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FAO awards GIAHS certificates to two Iranian sites

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The FAO awarded the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) certificate to two Iranian sites of the Qanat-based Saffron Farming System in Gonabad and the Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley.

FAO take steps to curb red palm weevil in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has taken a positive step towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil (RPW).

Iran world's third largest honey producer in 2022: FAO

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Latest data by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that Iran was the third largest producer of honey in the world in 2022.

FAO, Iran launch course to transform dryland management

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The FAO launched a new e-learning course that will inspire practitioners to champion transformational dryland forest management strategies in close cooperation with Ministry of Agriculture Jahad of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s 2022 wheat production rises 28% to 13mn tons

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimated that 13 million tons of wheat were produced in Iran in 2022, over 28% more compared to 10.1 million tons in 2021.

FAO:

Iran’s grain production volume hits about 21mn tons this year

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Pointing to Iran’s 25 percent growth in wheat production and also 20 percent growth in rice production in 2022 Crop Year, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) put Iran’s grain production in 2022 at 20.8 million tons.

Iran 14th largest producer of wheat in world: FAO

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – According to the statistics of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Islamic Republic of Iran has become the world’s 14th producer of wheat in 2022.

Iranian sisters win at world painting competitions

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Two Iranian sisters won the first award of the FAO’s Painting Competition as well as the second place in the international painting competition of Istanbul in Turkey.

FAO commemorates World Soil Day 2021

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held an event to commemorate World Soil Day.

Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Environment (DOE) partnered to bring together local, national and international stakeholders in a three-day workshop.

FAO, Iran start joint plan to reinvigorate agri. innovation

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – FAO supports the establishment of an agricultural innovation lab in Iran to enhance the national capacity in generating novel approaches for tackling growing food and nutrition security challenges.

UN warns 400,000 Yemeni children may starve to death in 2021

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – More than 2 million Yemeni children, under the age of 5, are expected to suffer acute malnutrition this year, which may lead to the death of 400,000 of those kids.

FAO empowers Iranian farmers to improve water productivity

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – FAO provides Iranian farmers with learning opportunities on handling low water productivity challenges, monitoring local water resources, and adopting an optimal cropping pattern, to increase farm-household income.

7-year-old Iranian girl wins FAO poster contest for 2nd time

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian 7-year-old girl, Atrin Afshari Tavan, won the World Food Day 2020 Poster Contest for the second consecutive year.

5 million Yemenis 'one step away from famine' in 2021: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) –The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Sunday warned that five million Yemenis “will likely be living just one step away from famine in the upcoming year.”

FAO supports Iranian experts in developing green projects

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – FAO provides another training opportunity for Iranian experts to scale up climate investment for the agricultural and rural development sectors.

FAO ready to back Iran to ensure healthy biodiverse soils

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has expressed readiness to help Iran develop and adopt policies and programs to promote sustainable agricultural systems and nurture soil biodiversity.

FAO, WHO warn on risks of antimicrobial resistance

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – FAO and WHO warned over the risks of Antimicrobial Resistance and urged countries to prioritize infection prevention.

FAO supporting Iran in fight against Desert Locust

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) provides Islamic Republic of Iran with additional pesticide sprayers, backing the country in the fight against Desert Locust.

FAO urges member states to take action on AMR in food chains

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) called on member countries to take action on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in food chains.

FAO starts project on improving Iran agro-rural capacities

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) started the implementation of a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project to enhance the resilience of Iranian rural communities and agricultural systems.

FAO, WHO recommend five steps to ensure food safety

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization have provided five steps to ensure food safety.

FAO to equip Iranian experts with REWAS skills

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The FAO plans to equip Iranian experts with the requisite knowledge and skills to implement the advanced approach of Real Water Savings (REWAS) in the agriculture sector.

FAO warns over effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of FAO in an exceptional moment as countries around the world deal with the widespread effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

FAO backs Iran to:

Strengthen capacity of stakeholders on climate finance

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – To provide an inclusive platform to address climate-related issues in Iran, FAO and DOE partnered to build the capacity of around 100 local, national, and international stakeholders to discuss climate finance.

Iran discusses Covid-19 coop. at FAO Regional Conf.

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran and near eastern countries discussed responses to COVID-19 and expanding mutual coordination during FAO Regional Conference.

FAO urges fight against hunger,climate change in Asia-Pacific

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has pointed to the need to implement new ways to battle COVID-19 and malnutrition in Asia and the Pacific.

In FAO conf.:

Iran, Asian nations discuss agri. challenges amid COVID-19

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) along with its 46 member nations, convened in a conference to address the immediate threats posed to the agriculture sector and rural development amid pandemic.