Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation

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Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Management and Human Resources Development Affairs, Hooshang Mohammadi, said that Iran will become a regional food security hub in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). "In meetings with the FAO Deputy Secretary-General and the Director-General of the Asia and Pacific Integrated Rural Develop

Jun 5 202412:26

CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok

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CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok The 34th Executive Committee (EC-34) meeting of the Centre for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) commenced on Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand, for a two-day duration. Ali Kiyani Rad, President of the Research Institute for Planning, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, is representing the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) at the meeting.The 24th Governing Council (GC-24) meeting of CIR

Jun 5 202407:53

Iran, China ink MOU for agricultural cooperation

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Iran, China ink MOU for agricultural cooperation Iran, China ink MOU for agricultural cooperation Iran and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agricultural cooperation. The MOU was signed by Iranian deputy agriculture minister Kazem Khavazi, and Ma Youxiang, Chinese Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, in China during the fifth meeting of the Iran-China Joint Agricultural Cooperation Committee The meeting emphasized the development of joint agricultural

May 15 202408:41

Iran exports nearly 50,000 tons of garlic to 32 countries in 2023

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Iran exports nearly 50,000 tons of garlic to 32 countries in 2023 Iran exports nearly 50,000 tons of garlic to 32 countries in 2023 Iran exported nearly 50,000 tons of garlic worth $40 million to 32 countries in 2023, according to the head of the Market Monitoring and Development Office of the Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran. Russia was the top destination for Iranian dried garlic exports, while Iraq was the main buyer of fresh garlic, Rouhollah Latifi said. Iran's garli

May 11 202409:09

Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation

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Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said concerted international efforts are needed to fight desertification and land degradation which are seriously threatening our planet and lives of millions of people. "Food security is one of the most important issues affected by natural resource governance and water and soil management.

Apr 29 202411:08

Iran nominates 8 villages to vie for global recognition

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Iran nominates 8 villages to vie for global recognition Iran nominates 8 villages to vie for global recognition Iran nominates 8 villages to vie for global recognition As this year’s UN Tourism deadline to submit applications for the best tourism villages evaluation draws near [April 24], Iran has nominated eight most qualified villages to vie for global recognition. On Saturday, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, the deputy tourism minister, stated that the initiative proposed by the UN tourism org

Apr 20 202411:28

11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran

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11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran 11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran 11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran The advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Women's Affairs said nearly 11 million rural and nomadic women in the country play an irreplaceable role in the country’s food production and security. Maryam Tahmasebi, director general of the Office of Development of Agricultural Activities of Rural and Nomadic Women, said, "The activity of the rural and nomadic women's c

Mar 11 202423:46

Tehran leads Iran in modern irrigation adoption

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Tehran leads Iran in modern irrigation adoption Tehran leads Iran in modern irrigation adoption Tehranleads Iran in modern irrigation adoption Over 83,000hectares of farmland in Tehran, a whopping 90%, are now equipped with modernirrigation systems, according to the head of the province's AgricultureDepartment. Thisimpressive adoption rate puts Tehran at the forefront of water-saving practicesin Iran's agricultural sector.However,despite this progress, concerns remain regarding water availabili

Feb 4 202407:49

Iran launches agricultural vocational schools for rural girls

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Iran launches agricultural vocational schools for rural girls Iran launches agricultural vocational schools for rural girls Iran launches agricultural vocational schools for ruralgirls Iran has established seven agricultural vocational schoolsfor rural girls, the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education andExtension Organization (AREEO) said.“Last year, we launched sevenagricultural vocational schools for rural girls,” Seyed Mojtaba Khayyam Nekoueisaid in recent conference in

Oct 18 202317:40

Official highlights importance of empowering rural women

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Official highlights importance of empowering rural women Official highlights importance of empowering rural women Official highlights importance of empowering rural women Ensieh Khazali, Vice President for Women and Family Affairs,highlighted the potential of rural women to improve the well-being of theIranian society if given equal access to resources and services. Villagers and nomads play a vital role in the political,economic, and social developments of Iran, Khazali said on Sunday address

Oct 16 202314:44