Iranian, Chinese agricultural ministers discuss ways to expand cooperation

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Iranian, Chinese agricultural ministers discuss ways to expand cooperation Iranian, Chinese agricultural ministers discuss ways to expand cooperation Tehran - Iran and China discussed ways to deepen agricultural cooperation during a meeting between Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and his Chinese counterpart Han Jun. According to the Iranian government’s official news service, Nouri highlighted the strong commitment of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration to st

Aug 1 202513:02

Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan express eagerness to strengthen agricultural cooperation Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture and his Tajik counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. During a recent high-level meeting between Gholamreza Nouri and Qurbon Hakimzoda. discussed strategies to deepen collaboration and outlined specific areas for future joint projects.

Jul 31 202513:56

Iran Agriculture Minister heads to China for SCO summit

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Iran Agriculture Minister heads to China for SCO summit Iran Agriculture Minister heads to China for SCO summit Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has traveled to Kunming, China, to attend the 10th meeting of agriculture ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. The two-day summit, which kicked off Wednesday, focuses on strengthening agricultural cooperation among participating nations. According to a report carried by the official

Jul 29 202509:33

The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59

Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil

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Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Tehran — Iran’s livestock industry has become the country's second most important economic sector after oil, playing a pivotal role in national food security and export revenues, according to senior agricultural officials. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization, said th

Jul 28 202512:57

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern ir

Jul 27 202510:15

‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister

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‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister ‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister Tehran – The launch of “One Billion Tree” Initiative — a large-scale national program aimed at enhancing vegetation cover, fighting desertification, and improving the country’s climate resilience — seeks to revive the country’s ecosystems, according to the Head of the Forests, Ra

Jul 26 202510:58

Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exc

Jul 26 202510:55

Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program

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Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Tehran – Iran has joined the Global Soil Doctors Program, an initiative spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote sustainable soil management through a farmer-to-farmer learning model. Nasser Davaatgar, Director General of Soil Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the crucial role of farmers in soil conservation, saying, “

Jul 21 202511:25