Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a high-level briefing with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology. "Our comprehensive approach addresses the entire value cha

Apr 4 202503:15

FAO training its staff in Iran to fight locust menace: Report

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As Iran and Pakistan prepare for the spring locust breeding season, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has started strengthening the capacities of its technical staff in the two countries. In Iran, locust infestations are usually found along the southeastern coastal and interior regions of the country during the spring season. To prepare for the breeding season, a regional training program was conducted in FAO’s headquarters in Rome under the framework of

Mar 30 202514:46

Tech-driven greenhouses fuel jobs, exports in Tehran Province

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Tehran – Advanced, engineered greenhouses are rapidly transforming Tehran's agricultural landscape, generating sustainable jobs, fulfilling domestic needs, and boosting exports to key regional markets, according to an official. "A state-of-the-art 67,000-square-meter greenhouse in Varamin is now exporting over 2,000 tons of high-value produce annually, including peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and strawberries, to Russia, Central Asia, and the Persian Gulf," Baradari, an official with the

Mar 15 202512:07

Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security

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Tehran – Iran is ready to share its extensive agricultural expertise and technology with member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn. The Iranian minister stressed the critical need for enhanced cooperation within the IOFS to address food security challenges. He furth

Mar 10 202511:09

Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs

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Tehran – The Iranian government has announced plans to construct 15 export terminals for greenhouse products, an agricultural official said. Elham Fattahi-Far, Director General of the Greenhouse, Ornamental Plants, and Edible Mushrooms Office at the Ministry of Agriculture’s Horticulture Affairs Department, added, "Securing adequate funding is crucial for the timely implementation and operationalization of these terminals.” She said the initiative is part of a broader strateg

Mar 5 202509:19

Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says

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Tehran – Some 165 million saplings have been planted across the country since the start of the year 1403 as part of efforts to combat environmental crisis, according to the head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. 165 million saplings have been planted across the country in the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (which starts on March 20, 2024), Ali Teymouri said. He further emphasized the need for the expansion tree-planting efforts due to the increasing

Mar 3 202501:56

Iran prioritizes ties with Africa: Agriculture Minister

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Tehran - Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri says Iran is determined to strengthen ties with African countries, including Sudan.Nouri made the remarks in a meeting with Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif, highlighting the significance of Africa in Tehran’s overall policy objectives. In a historic visit, Ahmed al-Sharif has arrived in Tehran for the first time since the resumption of diplomatic ties after nearly a decade. His meetings with Iranian official

Feb 19 202522:14

Razi Institute contributions hailed at 9th International Poultry Veterinary Congress

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Tehran – The 9th International Poultry Veterinary Congress, organized and sponsored by the Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute (RVSRI), held recently at the Olympic Hotel in Tehran, brought together leading figures in the poultry and veterinary sectors, including the head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization, Dr. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, alongside academics, industry professionals, and researchers.The congress underscored Razi Institute’s pivotal role in advancing veterinary s

Feb 18 202512:13

‘Iran strongly committed to environmental protection, human health’

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Plant Protection Organization emphasized the country's commitment to safeguarding the environment and human health. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam highlighted the organization's focus on reducing the use of high-risk pesticides and promoting biological control methods."Our approach is to minimize the consumption of hazardous pesticides and expand the use of biological control," she said.The senior official also announced that cases involving safe and biological compoun

Feb 16 202511:07

Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and the Serbian Ambassador to Iran held discussions in Tehran on Wednesday, focusing on expanding bilateral agricultural cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of expanding agricultural cooperation, focusing on research, technology exchange, and commercial partnerships. Additionally, they announced the commencement of formal negotiations to establish a free trade agreement between the two nations. The proposed free tr

Feb 6 202511:06