Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages

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Sistan-Baluchestan - The Agricultural Development Support Fund of the southwestern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, in collaboration with the Sistan Women’s Regional Fund, has launched a mealworm farming development project to support home-based businesses for rural women. "Following a successful pilot in Shahrak-e Mir village, the first phase will expand to six new farms, producing dried mealworms and frass for the market. If successful, a second phase will involve more rural women," Moh

Dec 28 202519:58

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council. He noted that Gilan’s humid climate and long tradition in sericulture make it one of

Dec 27 202510:49

Khorasan Razavi province new major pistachio export hub

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Khorasan Razavi - Pistachio growers in Khushab County, in Khorasan Razavi province, have produced around 30,000 tons of fresh pistachios this year, with nearly 9,000 tons processed and supplied to domestic and international markets, according to local agricultural authorities. Rahmatollah Nezafat, Acting Director of the Khushab County Agricultural Organization, said pistachio orchards now cover more than 13,000 hectares across the county, of which approximately 9,000 hectares are fully produc

Dec 13 202511:45

Kandolus a model for sustainable rural tourism

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Mazandaran - Amid the green hills of Mazandaran, Kandolus Village has emerged as a global symbol of harmony between nature, agriculture, and tourism. Its success in sustainable farming, herbal cultivation, handicrafts, and eco-tourism has turned it into a model for empowering rural communities. Selected from over 270 nominees across 65 countries, Kandolus was named one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World 2025 in China—recognizing its innovation in linking cultural heritage with sus

Oct 21 202516:18

Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian

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Tehran – A new era of empowerment for rural and nomadic women has begun with Article 81 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, which for the first time requires the government to support cooperatives run by women in rural and nomadic communities, according to the spokesperson for the Parliament's Agriculture Commission. The measure marks a major step toward strengthening women’s economic participation and revitalizing village economies, Somayeh Rafiei added, speaking at the Nint

Oct 18 202507:33

FAO highlights key role of Iran’s rural, nomadic women in achieving food security

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Tehran - On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals. A national conference held on Tuesday 14 October at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) to mark the World Food D

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment plan aimed at transforming the economic participation of rural and nomadic women. The initiative sets major goals, including the rollout of 3,000 specialized training courses and direct support for one million women through skill-building programs. Tahereh Ghayoomi, Advisor to the Minister on Women’s Affairs, said the program is designed to address longstanding structural, cultural, and legal barriers that ha

Sep 23 202514:04

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan – Iran’s western Hamedan Province produces more than five million ornamental fish each year, according to the Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Karam Moradi said recently that the ornamental fish are cultivated across 37 aquaculture units in the province, 10 of which operate industrially, while the remaining units are small-scale or home-based enterprises. He noted that approximately 80 percent of the pro

Jul 23 202512:58

Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Women's Affairs has forged a strategic partnership with the Iran Agricultural Guilds Chamber to bolster gender equality and economic resilience. “This collaboration aims to empower rural and nomadic women by facilitating their entry into the digital marketplace and formalizing their agricultural businesses. The initiative will issue essential business licenses and enhance crucial marketing and branding infrastructure,

Jul 20 202516:05

 Ministry of Agriculture vows unwavering commitment to people’s livelihood, well-being

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Ministry of Agriculture vows unwavering commitment to people’s livelihood, well-being Tehran - The Minister of Agriculture affirmed that the 14th government and the Ministry, adhering to the enduring directives and guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the President, have prioritized "food security" and "market management and regulation" as core pillars of their mission. According to the official website of the ministry, Gholamreza Nouri in his Tuesday message emphasized t

Jun 19 202513:55