Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa

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Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa Tehran – Iran is actively pursuing agricultural partnerships with African nations, aiming to leverage its technical expertise and investment capacity in exchange for access to overseas cultivation opportunities.Officials emphasize the potential for "win-win" collaborations, addressing Africa's need for agricultural modernization and Iran's strategic goal of diversifying its

Mar 9 202508:47

Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties

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Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties Tehran - The Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced five new wheat varieties, according to the head of the Center. The center has managed to develop five new wheat varieties named Fallah and Negin (irrigated), and Nafis, Shayan, and Dehghan (dryland), Mohammad Yazdandoost said. He emphasized that widespread adoption of these variet

Mar 9 202508:45

Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran

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Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran Iran exports 294,000 tons of produce to Iraq via Mehran Ilam Province – Ilam Customs reports that 294,000 tons of agricultural products, valued at $123 million, have been exported to Iraq through the Mehran border crossing this year. Sohrab Kamari, Director General of Ilam Customs, announced on Tuesday that a total of 294,472 tons of agricultural products were exported to Iraq from the Mehran international border crossing from

Mar 8 202507:05

Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production

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Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production Tehran – Iran expects to harvest 150,000 tons of olives this year, with 120,000 tons already collected, according to Javad Mirarab Razi, the national olive project manager. “The ongoing harvest in Gilan province is projected to contribute 40,000 tons,” Mirarab Razi said. He added, “With 60,000 of Iran's 65,000 hectares of olive orchards currently productive, the country p

Mar 8 202506:08

Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest

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Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest Iran to host Intl conference on Zagros Forest Tehran – The Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced plans to host an International Conference on the Zagros Forests in the upcoming Iranian calendar year, beginning March 21. The event aims to bring together experts, researchers, and stakeholders to address critical issues and strategies for the preservation and sustainable management of this vital ecological region.

Mar 6 202511:09

Leader warns against agricultural land conversion

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Leader warns against agricultural land conversion Leader warns against agricultural land conversion Tehran - Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, planted three saplings in his office premises on March 5, 2025 on the occasion of Iran’s National Tree Planting Day.Following the planting of these saplings, Imam Khamenei described tree planting as a beneficial act, a forward-looking endeavor, and a means of wealth creation. He underscored the importance of giving

Mar 6 202510:59

Iran marks National Tree Planting Day

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Iran marks National Tree Planting Day Iran marks National Tree Planting Day Tehran – Iran on Wednesday, Esfand 15th, is marking National Tree Planting Day by planting saplings across the country.The event is annually celebrated on the fifteenth day of Esfand, the last month on the Iranian calendar, and it marks the beginning of the National Week of Natural Resources. Also, the day has been approved to be registered on the national calendar as ‘Environmental Protection Education Day&r

Mar 5 202511:04

Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs

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Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs 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

Mar 5 202509:19

Iran food, livestock exports to Germany rise in 2024

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Iran food, livestock exports to Germany rise in 2024 Iran food, livestock exports to Germany rise in 2024 Tehran - Trade between Iran and Germany grew by four percent in 2024, reaching €1.5 billion, following a sharp decline in 2023, when bilateral trade fell to its lowest level in 25 years. According to the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), citing data from the German Federal Statistical Office, trade between the two countries increased from €

Mar 5 202506:02

Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties

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Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Tehran - Researchers at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII) have achieved a significant milestone, introducing six new hybrid millet varieties to Iranian agriculture for the first time. The announcement, made by SPII Director Mohammad Zamanian, comes as Iran seeks to enhance its food security and agricultural productivity. The newly developed varieties include four forage millet hybr

Mar 4 202503:07