Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment plan aimed at transforming the economic participation of rural and nomadic women. The initiative sets major goals, including the rollout of 3,000 specialized training courses and direct support for one million women through skill-building programs. Tahereh Ghayoomi, Advisor to the Minister on Women’s Affairs, said the program is designed to address longstanding structural, cultural, and legal barriers that ha

Sep 23 202514:04

Razi Institute develops breakthrough antivenom for Iran deadliest snakes

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Tehran – The prestigious Iranian Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has managed to develop a new seven-component antivenom that has already saved the lives of four people in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan bitten by the “Siahmar,” regarded as one of Iran’s most dangerous snakes. Announcing the breakthrough, Ali Es-haqi, President of the Razi Institute, said the achievement followed reports of multiple fatalities in the region caused by Siahmar bit

Sep 22 202506:00

IVO head calls for expansion of core Industries in agriculture, livestock

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Tehran - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization (IVO) underlined the urgent need to expand upstream and core industries in the veterinary and agricultural sectors. Alireza Rafieepour said that boosting the production of veterinary medicines, sanitary products, and livestock-related industries could generate substantial added value for the economy while creating new jobs across the country. Effective management of the nation’s livestock population, including small and large a

Sep 22 202505:52

FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, making the integrity of the supply chain essential for farmers’ l

Sep 22 202505:48

Tehran to host 17th IBEX 2025

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Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran is set to host the 17th International Exhibition of the Grain, Flour, and Bread Industry (IBEX 2025) from September 17 to 20, 2025, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. Recognized as one of the region’s largest and most specialized events in the grain and bakery sector, IBEX 2025 will bring together domestic and international companies, industry experts, and technology providers to showcase the latest innovations in grain production

Sep 14 202513:38

Iran projects record pistachio harvest, eyes higher export revenues

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Tehran - Iran is anticipating a strong pistachio harvest this year, boosting prospects for increased foreign currency earnings from its leading agricultural export. Jalil Karbakhsh, a senior member of the National Pistachio Association, announced on Saturday that production of dried pistachios is expected to reach 240,000 metric tons in 2025 - about 9% higher than last year. He noted that final figures could climb further as harvesting continues through late October. According to Karbakhs

Sep 14 202510:53

Over 6,500 tons of agricultural products exported from Khorramshahr, Shalamcheh in August

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Khorramshahr — More than 6,500 tons of agricultural products were exported through the Khorramshahr and Shalamcheh customs checkpoints in August, according to local agricultural officials. Yaser Sharifi, head of Khorramshahr’s Agricultural Office, highlighted the strategic importance of the two border points in facilitating the supply of agricultural goods to both domestic and international markets. “More than 6,500 tons of agricultural produce were exported through the Kho

Sep 14 202509:42

East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports

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East Azarbaijan – East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, is expanding the cultivation of sumac to increase export revenues and strengthen its position in international markets, a senior agricultural official announced. According to Sadeq Naderi, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement at the provincial Agricultural Organization, East Azarbaijan currently ranks fourth nationwide with 490 hectares of orchards and an annual output of 380 tons, while leading the country in produc

Sep 12 202509:32

Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south

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Fasa – A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new export terminal dedicated to greenhouse products and the second phase of a 7,750-head livestock complex in Fasa of Fars southern province. The event, held last week on Thursday, brought together senior officials, including Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister for Horticulture; Fars Governor Amiri; Fasa’s Member of Parliament Mohammadi; Bahjat Haghighi, Head of the Fars Agricultural Organization; and the county governor. Th

Sep 12 202509:22

Qazvin holds leading position in Iran grape, raisin sector

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Qazvin – As the annual grape harvest gets underway across thousands of hectares of fertile land, the province of Qazvin, situated some 150 km northwest of Tehran, has reaffirmed its status as the undisputed leader of Iran's raisin industry and a key player in the national grape market. Official figures released by the province’s Agriculture Organization reveal that harvesting has begun across all 38,500 hectares of productive vineyards in the province, with an anticipated yield of

Sep 9 202512:05