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

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