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Robustness of Iran’s food security structure proven during crises: agriculture minister
The minister of agriculture, emphasizing the high resilience of the country’s food security system, stated: Despite wars and domestic and international challenges over the past year, not the slightest disruption has occurred in ensuring Iran’s food security, and now, relying on science and technology, dependencies in strategic areas must be reduced
Wheat production, harvest increase
A member of the Pricing Council for Basic Agricultural Products has announced an increase in wheat production for the 2025–2026 crop year, predicting that approximately 14 million tons of wheat will be harvested in the country this year
Iran’s dams enter February with water volumes still down
Iran’s major dams entered the second month of winter with water reserves still sharply lower than a year ago, according to official data
Let’s pledge that no water or food is wasted: agriculture minister
The Iranian minister of agriculture, at the International Conference on Combating Water and Food Waste in Turkey, highlighted the water challenge and emphasized the importance of proper water resource management and reducing food waste as a solution to preserve this vital resource
Iran, China launch joint rice research center to develop high-yield hybrid varieties
Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with yields exceeding six tons per hectare, as part of broader agricultural cooperation under the two countries’ 25-year partnership agreement
Agriculture Ministry aims to implement smart irrigation on 20,000 hectares by Mar. 2026
Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to roll out smart irrigation systems across nearly 20,000 hectares of farmland this year, pending budget approval, a senior official said, as the country intensifies efforts to boost water efficiency in the face of ongoing drought conditions
Iran offers agricultural technical services to Af
Iran is ready to export technical and engineering services in agriculture to Afghanistan, the country’s agriculture minister said during talks with officials from the Taliban-led government
Iran seeks closer agricultural ties with BRICS members
Iran’s Agriculture Minister said the country’s relations with BRICS members are set to deepen, following Tehran’s active participation in the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting, IRIB reported
Iran, India seek closer agricultural ties at BRICS summit
Iran and India have called for expanded cooperation in agriculture during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS agriculture ministers’ summit in Brazil, underscoring their shared commitment to food security and sustainable development
Iran’s greenhouse farming expands 161% over past decade
Iran’s greenhouse farming sector has expanded by 161 percent over the past ten years, according to the head of the Statistical Center of Iran, who emphasized the importance of utilizing the results of the country’s 2024 agricultural census to enhance food security