Five Iranian women entrepreneurs selected for BRICS business alliance

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Tehran - Iran moves to establish a national office of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance to expand cross-border business ties and boost Iranian women’s participation in the global economy. Five Iranian women entrepreneurs and business leaders have been selected to join the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance following a multi-stage evaluation, as Iran advances plans to establish a national office aimed at expanding international business cooperation and promoting women’s e

Oct 25 202612:00

Iranian women shine at CIRDAP event

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Dhaka - Two Iranian women leading funds dedicated to developing rural women’s economic activities have showcased their expertise at an international online event organized by the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), held on October 15 to mark the International Day of Rural Women. Zahra Pourabbasi and Azadeh Mir, chief executives of the two Iranian funds, took part in the event, highlighting the capabilities and leadership of Iranian women in rural dev

Oct 17 202612:26

Iran rolls out research-based farming plans to boost crop yields

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Tehran - Iran is preparing to introduce research-based crop management packages to boost farm productivity, narrow yield gaps and help farmers apply the latest scientific findings, with wheat, barley and autumn-sown sugar beet among the priority crops. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said crop-specific guidelines tailored to regional conditions would be provided to provincial agricultural au

Oct 11 202611:15

Iranian woman named FAO hero as Tehran reaffirms support for female agri-entrepreneurs

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Rome – Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has hailed the selection of an Iranian woman among the world's 100 female agriculture and rural development heroes as proof of Tehran's commitment to women as leaders and change-makers in agri-food systems. Ambassador Ali Kiani-Rad congratulated Azadeh Ahmadi on her 2026 FAO honor, noting that eight Iranian candidates were nominated for the inaugural edition of the award. He credited Iran's agri

Aug 21 202612:34

FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems

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Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems from July 1–3, 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, farmers, development partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector representatives from around the world. The three-day conference will showcase practical innovations and emerging technologies aimed at improving agricultur

Jun 20 202613:12

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a new project to conserve endangered indigenous livestock breeds and strengthen rural livelihoods in northwest Iran. Speaking at the project’s launch, FAO Representative Farrukh Toirov stressed the importance of native breeds in preserving biodiversity, enhancing climate resilience and supporting sustainable food production. "The 18-mo

Jun 16 202609:27

Iran’s South-South agricultural cooperation proposal receives support at BRICS meeting

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New Delhi — Iran has called for expanded South-South cooperation in agriculture and food security, urging BRICS members to deepen collaboration in addressing shared challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, rural poverty, and food insecurity. Speaking at the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in India, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, emphasized that stronger cooperation among developing countries is essential for advancing sustainable agriculture

Jun 12 202609:11

BRICS is Iran’s strategic partner: Agriculture Minister

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Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture said BRICS is Iran's strategic partner; half of our country's agricultural imports and one-third of its agricultural exports are carried out with members of this group. According to IRNA reported on Friday, Gholamreza Nouri, on the sidelines of the first day of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Summit, emphasizing the extensive capacities of this group in ensuring sustainable food security, stated The Islamic Republic of Iran, despite external press

Jun 12 202608:44

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Tehran meeting highlights Iran’s role in the IORA Tehran - A consultation meeting on the latest developments within the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was held in Tehran with representatives from various government bodies, including Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. Established in 1997, IORA is a regional organization of 23 member states focused on economic and social cooperation across the Indian Ocean region, with priorities including maritime security, trade and investment, fisheri

Jun 6 202611:51

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

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Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites, while Latin America has 11 across five countries. The first newly recognized system is an integrated camelid herding and Andean farming system

Feb 23 202609:37