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2026-05-24 15:10
Strait of Hormuz closure sets stage for global food price shock
TEHRAN- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that the fallout of war on Iran could push millions in the world into hunger within a year.
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2026-05-23 16:39
National event on ‘Iran’s biodiversity’ being held
TEHRAN – Organized by the Department of Environment (DOE), the national event on Iran’s biodiversity kicked off on Saturday in Sari, Mazandaran province, and will run till Sunday.
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2026-04-24 16:37
‘US aggression has cast a shadow over global, regional food security’
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister Agriculture, stating that American aggressions pose a serious threat to achieving the "Zero Hunger" goal, said: "The illegal war by the United States and the Zionist regime in the region has cast a shadow over global and regional food security and has disrupted the supply chain, especially in the energy fuel and fertilizer markets."
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2026-04-23 00:11
Lake Urmia’s level increases by 120cm in 7 months
TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025), the water level of Lake Urmia has increased by 120 cm, rising from 1,269.50 to 1,270.70 meters above sea level, now, the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company has said.
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2026-03-14 17:11
Iran warns FAO: Warmongers have endangered countries’ food routes
TEHRAN- In a letter to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Iran’s Minister of Agriculture warned about the threat to the food security of regional nations posed by American and Zionist aggressors.
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2026-03-03 23:39
Jungle main source of livelihood for local communities
TEHRAN – According to the most recent reports of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the World Bank, jungles account for over 80 per cent of the livelihood for local communities worldwide.
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2025-12-09 15:05
FAO explores areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture in Isfahan
TEHRAN – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) paid a visit to a fish farm in Isfahan Province, exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
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2025-12-07 14:02
FAO holds workshop on effective use of agricultural water in Lake Urmia
TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with the Governorate of West Azarbaijan Province, has held a workshop on a project titled ‘Enhancing Restoration Activities in Lake Urmia through the Effective Use of Agricultural Water’, marking the official launch of the project’s second phase.
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2025-11-26 15:02
FAO, Iran take new step toward innovation and quality integrity in saffron value chain
TEHRAN - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad (MAJ) and the Iranian Society for Horticultural Sciences (IrSHS), held a National Workshop on Saffron Quality Integrity and Value Chain Development.
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2025-11-05 15:20
FAO awards GIAHS certificate to Qazvin's Baghestan
TEHRAN – The ancient traditional gardens of Qazvin (Baghestan) has received the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) certificate awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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2025-10-27 15:21
Japan funds FAO-UNDP project to help restore Lake Urmia
TEHRAN – With the financial support of the Government of Japan, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a cooperation document, aiming to help revive the drying Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran.
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2025-10-22 15:37
Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture
TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture.
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2025-09-16 15:35
FAO, Mashhad University cooperate to improve saffron quality
TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement (LoA) to strengthen procedures for how saffron is tested, processed, and marketed.
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2025-09-05 15:09
‘Cooperatives contribute to higher productivity, greater competitiveness in global markets’
TEHRAN – According to Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, cooperatives help bring farmers together, enabling larger-scale farming, higher productivity, and greater competitiveness in global markets.
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2025-08-12 16:35
By Mehdi Garshasbi
Research and achievements in Iran’s agriculture sector are significant: FAO representative
TEHRAN - Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, says the significant achievements of Iranian scientists are important to be delivered to other countries that do not have the same level of technological advancements in the agriculture sector.
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2025-08-12 16:08
Photo: Bahman Vakhshour
FAO representative speaks with the Tehran Times on objectives and prioritized plans
Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, gave an exclusive interview to the Tehran Times on Monday, August 11, 2025. Introducing FAO’s mandate globally and specifically in Iran, Mr. Toirov elaborated on current priority areas of cooperation with the country and plans to help develop Iran’s agricultural sector.
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2025-08-12 15:51
FAO representative speaks with Tehran Times on objectives and prioritized plans
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2025-08-05 15:09
FAO seeks to foster co-op with Razi Institute under One Health Initiative
TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has explored the potential for promoting ties with Razi Vaccine and Serum Production Research Institute, focusing on the One Health Initiative.
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2025-06-25 14:56
FAO, DOE hold workshop to facilitate Iran’s engagement with GCF
TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in cooperation with the Department of Environment (DOE), serving as Iran’s National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has held a workshop to explore effective national coordination mechanisms vital for facilitating stronger engagement with the GCF and other multilateral climate finance institutions.
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2025-06-11 15:02
FAO highlights SFM practices to address Zagros Forest challenges
TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Forestry Officer from the Regional Office of Asia Pacific has highlighted the need for adopting global Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices at the local level to address Zagros Forest challenges.
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2025-06-07 15:02
FAO welcomes new regional representative for Asia and the Pacific
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has appointed Alue Dohong as Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, with effect from 15 May 2025.
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2025-06-06 14:06
Iran, FAO reaffirm commitment to advancing food security
TEHRAN –The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security, sustainable agricultural production, and natural resource management, particularly in the face of increasing climate-related and environmental challenges, through exchanging advanced agricultural knowledge and practices between countries.