Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, date

Dec 7 202509:46

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advanc

Dec 7 202509:41

Iran Agriculture Minister reports 30 percent rise in seafood exports

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Iran Agriculture Minister reports 30 percent rise in seafood exports Iran Agriculture Minister reports 30 percent rise in seafood exports Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the strategic role of aquaculture in provinces facing severe water shortages, such as Khuzestan, describing fisheries as a practical and sustainable alternative to high-water-use crops. During a visit to a major Fisheries Exhibition in Tehran, Gholamreza Nouri also highlighted a 30% surge in Iran

Dec 7 202509:33

2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February

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2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February 2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies, and gl

Dec 7 202509:27

Fisheries export reach $400m in H1

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Fisheries export reach $400m in H1 Fisheries export reach $400m in H1 Tehran - Hamzeh Rostampour, head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 20 to 30 percent growth in fisheries production compared to the current (Iranian calendar) year's forecasts and $400 million in exports of various fisheries and aquaculture products in the first half of the year (March 21-September 21). Making the remarks in Iran’s 9th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2025), the official

Dec 6 202511:24

Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals

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Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Tehran – The CEO of the National Water and Soil Company warned that Iran’s soil resources face inherent limitations and growing risks that threaten long-term food security and public health. Ismaeil Hossein-Zehi noted that Iran’s position within the world’s dry and semi-arid belt - combined with its geological structure and diverse terrain - naturally rest

Dec 6 202511:21

Iran Agriculture Ministry issues important statement on livestock inputs

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Iran Agriculture Ministry issues important statement on livestock inputs Iran Agriculture Ministry issues important statement on livestock inputs Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has released a pivotal statement on the supply and regulation of livestock inputs, announcing new measures to stabilize the market, improve distribution, and reassure producers amid certain reports and pressures. Following is the full text of the statement released on December 6, 2025: Attention! Dea

Dec 6 202501:13

Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons

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Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons Iran expands fisheries exports as distant water catch surges by 160 tons Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector is entering a new phase of growth, marked by a sharp increase in distant-water fishing (DWF) and fresh investments aimed at boosting employment and production, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced. Addressing a press briefing during the national Fisheries Exhibition, Hamzeh Rostampour said that

Dec 5 202511:43

Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day

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Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Iran marking National Soil Week concurrent with World Soil Day Tehran - Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities. World Soil Day aims to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. In Iran, the national soil week is being marked with the theme ‘from soil and health to so

Dec 5 202511:21

UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security

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UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security UNESCO official hails soil as foundation of peace, food security Tehran - The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO says soil is far more than a physical resource - it underpins environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, peace, and global food security. Speaking at the International Symposium on World Soil Day, hosted by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hassan

Dec 1 202511:22