Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security

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Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security Agriculture Minister: AI vital for food security Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has called digital transformation and artificial intelligence essential tools for boosting efficiency and strengthening food security. Addressing a meeting of the Steering Committee on Smart Government, Noori described smart technologies as key to streamlining and modernizing state structures. “Despite existing challenges, the diver

Oct 1 202515:13

Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture

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Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture Iran urges higher water, soil productivity in agriculture Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Water and Soil called for urgent improvements in water and soil productivity to address climate change, declining rainfall, and limited resources. Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on the New Crop Year on Sunday, Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.3 million irrigation systems nationwide need upgrading to smart

Sep 29 202511:58

Iran says pursuing extensive measures to prevent, control zoonotic diseases

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Iran says pursuing extensive measures to prevent, control zoonotic diseases Iran says pursuing extensive measures to prevent, control zoonotic diseases Tehran – The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization announced that a global initiative aims to eliminate human fatalities from rabies by 2030. Speaking at the National Conference on World Rabies Day at the Pasteur Institute of Iran, Alireza Rafieipour said the organization is pursuing extensive measures to prevent and control zoonot

Sep 29 202511:41

Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery

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Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery Tehran - Iran’s agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. According to the official, the sector grew by 5.6 percentage points last year, rebounding from a negative 2.4 percent contraction to reach positive growth of 3.2 percent. Speaking at the opening of the Nation

Sep 29 202511:39

Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference

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Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference Tehran to host 5th Intl Iran Grain Conference Tehran – The 5th International Iran Grain Conference will convene on September 29–30, 2025, at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, gathering domestic and international stakeholders to showcase innovations and tackle pressing challenges in the grain industry. Organized by the Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce, the conference will bring together representatives from the private sector, governmen

Sep 28 202511:29

Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunda

Sep 28 202509:01

Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply

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Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply Iran relaxes Alfalfa import rules to boost agricultural supply Tehran - The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has announced a revision of quarantine regulations to simplify and accelerate the import of alfalfa from all countries, in a move aimed at supporting the nation’s agricultural sector and ensuring timely access to essential inputs. Based on a recent risk assessment, alfalfa (Customs Tariff Code 12141000) has been c

Sep 27 202512:46

Iran welcomes new crop year with national agriculture conference in Tehran

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Iran welcomes new crop year with national agriculture conference in Tehran Iran welcomes new crop year with national agriculture conference in Tehran Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has officially ushered in the new crop year with a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran. The annual ceremony, held at the start of the planting season, is more than a symbolic milestone as it sets the direction for agricultural policy, production goals, and resource al

Sep 27 202511:28

Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems

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Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems Iran reaches 99 percent self sufficiency in modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in producing modern irrigation equipment, a key step toward sustainable agriculture and strengthened food security. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that with the participation of more than 1,200 consulting firms and contractors, along with over 300 domestic manufacturers of irrigation equipment,

Sep 23 202514:16

Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment plan aimed at transforming the economic participation of rural and nomadic women. The initiative sets major goals, including the rollout of 3,000 specialized training courses and direct support for one million women through skill-building programs. Tahereh Ghayoomi, Advisor to

Sep 23 202514:04