Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced

Nov 7 202511:57

Iran Eurasia summit explores expansion of agricultural, trade cooperation

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Iran Eurasia summit explores expansion of agricultural, trade cooperation Iran Eurasia summit explores expansion of agricultural, trade cooperation Tehran - The fourth Iran–Eurasia Strategic Summit was held with a focus on standards, inspection, quarantine, and veterinary affairs, aiming to enhance cooperation between Iran and member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and to address technical requirements for expanding trade. Saghar Soltani-Nejad, Director General of the Quaran

Oct 28 202511:43

Mazandaran registers two-fold rise in Kiwi exports

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Mazandaran registers two-fold rise in Kiwi exports Mazandaran registers two-fold rise in Kiwi exports Mazandaran – The northern Mazandaran Province has witnessed a significant surge in kiwi exports this year, driven by a twofold increase in production, according to a provincial official. Hamid Naderian, Director of Plant Protection Department in the province, told Fars News Agency that kiwi exports from Mazandaran began on September 28 and have been progressing strongly since. He attri

Oct 27 202511:30

Iran expands global ties in biological pest control

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Iran expands global ties in biological pest control Iran expands global ties in biological pest control Isfahan – Iran’s Plant Protection Organization is expanding international cooperation in biological pest management, with new partnerships underway with several countries that have achieved notable success in eco-friendly pest control, announced the organization’s president. Speaking on the eve of National Plant Protection Day at the annual conference of provincial plant pr

Oct 18 202512:41

Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian

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Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian Tehran – A new era of empowerment for rural and nomadic women has begun with Article 81 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, which for the first time requires the government to support cooperatives run by women in rural and nomadic communities, according to the spokesperson for the Parliament's Agriculture Commission. The m

Oct 18 202507:33

Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Tehran – The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, aiming to raise global awareness about the critical role of grasslands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems and supporting rural livelihoods, according to Tarahom Behzad, Dire

Oct 14 202523:02

Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest

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Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Mazandaran - The head of Iran’s Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization underscored the need for collective action and coordinated efforts to protect the country’s UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian Forests in the northern province of Gilan. Speaking at a meeting of the Forest Affairs Department in Chalus, Reza Aflatooni described the Hyrcanian forests as

Oct 11 202510:55

Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply

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Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply Tehran - The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has announced a revision of quarantine regulations to simplify and accelerate the import of alfalfa from all countries, in a move aimed at supporting the nation’s agricultural sector and ensuring timely access to essential inputs. Based on a recent risk assessment, alfalfa (Customs Tariff Code 12141000) has been c

Sep 27 202512:46

Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says

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Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says Tehran – Iran’s livestock industry has advanced to levels surpassing many international benchmarks, according to the head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO). Addressing a national training program on biosecurity and livestock waste management in Tehran last week, Alireza Rafieipour underscored the role of veterinary services in protecting publ

Sep 20 202508:05

Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and internati

Sep 9 202511:42