President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis

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President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis President calls for climate-smart agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – The Iranian President has demanded a comprehensive overhaul of agricultural planning, emphasizing the need for a national data system and climate-appropriate cultivation patterns. In a recent surprise visit to the Ministry of Agriculture, Masoud Pezeshkian warned that ignoring water and soil resources in development efforts is unsustainable,

May 12 202519:10

Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province

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Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Golestan - Golestan Province, bordering approximately 130 kilometers of the Caspian Sea coastline, boasts exceptional natural and geographical advantages for cultivating salt-tolerant plants. The head of Golestan Province’s Agricultural Organization, Mohammad Nazeri, emphasized, “Cultivating salt-tolerant plants such as Salicornia, quinoa, and safflower not only e

May 5 202506:51

Oak woodland restoration high on agenda in Lorestan: Official 

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Oak woodland restoration high on agenda in Lorestan: Official Oak woodland restoration high on agenda in Lorestan: Official Lorestan – The government will do all it can to restore and safeguard the iconic and invaluable oak woodlands of the Zagros Mountains, according to an official. The head of Iran's Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, recently emphasized the prioritized status of this conservation initiative during a visit to the region. She stressed the critical nee

May 4 202511:10

Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity

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Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Deputy minister calls for urgent crop pattern implementation amid water scarcity Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil has called for the swift implementation of a national crop pattern to optimize water resources and avert future crises. Safdar Niazi Shahraki emphasized the critical need for comprehensive policies, citing persistent challenges from resource scarcity and climate change.

Feb 25 202515:04

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50

Iran honored by FAO for exceptional World Soil Day celebration

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Iran honored by FAO for exceptional World Soil Day celebration Iran honored by FAO for exceptional World Soil Day celebration Bangkok – The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture was recently awarded the prestigious King Bhumibol International World Soil Day Award 2024 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) thanks to the country’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and soil health. The award honors Iran's outstanding efforts in organizing and implementing impactful celebra

Dec 9 202407:36

Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024 Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024 Tehran - On 30 November, the Deputy of Water and Soil, Ministry of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in close collaboration with FAO, organized a hybrid high-level ceremony to commemorate World Soil Day 2024. The event brought together over 600 participants, including Iranian high-ranking officials such as the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh,

Dec 6 202413:34

Iran ready to adopt Intl soil conservation standards, Minister says

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Iran ready to adopt Intl soil conservation standards, Minister says Iran ready to adopt Intl soil conservation standards, Minister says Tehran –The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has announced the country’s commitment to aligning its National Coordination Headquarters for Soil Conservation and Sustainable Use with global initiatives. Addressing the World Soil Day ceremony, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the importance of enacting legislation and implementing programs that align wit

Dec 1 202409:22