Arabic language service will be launched with the aim of covering both national and global agricultural events, news, and developments. It will debut in a ceremony not in the too di

Apr 16 202521:16