Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness

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Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness Tehran – Iran has been recognized as a global leader in soil conservation awareness, securing the top position in the 2024 World Soil Day international competition organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.Niazi Shahraki, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, announced the country's achievement. He emphasized the significant progre

Nov 26 202415:36

Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation

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Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation Pishva – A significant step towards promoting soil health and sustainability was taken on Sunday as the "Soil Conservation Bell" was rung at Shahid Farhang Girls' Elementary School in Pishva County. The event, attended by Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, and other government officials, aimed to raise awareness about the critical role of soil in agriculture a

Nov 19 202410:08

Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption

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Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption Tehran – The Iranian government has set a major goal of reducing agricultural water consumption to 65 billion cubic meters by the end of the Seventh Development Plan. This reduction is crucial to address the country's water scarcity challenges and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Minist

Oct 23 202413:24

2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran

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2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran 2,335 agricultural projects to be inaugurated across Iran Tehran – on the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30)., a total of 2,335 infrastructure projects will be inaugurated across the country, according to a report by the public relations office of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture. These projects, which have received a combined investment of 202,943 billion rials, are expected to create direct employment for 29,699 ind

Aug 25 202415:42

60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture 60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million

Aug 12 202413:53

Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women

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Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Kerman – A workshop aimed at empowering rural and nomadic women was held in Rayen District of Kerman Province. The workshop focused on training participants in planting forest and rangeland species as part of the national “One Billion Tree Planting” initiative. Additionally, attendees learned about various rangeland management plans designed with the active involvement of

Aug 6 202418:50

First women forest rangers conference held in Semnan province

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First women forest rangers conference held in Semnan province First women forest rangers conference held in Semnan province Semnan, Iran – Semnan Province played host to its first-ever conference dedicated to women forest rangers last week. The Director-General of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department of Semnan Province, Moradi Haghighi, emphasized the invaluable contributions of forest rangers. "With their strong hands and hearts full of love for nature, forest rang

Aug 6 202418:47

Iran and Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture

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Iran and Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture Iran and Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture Tehran and Dushanbe are seeking to build closer ties in water resource management and agricultural development, according to reports by Mehr news agency. Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs Safdar Niyazi Shahraki met with Tajik water and soil officials to discuss areas for collaboration. The talks h

Jul 29 202411:50

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricu

Jul 10 202408:07

Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will

Jun 20 202411:15