Iran marks National Olive Day

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Tehran - As on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, and from the Mediterranean climate of the northern coasts to the warm plains of the south, t

Nov 25 202514:51

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced by Bayer CropScience (Germany) - has been banned due to its high toxicity to humans, animals, and pollinators. Officials said t

Nov 7 202511:57

Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative

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Tehran – Iran’s “One Billion Trees” Initiative is moving forward as officials reviewed its progress at a meeting of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO). Reza Aflatooni, Head of FRWMO, said the program has revived abandoned nurseries and plays a key role in restoring the country’s ecosystems. He called for stronger private-sector participation in wood cultivation, use of treated wastewater for timber production, and site selecti

Oct 6 202512:17

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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Qazvin– Efforts are underway to restore some of Qazvin Province’s most treasured forests, including 500-year-old junipers and native Alamut oaks, as part of a wider push to revive drought-resistant vegetation. Azita Asadi, Director General of the province’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department, said two forest enrichment projects have been launched - one in the Samghabad reserve, home to centuries-oldJuniperus excelsa, and another in Fashk village in Alamut,

Aug 11 202511:38

Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting on Sunday, Hassan Vahid emphasized that these efforts align with key environmental objectives under Iran’s Seventh Develo

Aug 4 202508:18

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

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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 erosion, water shortages, and food dependency, turning back to indigenous resources like acorn flour could ignite a transformat

Jul 28 202512:59

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

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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, Range, and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a meeting of the National Steering Committee for the project, Ali Teymouri, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of t

Jul 26 202510:58

Iranian firm pioneers automated tree grafting tech

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Tehran - An Iranian knowledge-based company has unveiled a groundbreaking automated tree grafting device, offering a novel solution for the agricultural industry. Driven by the ambition to enhance productivity and quality within the nation's technology and knowledge-based economy, and with the support of the Presidential Administration, this innovative firm has engineered a machine that promises to transform traditional farming methods. While initially conceived for pistachio cultivation, the ne

May 14 202505:34

Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources

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Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri described the preservation of natural resources as a national duty, emphasizing that resources belong to the people, not just the government. “Natural resources are not government property; they are a national treasure belonging to the people," Nouri said recently during a national tree-planting ceremony. Referring to a national plan with the aim of planting up to one billion trees across the country to combat desertificat

Mar 12 202511:53

Leader warns against agricultural land conversion

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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 serious attention to the national tree-planting movement initiated last year under the administratio

Mar 6 202510:59