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

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

Oct 18 202507:33

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

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

Oct 14 202523:01

Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women 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

Sep 23 202514:04

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says 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 indu

Jul 23 202512:58

Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture

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Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture Iran launches initiative to empower rural, nomadic women in agriculture 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

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

Jun 19 202513:55

Iran Presidential Office launches climate change task force within Women and Family Affairs Department

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Iran Presidential Office launches climate change task force within Women and Family Affairs Department Iran Presidential Office launches climate change task force within Women and Family Affairs Department Tehran – The Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has established a special task force on climate change, in coordination with the Department of Environment, according to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, a senior official at the department. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural con

Jun 9 202516:25

 Agriculture Minister receives FAO new representative to Iran

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Agriculture Minister receives FAO new representative to Iran Agriculture Minister receives FAO new representative to Iran Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri on Monday received Farrukh Toirov, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the meeting, Minister Nouri emphasized Iran's commitment to FAO's goals of combating poverty and hunger and facilitating access to foo

Jun 3 202510:44

Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses

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Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses Tehran – The Iranian government has plans underway to increase support for rural women's businesses, a senior official announced. Dr. Tahereh Ghayoomi, the Ministry of Agriculture's Adviser on Women and Family Affairs, said on Tuesday that rural and nomadic women play a pivotal role not only in the family welfare but also in the country’s sustainable development.Supporting

Jan 23 202511:34

Tehran to host intl confab to highlight role of rural women in food security

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Tehran to host intl confab to highlight role of rural women in food security Tehran to host intl confab to highlight role of rural women in food security Tehran – An international conference will convene in Tehran on Tuesday to spotlight the critical role of rural and nomadic women in advancing Iran's sustainable development. Coinciding with the annual International Day of Rural Women on October 15, the conference aims to underscore the invaluable contributions of these women to agricult

Oct 15 202407:42