Iran joins global water scarcity framework

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Iran joins global water scarcity framework Iran joins global water scarcity framework Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially joined the global framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG), according to the country’s Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi. Niazi said the membership will both enhance the country’s expertise in water and soil management and strengthen its role in specialized international forums. The decision follows Niazi’s

Sep 16 202507:54

Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture

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Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture Ilam — Mahmoud Rahdari, a pioneering farmer from Helilani in Ilam Province, has won the Watsave 2025 Award, securing first place in the farmer category among participants from 106 countries. He was also Iran’s sole representative at the World Irrigation Council in Malaysia. Rahdari received the honor for successfully applying advanced irrigation systems and sust

Sep 13 202511:12

Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and internati

Sep 9 202511:42

Harvest of over 1,000 tons of pistachios underway in Southern Kerman

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Harvest of over 1,000 tons of pistachios underway in Southern Kerman Harvest of over 1,000 tons of pistachios underway in Southern Kerman Jiroft – The annual pistachio harvest has commenced in the orchards of southern Kerman, Iran's premier pistachio-producing region. According to Ahmad Ahmadpour, head of the South Kerman Agriculture Organization, the harvest began in mid-September in the orchards of the Esfanjeqeh district of Jiroft, the region's production epicenter, "Harvesting oper

Sep 8 202511:59

Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages

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Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages Iran launches Guar crop farming in South Khorasan to combat water shortages South Khorasan - The Agricultural Organization in Qaenat, South Khorasan province, has introduced the cultivation of guar in the fields of the Eslamabad Agricultural Joint Stock Company as a natural green manure to enhance soil quality and resilience against drought. Mr. Ramezani, director of the organization, said the initiative aims to improv

Aug 19 202511:16

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

Iran unveils major watershed management program

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Iran unveils major watershed management program Iran unveils major watershed management program Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has launched a major initiative aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to water and soil conservation, according to the deputy head of the organization. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 planning sessions for watershed, rangeland, and desertification projects, Hassan Vahid announced that the initiative will be

Aug 3 202509:26

The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern ir

Jul 27 202510:15