Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says

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Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has risen from 28 million tons in 1979 to 139 million tons in 2025, a 435% increase despite growing water shortages, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking during Agriculture Week, the minister said the growth reflects significant gains in productivity, with average crop yields increasing from 2.7 tons per hectare be

Jun 21 202613:18

FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems

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FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming: Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems from July 1–3, 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, farmers, development partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector repr

Jun 20 202613:12

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

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Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp

Jun 20 202613:09

Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues

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Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues Tehran – Iranian researchers have developed a technology that converts sugarcane harvesting residues into livestock feed, offering a sustainable solution to reduce agricultural waste and support food security. The innovation, titled “Production of Livestock Feed Silage from Sugarcane Residues,” was developed by Afrouz Sharifi of the Khuzestan A

Jun 20 202613:06

Middle East’s largest olive complex set to open in Iran, official says

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Middle East’s largest olive complex set to open in Iran, official says Middle East’s largest olive complex set to open in Iran, official says Tehran – The Middle East’s largest olive production complex is on the verge of becoming operational in Iran, according to the Chairman of the National Olive Council of Iran. Mehdi Abbasi said Iran is currently the world’s 13th-largest olive producer, adding that olives grown in Zanjan Province have been officially registered with the In

Jun 19 202618:32

Iran set to emerge as region’s food hub, Agriculture Minister says

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Iran set to emerge as region’s food hub, Agriculture Minister says Iran set to emerge as region’s food hub, Agriculture Minister says Tehran — Iran is poised to become a major regional food hub, driven by economic reforms, expanding trade corridors, and the country's strategic geographic position, Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking to journalists at the 33rd International Iran Agrofood Exhibition, Nouri said Iran had successfully maintained the uninterrupted supply o

Jun 19 202612:30

Iran Agrofood 2026 kicks off in Tehran

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Iran Agrofood 2026 kicks off in Tehran Iran Agrofood 2026 kicks off in Tehran Tehran – The 33rd edition of the Iran Agrofood Exhibition (2026) was officially opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, marking the start of one of the Middle East's premier trade events for the agriculture and food industries. The opening ceremony was attended by Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister for Economic Planning; Mohammad-Reza Talaei, Acting Depu

Jun 19 202612:27

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds

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Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a new project to conserve endangered indigenous livestock breeds and strengthen rural livelihoods in northwest Iran. Speaking at the project’s launch, FAO Representative Farrukh Toirov stressed the importa

Jun 16 202609:27

Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production

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Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production Alborz harvests 951 tons of medicinal plants, expands greenhouse production Tehran – Alborz Province, which is situated 10 km west of Tehran, harvested 951 tons of medicinal plants, saffron and damask rose from 305 hectares of farmland over the past year, reflecting the province’s growing focus on high-value agricultural products. According to Masoud Younesi, Deputy for Crop Production at the Alborz Agricul

Jun 16 202609:22

Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security

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Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security Tehran – Iran is advancing integrated pest management and enhancing plant quarantine systems as part of efforts to safeguard agricultural production, strengthen food security and expand agricultural exports, according to the head of the Plant Protection Organization (PPO). Speaking during Agriculture Week, Jalili-Moqaddam said the organizatio

Jun 16 202609:17