Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture

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Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Iran unveils major irrigation plan to boost agriculture Tehran - The Iranian government has announced a sweeping initiative to modernize agricultural irrigation, aiming to equip 50% of farmlands with advanced water management systems. The move is designed to tackle drought challenges, enhance water efficiency, and strengthen food security. Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri reported notable progress in the sector, citing a $3 billion i

Sep 7 202510:11

Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline

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Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline Tehran – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined a comprehensive set of directives aimed at modernizing Iran's farming sector, streamlining government spending, and stabilizing food supply chains. In a meeting with agricultural officials on Saturday, the President was briefed on current challenges and initiatives before delivering his add

Sep 6 202511:26

Iran reports rise in horticulture output

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Iran reports rise in horticulture output Iran reports rise in horticulture output Tehran – Iran's horticultural sector has seen a notable 6% increase in output, producing 26 million tons of garden products over the past year, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumand, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs, presented the annual review covering August 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the sector’s expanded production,

Sep 3 202510:21

Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent

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Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Tehran – Iran has imported less than 30,000 tons of red meat since the start of the current fiscal year, a drastic reduction compared to last year, as part of a government initiative to achieve self-sufficiency, an industry official announced. The announcement comes alongside the launch of a new domestic water buffalo breeding program, aimed at significantly boosting local production of meat

Sep 3 202510:15

‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’

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‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’ ‘West Azarbaijan province produces 35 percent of Iran sugar beet’ Tehran – West Azarbaijan Province has secured its position as Iran’s top sugar beet producer, accounting for around 35% of the country’s total output in the 2023–2024 crop year, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Mohammadreza Asghari reported that the province produced 2.1 million tons of sugar beet over the

Sep 2 202511:01

Agriculture Minister reports 32 percent surge in agricultural exports

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Agriculture Minister reports 32 percent surge in agricultural exports Agriculture Minister reports 32 percent surge in agricultural exports Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture announced a 32% rise in agricultural exports alongside a 6% decline in imports, marking a significant turnaround in the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking Monday at the Administrative Council meeting in Hamadan Province, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that under the 14th government’s initiatives,

Aug 27 202509:38

155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head

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155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head 155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head Tehran - Iran will launch 155 fisheries projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said 155 fisheries projects with an investment of 21.25 trillion rials (about $42.5 million) will come online simultaneously in 27 provinces. The proje

Aug 26 202511:28

Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity

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Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out stabilized cropping patterns in orchards to counter the impacts of climate change and water scarcity, according to the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry. Dariyoush Salempour called this approach a “smart strategy” that combines scie

Aug 19 202511:21

Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027

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Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027 Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027 Tehran - Iran and Pakistan plan to boost bilateral agricultural trade to $3 billion within two years, according to Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking to reporters on Monday, following a meeting with Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and an accompanying delegation, Nouri said current agricultural trade between

Aug 18 202508:18

 Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia

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Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Nairobi – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the country's strategic role as a trade and logistics hub connecting Kenya and East Africa with the Caucasus and Central Asia during the 7th Iran-Kenya Joint Commission meeting in Nairobi. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, Gholamreza Nouri, said that boosting economic cooperati

Aug 13 202512:41