Agriculture Minister: Over 550 rural markets set up to enable direct sale of farm products

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Agriculture Minister: Over 550 rural markets set up to enable direct sale of farm products Agriculture Minister: Over 550 rural markets set up to enable direct sale of farm products Tehran - More than 550 rural markets have been established nationwide to facilitate the direct sale of agricultural products, a move aimed at reducing the price gap between producers and consumers, according to the Iranian minister of agriculture. Speaking on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting, Gholamreza Nouri sai

Jan 31 202606:02

Minister of Agriculture: Sustaining food security requires redoubled efforts

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Minister of Agriculture: Sustaining food security requires redoubled efforts Minister of Agriculture: Sustaining food security requires redoubled efforts Tehran - Rural development and agricultural progress have accelerated markedly since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, said the Iranian Minister of Agriculture, emphasizing that maintaining national food security now demands higher productivity, smart resource management, and intensified efforts. Gholamreza Nouri, reviewing post-

Jan 25 202610:30

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council.

Dec 27 202510:49

East Azarbaijan sets new record for dried fruit exports

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East Azarbaijan sets new record for dried fruit exports East Azarbaijan sets new record for dried fruit exports East Azerbaijan - The agricultural exports from East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, continued to rise in the first seven months of 1404, with a 12% increase in value and a 6% increase in volume, according to the head of the province’s Agricultural Organization. “Total exports of agricultural and food products reached 195,373 tons, valued at 233.7 million

Dec 12 202508:50

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says

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Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Tehran - Marking Iran’s National Olive Day, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the critical role of olive cultivation in addressing the global climate crisis. Boroumandi said olive groves are “part of the global solution” to climate change, noting their capacity to absorb and store carb

Nov 29 202511:28

First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur

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First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur Khorsan Razavi – The first ready-made honeybee feed factory in Khorsan Razavi province has been launched in the city of Neyshabur, situated some 70 km west of Mashhad, according to a provincial official. Ali Mobaraki, the head of the Neyshabur Agricultural Department, announced the launch of the province’s first ready-made honeybee feed factory, marking a significant

Nov 22 202511:28

Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most

Nov 21 202510:56

Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations

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Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centurie

Nov 2 202509:27

FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production

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FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production FAO envoy: Iran tops world in saffron production Mashahd - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness. The field visit was headed by the Deputy Minister of

Oct 31 202510:21

Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan

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Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with financial support of the Government of Japan, today launched a new project aimed at improving agricultural practices and water efficiency in the Urmia Lake

Oct 26 202510:06