Minister emphasizes agriculture, food security as cornerstones of Iran-Russia agricultural relations

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Minister emphasizes agriculture, food security as cornerstones of Iran-Russia agricultural relations Minister emphasizes agriculture, food security as cornerstones of Iran-Russia agricultural relations Moscow – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said agriculture and food security are cornerstones for a strong agricultural and economic cooperation between Iran and Russia. “An agreement has been reached to establish Iran-Russia Joint Agricultural Cooperation Committe

Jan 17 202507:24

Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project

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Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project Tehran – Iran has produced 164 million seedlings as part of its major One Billion Tree Planting Project since the start of the Iranian calendar year, a report says. The project, endorsed by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, aims to enhance the country's forest cover and combat desertification in a period of

Jan 11 202511:51

Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project

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Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project Tehran – The head of the Center for Forests Outside the North of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization announced that Iran aims to plant one billion trees by 2030 to meet carbon sequestration targets. "According to agreements, Iran must sequester 10 to 15 million tons of carbon by 2030," Seyed Hashem Mousavi-Nejad said.

Jan 5 202512:19

Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s da

Jan 5 202512:05

New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation

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New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation Tehran – The Deputy of Research and Technology at the Sugar Beet Research and Seed Production Institute announced the registration of 45 new domestic sugar beet varieties in the national plant variety list. Over the past decade, the institute has consistently introduced an average of two new varieties annually. These improved varieties are specifically b

Dec 25 202410:55

Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation

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Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Tehran – The head of the Research Institute for Seed and Plant Improvement announced a remarkable 70% surge in rapeseed cultivation during the 2024 crop year. Mohammad Zamanian said the country’s total rapeseed production this year has surged from 145,000 tons to a record 280,000 tons compared to the same period last year. He emphasized the pivotal role of the institute’s Oilseed O

Dec 24 202410:48

Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover

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Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Tehran - The acting head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization stressed the critical role of public engagement in expanding the country's green spaces. Ali Teymoori emphasized the importance of the "One Billion Trees" initiative, launched in response to the Leader's call for every Iranian to plant at least one tree annually, saying this ambitious campai

Dec 22 202411:20

Iran says ready to share its agri expertise with Uzbekistan

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Iran says ready to share its agri expertise with Uzbekistan Iran says ready to share its agri expertise with Uzbekistan Tashkent – In a move to bolster agricultural cooperation, Iran has offered to share its advanced agricultural technologies and expertise with Uzbekistan. Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri, during a recent meeting with Uzbek officials, emphasized the potential for fruitful collaboration in various areas, including potato production, processing, seed expo

Dec 9 202407:44

Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16

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Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the importance of combating land degradation and desertification. Speaking at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 underway in Riyadh, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that Iran, a country vulnerable to these challenges, is committed to implementing the UNCCD. “Today, the

Dec 6 202413:24

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