Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says

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Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says Tehran — Iran has begun exporting ornamental Pangasius fish to Iraq, marking a new milestone in domestic aquaculture, according to the head of the Inland Waters Aquatic Resources Research Center. Abdolazim Fazel said Pangasius, bred at the center alongside two other ornamental species, has reached export-ready size, with 40–50 gram fish now being shipped abroad. He noted

Dec 13 202511:48

Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan

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Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Hamedan — Capparis, a drought-tolerant medicinal plant with low water requirements, has been introduced for the first time in Asadabad County, situated in Hamedan western province. According to Moslem Hassanabadi, Director of the Asadabad County Agricultural Organization, 30 hectares of local farmland have been allocated to the cultivation of Capparis

Dec 13 202511:40

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

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

Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity

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Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity Hydroponic revolution amid water scarcity East Azarbaijan - As Iran grapples with acute water shortages and the continued drying of Lake Urmia, an agri-tech company based in Khosrowshah, East Azarbaijan Province, has emerged as a leading example of resource-efficient, high-quality food production. Focusing on sustainable farming, food security, and a shift in cropping patterns, Yashil Kesht Fanavar Sahand is using hydroponic innovation to help ease pre

Dec 6 202511:15

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iran FAO proposes science-based, farmer-friendly water solutions in Iran’s Lake Urmia Basin West Azarbaijan - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin. Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia&rdqu

Dec 5 202511:48

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