FAO awards GIAHS certificates to two Iranian sites
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) awarded the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) certificate to two Iranian sites of the Qanat-based Saffron Farming System in Gonabad and Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley.
FAO takes steps to curb Red Palm Weevil in Iran
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has taken positive steps towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil (RPW), a highly destructive transboundary pest that can cause serious damage to date palm trees, leading to the death of the infested trees.
FAO, Iran launch e-learning course on dryland management
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new e-learning course that will inspire practitioners to champion transformational dryland forest management strategies in close cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran’s wheat production rises 28% in 2022: FAO
Wheat production in Iran has increased by 28 percent in 2022, putting the Islamic Republic in 13th place among the world’s top producers of the strategic grain, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s latest Food Outlook report.
Iran’s cereal production to rise 34% in 2022: FAO
Cereal production in Iran is expected to grow 34.2 percent in 2022, while the imports of such products are seen to drop 25 percent, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s latest Food Outlook report released last week.
FAO Conference Held on COVID-19 Challenges in Eastern Countries
Iran and near eastern countries shared strategies implemented to tackle challenges posed by COVID-19 to food and agriculture activities.
Iran Deploying Strategies for Food Security, Livelihoods: Khavazi
Iran has followed strategies for food security and livelihoods such as changing the cultivating season, changing cultivars, using new technologies.
FAO Members Talk on Ways to Tackle Challenges in Rural Areas
FAO along with its 46 member nations convened a conference to provide an inclusive platform to examine ways forward to strengthen the resilience of agro-food systems and livelihoods amid the COVID-19 crisis.
FAO Aids Iran to Boost Agricultural Drought Monitoring Systems
FAO organized a three-day workshop to equip Iranian experts with operational knowledge and skills required to establish a country-level Agricultural Stress Index System (ASIS).
FAO Offers International Knowledge of EWEA Systems to Iran
FAO offers Iran and Mongolia a unique opportunity to transfer technical expertise and international experiences in Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) systems to Iranian experts.