Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar

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Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Iran, Pakistan exploring joint rice farming, CPEC link via Chabahar Islamabad – Iran and Pakistan are in talks to strengthen economic cooperation through joint agricultural projects and enhanced transport corridor connectivity, including plans for cross-border rice cultivation and linking Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) to Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, a senior Iranian official

Aug 5 202508:24

Iran unveils major watershed management program

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Iran unveils major watershed management program Iran unveils major watershed management program Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has launched a major initiative aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to water and soil conservation, according to the deputy head of the organization. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 planning sessions for watershed, rangeland, and desertification projects, Hassan Vahid announced that the initiative will be

Aug 3 202509:26

Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states

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Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Over 500 tons of quality bell peppers exported to Russia, Persian Gulf states Yazd — Neyriz County in the central Yazd Province has produced and exported more than 500 tons of high-quality colored bell peppers to Russia and Persian Gulf region, according to the director of the Neyriz Agricultural Organization. The peppers were cultivated in 55,000 square meters of greenhouse space, with approximately 90% of the

Jul 30 202509:06

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

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

Jul 28 202512:59

Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year

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Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Minister: Agriculture sector grows 3.2 percent in one year Tehran - Iran’s agriculture sector grew by 3.2 percent in the Iranian calendar year ending March 2025, with exports rising by 32 percent and the trade balance improving by $3 billion, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri announced. According to the Agriculture Ministry’s official website, Nouri underscored the strategic importance of domestic food production and se

Jul 27 202510:28

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern ir

Jul 27 202510:15

Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister

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Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Iran on track to become regional food hub: Agriculture Minister Isfahan – The Iranian minister of agriculture announced plans to position Iran as a leading regional food hub, underscoring the country’s determination to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production. Gholamreza Nouri’s remarks came during a visit to Isfahan Province on Thursday, where he met with economic stakeholders, researchers, and repres

Jul 24 202512:05

Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia

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Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad has stated that Iran acts as a bridge linking Kenya and East Africa to the Caucasus and Central Asia. He added that expanding economic cooperation with Kenya, with the goal of reaching $1 billion in trade, is on the agenda of the two countries’ Joint Commission. According to the

Jul 19 202516:16

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative fo

Jul 19 202510:49

Iran President orders establishment of special task force to address dust storms

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Iran President orders establishment of special task force to address dust storms Iran President orders establishment of special task force to address dust storms President Masoud Pezeshkian, highlighting the growing threat of dust storms to public health, has ordered the establishment of a specialized task force comprising experts, academics, and representatives from relevant ministries and executive bodies. The president’s directive was issued during the 94th cabinet meeting held on Su

Jul 17 202511:48