Ministry of Agriculture

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.

'Trawling' banned for two years: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Agricultural Commission Spokesman on Wednesday revealed the prohibition of fishing in the form of 'trawling' for a period of two years.

Iran's agri. products mounts 130 mn tons in 7 years: Min

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Hailing Iran's status in the agriculture in the world, Minister of Agriculture said, “The total production of the country's agricultural sector has increased from 97 million tons to 130 million tons in last 7 years."

Rouhani calls for a move toward agricultural modernization

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the need for a shift from traditional agriculture to industrial agriculture in a bid to boost the vital sector's production.

Iran accounts for 1% share of world’s $4bn turnover of halal food

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said that Islamic Republic of Iran accounted for one percent share of world’s $4 billion turnover of halal food.

Iran agricultural imports hit $9.3bn last year: official

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Director of Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute Ali Kianirad said on Tue. that Iran imported $9.3 billion worth of agricultural products last year [ended Mar. 20, 2020].

Parliament approves Khavazi as Agriculture Minister

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament approved Kazem Khavazi as the new Agriculture Minister of the country in today’s vote of confidence session.

Rouhani introduces new agriculture min. to Parliament

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani introduced Kazem Khavazi, the deputy of Iran's previous agriculture minister and head of Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization, as the new agriculture minister to Iran's Parliament.

FAO reaffirms readiness to assist Iran in sustainable soil management

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – FAO Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran Gerold Bödeker said that the Organization is looking forward to furthering its collaboration with the government of Iran in the sustainable management of soil and natural resources.

Iran accounting for 90% of world’s saffron output

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iran currently accounts for approximately 90% of the world production of saffron, said a deputy agriculture minister.

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Trade with EAEU, highest level of Iran’s intl. agreements

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The Commercial Deputy Ministry of Agriculture Ali Akbar Mehrfard said that trade with Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is the highest level of Iran’s international agreements.

Iran’s saffron output to hit 430 tons this year

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian farmers are expected to produce a total of 430 tons of saffron in the current fiscal year (March 2019-2020), a senior official affiliated with the Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday.

Iran, Turkey to coop. in seed industry

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey will cooperate in seed industry in the near future, according to Deputy of Agricultural Minister Abbas Keshavarz.

Iran’s olive production to reach 120,000 tons per annum

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s olive production is envisaged to reach 120,000 tons per year by the end of the current fiscal (March 2020), a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture said.

Iran eyes self-sufficiency in cotton production by 2025

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Efforts are underway to reduce reliance on the imports of cotton and finally reach self-sufficiency in its production by 2025, an official affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture said on Saturday.

Agriculture Ministry plans to boost exports of medicinal plants

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran exported around $570 million worth of medicinal plants in the last fiscal year (ended March 20), registering a $120 million increase compared to the year before, an official with the Agriculture Ministry said.

Incredible algae potentials

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Maybe for some people, it seems a little strange and unrealistic to use medicines and foods from algae, but these aquatic organisms have an incredible potential that will lead researchers to investigation in this area.

Rouhani orders executive bodies to take measures for ‘production boom’

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has tasked ministries and organizations with measures for production boom and removal of barriers to investment in the country.

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US new sanctions aim to threaten food security in Iran

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian deputy minister of agriculture said the main goal of the Trump administration for imposing the recent sanctions on Tehran is to threaten food security and people’s livelihood in the country.

4th Iran Green Trade Fair kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The 4th edition of Iran Green Trade Fair kicked off Thursday at Tehran International Permanent Fair Ground with participation of dozens of domestic and foreign companies.

87% of Iran’s food security provided internally

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Parliament Affairs, Mohammad Ali Javadi, said that %87 of Iran’s food security is currently provided on internal power.

Olive oil production surges by 30%

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Executive of Olive Project at the Ministry of Agriculture Seyed Rahmatollah Parichehr said that olive oil production volume has increased more than 30 percent in current year (started March 21, 2017).

By: Setareh Behroozi

Iranian smart agricultural meteorology yearns for maximum harvest yields

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 MNA) – A new wave of young farmers and entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the agriculture industry. The new generation is graduated, and aware of new techniques and wants to develop new products. New farmers can be more dynamic, take advantage of new technologies and open new markets.

Shrimp exports exceed 24,000 tons in 9 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran has exported over 24,000 tons of farmed shrimp since the beginning of the current fiscal year (March 21, 2018), a senior official the Ministry of Agriculture said.

Rouhani calls for moving toward self-sufficiency in agriculture

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural and livestock products.

Iran envisages harvesting 13.5m tons of wheat in current crop year

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) –Iran has envisaged producing at least 13.5 tons of wheat during the current crop year, which started in late September, said a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Wheat imports minimize into zero level

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Wheat Project Commissioner in the Ministry of Agriculture Esmaeil Esfandiari said that wheat imports level has been minimized into zero level.