Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries

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Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Iran expands agricultural exports to 80 countries Tehran - Iran now exports agricultural products to 80 countries, with horticultural export revenues rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi. Boroumandi described the agriculture sector as vital to national food security, stressing the need to balance feeding over 90 million Iranians with protecting soil and water resources. H

Oct 12 202510:12

Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation

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Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation Tehran - Iran has been awarded the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2024 in recognition of its leadership in soil conservation, education, and public awareness, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced. Farukh Toirov, FAO Representative in Iran, highlighted the country’s active role in th

Oct 11 202511:10

Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest

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Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Mazandaran - The head of Iran’s Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization underscored the need for collective action and coordinated efforts to protect the country’s UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian Forests in the northern province of Gilan. Speaking at a meeting of the Forest Affairs Department in Chalus, Reza Aflatooni described the Hyrcanian forests as

Oct 11 202510:55

Iranian scientists recognized in Stanford’s global rankings for food security research

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Iranian scientists recognized in Stanford’s global rankings for food security research Iranian scientists recognized in Stanford’s global rankings for food security research Tehran – Iranian researchers have achieved notable recognition in the latest Stanford University global ranking of the world’s most-cited scientists, reflecting a strong rise in the country’s scientific standing, particularly in food security and agricultural sciences. According to reliable sources and re

Oct 11 202509:45

Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields

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Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields North - Mahmudabad County’s Agriculture Department in north of Iran has announced plans to plant crimson clover on 250 hectares of the region’s paddy fields. Seyed Hossein Eslami, head of the department, said the fall-planted forage crop will be sown after the rice harvest, and that the initiative aims to improve soil fertility, boost forage production

Sep 30 202513:00

Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture

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Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Water and Soil called for urgent improvements in water and soil productivity to address climate change, declining rainfall, and limited resources. Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on the New Crop Year on Sunday, Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.3 million irrigation systems nationwide need upgrading to smart

Sep 29 202511:58

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 livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says

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Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says Tehran – Iran’s livestock industry has advanced to levels surpassing many international benchmarks, according to the head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO). Addressing a national training program on biosecurity and livestock waste management in Tehran last week, Alireza Rafieipour underscored the role of veterinary services in protecting publ

Sep 20 202508:05

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