Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a bold initiative to establish 1,000 innovative farms by 2026, with the aim of revolutionizing the country's agricultural sector through knowledge-based practices. According to Mohammad Ghasemi, the head of the Agricultural Institute of Education and Extension, thi

Sep 11 202416:22

Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut

Sep 9 202416:00

Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development

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Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development Iran establishes new organization to encourage rural, nomadic development Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a new organization within the Ministry of Agriculture, dedicated to the development, progress, and prosperity of rural and nomadic areas. Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the need for a fundamental overhaul of the Ministry's structure, saying, “As part of this restructu

Sep 3 202418:28

Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security

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Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Iran's Deputy Minister of Livestock Affairs emphasizes the importance of the livestock industry for food security and economic growthMohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said, “Providing a significant portion of the protein required for the community, creating value-added and employment in rural, nomadic, and urban communities, attracting pr

Aug 27 202411:47

CIRDAP awards Aziz- ul- Haq Rural Development Medal 2024 to Iran

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CIRDAP awards Aziz- ul- Haq Rural Development Medal 2024 to Iran CIRDAP awards Aziz- ul- Haq Rural Development Medal 2024 to Iran The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) has awarded its ‘Aziz- ul- Haq Rural Development Medal 2024’ to the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Agriculture. According to Mehr News Agency, during the 39th technical committee meeting of CIRDAP held in Melaka, Malaysia, the medal was presented in recognition of the

Aug 10 202415:57

Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women

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Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Kerman – A workshop aimed at empowering rural and nomadic women was held in Rayen District of Kerman Province. The workshop focused on training participants in planting forest and rangeland species as part of the national “One Billion Tree Planting” initiative. Additionally, attendees learned about various rangeland management plans designed with the active involvement of

Aug 6 202418:50

CIRDAP eager to boost ties with Iran

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CIRDAP eager to boost ties with Iran CIRDAP eager to boost ties with Iran The director-general of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Rural Development Center (CIRDAP) voiced readiness to promote cooperation with Iran in various fields. In a meeting with Chairman of Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDRI) Ali Kiani-Rad in Tehran on Saturday, the director general of CIRDAP pointed to the significant changes he had observed since his last visit to

Jun 23 202412:23

Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture

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Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, unveiled a new agricultural innovation at the recent Abadiran exhibition in Tehran - the "Captain Bee" sprayer drone. Developed by Sirang Co., an Iranian knowledge-based company, Captain Bee boasts unique wing designs and utilizes photovoltaic (PV) technology for extended flight times and improved performance. Rez

Jun 16 202407:27

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