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

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin

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Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin Iran launches major medical leech farming in Qazvin Qazvin – Three medical leech farms with a combined capacity of more than 200,000 have begun operating in the northwest of Qazvin Province, according to the acting head of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the provincial Agricultural Organization. Speaking during a visit to a leech farming facility in Vars village, Alborz County, Mehri Mahmoudi said the units follow strict hygiene prot

Sep 30 202512:48

Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery

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Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery Tehran - Iran’s agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. According to the official, the sector grew by 5.6 percentage points last year, rebounding from a negative 2.4 percent contraction to reach positive growth of 3.2 percent. Speaking at the opening of the Nation

Sep 29 202511:39

Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunda

Sep 28 202509:01

Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems

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Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in producing modern irrigation equipment, a key step toward sustainable agriculture and strengthened food security. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that with the participation of more than 1,200 consulting firms and contractors, along with over 300 domestic manufacturers of irrigation equipment,

Sep 23 202514:16

Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women 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

Sep 23 202514:04

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

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

Sep 22 202505:52

Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07