Iran joins global water scarcity framework

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Iran joins global water scarcity framework Iran joins global water scarcity framework Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially joined the global framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG), according to the country’s Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi. Niazi said the membership will both enhance the country’s expertise in water and soil management and strengthen its role in specialized international forums. The decision follows Niazi’s

Sep 16 202507:54

Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture

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Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture Iranian farmer wins global award for innovative agriculture Ilam — Mahmoud Rahdari, a pioneering farmer from Helilani in Ilam Province, has won the Watsave 2025 Award, securing first place in the farmer category among participants from 106 countries. He was also Iran’s sole representative at the World Irrigation Council in Malaysia. Rahdari received the honor for successfully applying advanced irrigation systems and sust

Sep 13 202511:12

East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports

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East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports East Azarbaijan expands sumac cultivation to boost exports East Azarbaijan – East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, is expanding the cultivation of sumac to increase export revenues and strengthen its position in international markets, a senior agricultural official announced. According to Sadeq Naderi, Deputy for Crop Production Improvement at the provincial Agricultural Organization, East Azarbaijan currently ranks

Sep 12 202509:32

Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’ Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and internati

Sep 9 202511:42

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