Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says

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Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says Tehran – The Deputy Minister of Water and Soil at the Ministry of Agriculture underscored the critical need for water and soil projects to ensure national food security, saying that these infrastructure initiatives not only preserve essential resources but also drive sustainable development amid the country’s curre

Apr 19 202611:05

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production

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Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari - The southwestern province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari produces more than 60% of Iran’s aquatic feed, ranking first nationwide, a senior official said. Mr. Davoudi-Nia, Deputy for Planning and Economic Affairs at the provincial Agricultural Organization, said agriculture accounts for 20–25% of exports and over 30% of employment in the province. H

Feb 6 202609:10

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan

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Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Hamedan — Capparis, a drought-tolerant medicinal plant with low water requirements, has been introduced for the first time in Asadabad County, situated in Hamedan western province. According to Moslem Hassanabadi, Director of the Asadabad County Agricultural Organization, 30 hectares of local farmland have been allocated to the cultivation of Capparis

Dec 13 202511:40

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals

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Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Tehran – The CEO of the National Water and Soil Company warned that Iran’s soil resources face inherent limitations and growing risks that threaten long-term food security and public health. Ismaeil Hossein-Zehi noted that Iran’s position within the world’s dry and semi-arid belt - combined with its geological structure and diverse terrain - naturally rest

Dec 6 202511:21

Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also i

Oct 24 202512:28

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and prot

Oct 21 202512:37

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

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Tehran - Iran will expand its rangeland management programs by 2 million hectares this year, bringing the total managed area to 47 million hectares, according to the director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization. Abolghasem Hosseinpour added that the country’s rangelands span 82.9 million hectares, including 5.2 million hectares of dense rangel

Aug 19 202511:29