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 produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister

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Iran produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister Iran produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, reaffirming the country’s leading position in the market. Gholamreza Nouri, marking National Saffron Day, described saffron as a symbol of Iran’s cultural identity and agricultural heritage, noting its growing global recognition as &

Oct 27 202511:39

Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers

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Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers Iranian saffron exports jump 73 percent, with UAE leading buyers Tehran - Iran exported over 99.5 tons of saffron worth more than $94 million during the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), according to data from the Iranian Customs Administration. The figures represent a 73 percent increase in export volume and a $45 million rise in value compared with the same period last year. The United Arab E

Oct 26 202512:53

Iran marks National Export Day

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Iran marks National Export Day Iran marks National Export Day Terhan - On National Export Day (October 20), Iran celebrates the dedication of its farmers and exporters who have strengthened the country’s non-oil economy by producing world-class agricultural goods. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Iran’s food security, sustainable development, and foreign exchange earnings. According to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, agricultural and food industri

Oct 21 202516:12

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

Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports

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Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Low pesticide use boosts Iran edge in agricultural exports Tehran – Iran’s low use of pesticides gives its agricultural exports a competitive advantage, especially in meeting strict international standards, the country’s Deputy Minister for Horticulture Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Speaking Tuesday at a webinar on “Strategies of the Ministry of Agriculture for Food Security”, Boroumandi stressed the piv

Oct 1 202515:39

FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture

Sep 22 202505:48

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and internation

Sep 7 202510:20

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Iran reports rise in horticulture output Iran reports rise in horticulture output Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production,

Sep 3 202510:21