Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and internati

Sep 9 202511:42

Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says

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Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran’s livestock and poultry sector has recorded sustained growth over the past year, supported by productivity gains, improved feeding models, and stronger farm management practices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production, said red meat output has reached 947,000 tons - up 3 percent since the start of

Sep 7 202511:01

Hormozgan leads national mango production with 30,000 ton harvest

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Hormozgan leads national mango production with 30,000 ton harvest Hormozgan leads national mango production with 30,000 ton harvest Tehran - Hormozgan Southern Province has emerged as Iran’s leading mango producer, recording a harvest of 30,000 tons this season. The province’s success is rooted in 2,800 hectares of mango orchards, primarily located in Minab, Rudan, and Bandar Abbas. Targeted support measures—including orchard renewal programs, subsidized seedlings, and the de

Sep 7 202510:38

Iran launches 20 nationwide agricultural research projects

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Iran launches 20 nationwide agricultural research projects Iran launches 20 nationwide agricultural research projects Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has initiated 20 major agricultural research projects in partnership with universities, professional associations, and knowledge-based companies. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, head of AREEO, announced the initiative during a meeting of deputy ministers at the Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday, which w

Sep 7 202510:24

FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran

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FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran FAO representative highlights cooperatives’ role in advancing agriculture sector in Iran Tehran - The event, co-organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, was attended by H.E. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, as well as numerous ambassadors, senior government officials, and internation

Sep 7 202510:20

Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion i

Sep 7 202510:11

Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security

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Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security Tehran – Iran is advancing a plan to establish specialized fisheries towns along its southern coastline, a move officials say will strengthen national food security, create sustainable jobs, and support export-driven economic growth. Peyman Eskandari, CEO of the Agricultural Towns Corporation, outlined the initiative as a strategic effort to ha

Sep 6 202512:14

Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline

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Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline Tehran – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined a comprehensive set of directives aimed at modernizing Iran's farming sector, streamlining government spending, and stabilizing food supply chains. In a meeting with agricultural officials on Saturday, the President was briefed on current challenges and initiatives before delivering his add

Sep 6 202511:26

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Iran reports rise in horticulture output Iran reports rise in horticulture output Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production,

Sep 3 202510:21

Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent

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Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Tehran – Iran has imported less than 30,000 tons of red meat since the start of the current fiscal year, a drastic reduction compared to last year, as part of a government initiative to achieve self-sufficiency, an industry official announced. The announcement comes alongside the launch of a new domestic water buffalo breeding program, aimed at significantly boosting local production of meat

Sep 3 202510:15