Iran targets 1.62m tons of fisheries output as trade rises

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Iran targets 1.62m tons of fisheries output as trade rises Iran targets 1.62m tons of fisheries output as trade rises Sari — Iran has set a target of producing more than 1.62 million tons of fisheries and aquatic products in the Iranian year 1405 (2026–27), following the country’s achievement of 106 percent of its production target last year, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Speaking at a press conference in Sari, Hamzeh Rostampour, head of the IFO and

Sep 6 202612:12

Iran’s Agriculture Ministry joins UNESCO National Hydrology Committee

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Iran’s Agriculture Ministry joins UNESCO National Hydrology Committee Iran’s Agriculture Ministry joins UNESCO National Hydrology Committee Tehran — Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has formally joined the National Hydrology Committee of the UNESCO National Commission of Iran, strengthening the agriculture sector’s role in national water-resource management and scientific cooperation. The ministry’s Acting Deputy for Water and Soil Affairs attended the committee’s i

Sep 4 202611:29

Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming

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Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming Mazandaran pilot project shows strong potential for Vannamei shrimp farming Sari - A pilot project to farm Vannamei shrimp using Caspian Sea water in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province has delivered results 30 percent better than those recorded in Gomishan, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Nima Hosseinzadeh said the project, the first of its kind in Mazandaran, was carried out at Amirabad Fishing Por

Sep 4 202611:15

Iran develops bio-based solution to combat Mediterranean fruit fly

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Iran develops bio-based solution to combat Mediterranean fruit fly Iran develops bio-based solution to combat Mediterranean fruit fly Tehran - An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a plant-based solution to control the Mediterranean fruit fly, a highly invasive pest that attacks more than 350 host species and poses a major threat to fruit production. Developed by Rabo Biocontrol Pioneers, based at Alborz Science and Technology Park, the product is designed to attract and control the

Aug 31 202608:59

Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west

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Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west Dryland pulses boost soil health, farmers’ incomes in west Lorestan - Dryland pulses are playing an increasingly important role in sustainable farming and rural incomes in the Iranian city of Borujerd, located in western Lorestan province, according to the local head of the Agricultural Organization. Ezzatollah Nabati said pulses are well adapted to water-scarce conditions, providing farmers with an additional source of income while im

Aug 31 202608:56

Mongolian FM: Iran knows well how to counter sanctions

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Mongolian FM: Iran knows well how to counter sanctions Mongolian FM: Iran knows well how to counter sanctions Ulaanbaatar – Iran's government and people have effectively mastered the art of resisting sanctions, Mongolia's Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during a bilateral meeting with Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri on the sidelines of the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar. Batmunkh praised Iran's resilience amid recent U.S. hostility, noting that deep historical

Aug 30 202607:52

Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive

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Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Isfahan – After ten years of targeted breeding research, Iranian scientists have developed a promising salt-tolerant alfalfa variety, a breakthrough poised to enhance forage production and strengthen national food security amid growing soil salinity challenges. The new variety was derived from the native "Qarah Gozlu" ecotype,

Aug 30 202607:47

Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation

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Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, and Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change held talks on the sidelines of a visit to Mongolia, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in natural resources, forestry, and soil and water conservation. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed existing capacities for expandin

Aug 28 202606:03

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22

Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough

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Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Tehran – Iran has imported 15 rice varieties from China, including four hybrid strains, as part of an ambitious agricultural drive to develop high-performance cultivars and slash the country's dependence on rice imports, a top official at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and

Aug 25 202612:20