Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption

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Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption Iran targets significant reduction in agricultural water consumption Tehran – The Iranian government has set a major goal of reducing agricultural water consumption to 65 billion cubic meters by the end of the Seventh Development Plan. This reduction is crucial to address the country's water scarcity challenges and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Minist

Oct 23 202413:24

Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience

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Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience Tehran – The Department of Environment (DOE), acting as the National Designated Authority (NDA), has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening Iran's resilience to climate change. The newly signed project, titled "Strengthening Iran's Ac

Oct 20 202406:33

Iran fish production reaches new high as fishing season begins

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Iran fish production reaches new high as fishing season begins Iran fish production reaches new high as fishing season begins Juybar – Iran's fisheries sector has reached a significant milestone, with annual fish production surpassing 1.4 million tons. The announcement was made by Hossein Hosseini, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of Iran's Fisheries Organization, at the opening ceremony of the sturgeon fishing season in Juybar, Mazandaran Province. He emphasized the sector's cr

Oct 13 202412:24

Minister calls for expert-led, tech-driven agricultural revolution in Iran

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Minister calls for expert-led, tech-driven agricultural revolution in Iran Minister calls for expert-led, tech-driven agricultural revolution in Iran Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has issued a rallying cry for a transformative shift in the country's agricultural sector, emphasizing the critical role of elite groups and innovative technology in achieving the ambitious goals set out in the Seventh Development Plan. In a meeting with leading agricultural experts, Minister Gho

Oct 2 202408:50

Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects

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Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with the successful implementation of over 100smart irrigation pilot projects. Fariborz Abbasi, the project manager of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's modern irrigation systems development program, highlighted this achievement at the IFarm 2024 exhibition. The Agriculture Ministry has been at the forefront

Sep 29 202413:09

iFARM 2024 opens in Tehran

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iFARM 2024 opens in Tehran iFARM 2024 opens in Tehran TEHRAN – Iran's annual International Agriculture Exhibition, iFARM, returned this year with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. The 7th edition of the event, underway in Tehran, is featuring over 170 exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in horticulture, greenhouse cultivation, agricultural machinery, and more. A key highlight of the exhibition is the participation of numerous knowledge-based companie

Sep 24 202414:44

Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture

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Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Minister endorses vertical farming for sustainable agriculture Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has expressed strong support for vertical farming, highlighting its potential to address both domestic food supply challenges and boost agricultural exports. During a recent visit to the Ardastani Brothers Greenhouse in Pishva, Tehran Province, Nouri emphasized the critical role of greenhouse cultivation in

Sep 14 202415:10

13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz

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13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz 13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference underway in Alborz Alborz - Iran's 13th Agricultural Economics Conference – seen as a key opportunity to harness expert knowledge to overcome the country’s agricultural challenges and enhance sector management – is being held in Alborz Province, west of the capital Tehran. The 13th Iranian Agricultural Economics Conference opened on Sunday in Alborz Province with the

Sep 8 202415:02

Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming

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Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Minister of Agriculture emphasizes importance of village-based farming Tehran – The Minister of Agriculture announced that the primary focus of the ministry will be on promoting small-scale, village-based farming alongside agricultural supply chains. This strategy, Gholamreza Nouri added, will serve as the cornerstone for Iran's agricultural development, with its implementation being a top priority for the current adm

Sep 3 202418:24

Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system

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Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system Iran allocates funds for modern irrigation system Tehran – The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture has allocated a significant sum to modernize the country's irrigation systems, an officia said. According to Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi, 18.5 trillion rials (approximately $35 million) will be provided as facilities to farmers nationwide. The goal is to equip over 50,000 hectares of farmland with modern irrigation systems by the

Aug 31 202409:48