Agriculture
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Momordica, medicinal herb planted in Orumiyeh, northwestern Iran
Momordica is a genus of about 60 species of annual or perennial climbers herbaceous or rarely small shrubs belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, natives of tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia and Australia. The medicinal herb is being planted for the first time as a greenhouse in Orumiyeh, northwestern Iran , Nov 1, 2020. IRNA/Nima Saeedi.
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Rice cultivation in Iranian cities
When it comes to rice cultivation in Iran, Shushtar County in Khuzestan Province has a big part to play. October 31, 2020. IRNA/ Iman Sadeghi
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Iran's 1st cotton factory
The first cotton factory of Iran is located in Bandar Gaz city. It dates back to the Qajar dynasty which was constructed by the cooperation of Russians. Oct 29, IRNA/ Mohammad Moheimani
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FAO boosts Iranian experts’ knowledge of agricultural water saving, productivity
Tehran, Oct 26, IRNA - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as part of its multilateral project to support Iran in reducing the agriculture water consumption in the Lake Urmia basin, equips Iranian experts with the requisite knowledge and skills to implement the advanced approach of Real Water Savings (REWAS) in the agriculture sector.
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Saffron harvest in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province
Iranian Saffron known as the “red gold”, is a magical ingredient in Persian culture, from aromatic foods and colorful desserts to physical and spiritual medicine. Saffron harvesting in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province has started from late October to mid - November, all regions of the province have the potential for saffron cultivation. Shahrekord, Iran. October 20, 2020, IRNA/Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi.
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Rice cultivation in Iran
When it comes to rice cultivation in Iran, Qazvin province has a big role to play. October 11, 2020. IRNA/Amin Rahmani
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FAO supports Iran to strengthen capacity of nat'l and local stakeholders on climate finance
Tehran, Oct 6, IRNA – To provide an inclusive platform to address climate-related issues in Iran, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Environment (DOE), as the National Designated Authority (NDA) of Green Climate Fund (GCF), partnered to bring together and build capacity of around 100 local, national and international stakeholders to discuss climate finance.
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Iran’s agricultural exports rise up
Tehran, Oct 3, IRNA – Iranian agricultural exports have risen up by 12.2% despite the outbreak of the COVID-19,, official with Iranian Customs Administration said on Saturday.
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Harvesting limes from tropical gardens in Iran
The photo album depicts some photos of the cultivation area of limes in Kohgilouyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in Iran which is more than 5,000 hectares. Sept 15, 2020. IRNA/Saeid Mortezapour
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Iranian minister briefs Asia-Pacific conference on Iran’s agricultural achievements
Tehran, Sept 5, IRNA – Iranian Minister for Agriculture Jahad Kazem Khavazi briefed the participants of the 35th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific on the achievements made by Iran in the agricultural sector, according to FAO office in Tehran.
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Iran-Pakistan cooperation in agriculture sector entails huge potential
Islamabad, July 30, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Minister for Food and Security says Iran and Pakistan have huge potential for economic cooperation with each other, including cooperation in the field of agriculture.
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Iran, Belarus review ways to further develop agro cooperation
Tehran, July 15, IRNA – Iran’s ambassador to Minsk Saeed Yari on Wednesday called for bolstering mutual relations on agriculture.
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Iran’s agricultural, food sectors bring $5.8b revenues
Tehran, April 28, IRNA – An official in Agricultural Jihad Ministry said food and agriculture sectors have brought $5.8 billion in revenues during the last Iranian year (ended on March 19, 2020).
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Kazem Khavazi gets vote of confidence to become Iran’s new agriculture minister
Tehran, April 8, IRNA – Kazem Khavazi got approval of Majlis with 196 votes in favor to become the new Agriculture Jihad Minister, IRNA reported on Wednesday.
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Iran, Spain call for agro cooperation
Tehran, Feb 15, IRNA – Iranian and Spanish sectors have planned to cooperate in producing as well as supplying the seeds for cucurbits and vegetables.
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Iran, Tajikistan call for expansion of agricultural cooperation
Tehran, Dec 6, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador to Tajikistan Mohammad Taqi Saberi conferred on Friday with Tajik Minister of Agriculture Ezzatollah Sattari on expansion of cooperation in agriculture.
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President accepts agriculture jihad minister resignation
Tehran, Nov 25, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani on Monday accepted resignation of Agricultural Jihad Minister Mahmoud Hojjati and appointed him as President's adviser for agriculture and food safety affairs.
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Greece stresses expanding agricultural ties with Iran
Athens, Nov 21, IRNA – Grece's Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Makis Voridis expressed satisfaction over the good ties with Iran and stressed the need for expansion of agricultural ties with Iran.
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Greece eager to boost agricultural ties with Iran
Athens, Nov 21, IRNA – Greek Agriculture Minister Makis Voridis described his country's ties with Iran as excellent, saying that Greece is keen on boosting mutual cooperation in the agricultural sector.