Tehran – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), led by the FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, conducted a four-day field mission to Ardabil, East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan and Kurdistan provinces from 12 to 15 July 2026 to support sustainable livestock development.

Tehran, 17 June 2026 – FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted the global importance of rangelands emphasizing on scaling up restoration efforts, strengthening drought resilience, and promoting sustainable agrifood systems.

Tehran, Iran – 15 June 2026 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and national partners, has launched a new project aimed at empowering local communities to conserve and sustainably develop endangered indigenous livestock breeds in northwestern part of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Capacity Building for Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM/IDM) on Date Palm: A Multi-Provincial Training Programme for Farmers, Extension Officers, and Technical Staff

Promote Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Urmia Lake Basin by piloting the precision irrigation and climate-smart agriculture action plan in Barandouz Chai, Miandoab Plain, Naghadeh plain, and Mahabad Plain, West Azarbayejan, Iran

Sari, 23 May 2026 _ “Local community participation and synergy between domestic and international experts is key to prevent irreversible environmental destruction and protect this treasure for future generations,” the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iran, Farrukh Toirov said in national event marking the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026.

Isfahan, 31 November 2025 – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Urmia, 4 December 2025 – Speaking at the inception workshop of the “Effective Use of Agricultural Water in Lake Urmia”, Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscored the importance of collaboration, practical technologies, and localized approaches to enhance water-use efficiency across the Lake Urmia Basin.

Mashhad, 25 November 2025 - 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.

West Azarbaijan Province, 23 October 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with financial support of the Government of Japan, today launched a new project aimed at improving agricultural practices and water efficiency in the Urmia Lake Basin.

Tehran, 21 October 2025 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has launched a new Regional Technical Cooperation Project aimed at strengthening national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. 

Tehran, 13 October 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, recognized Iran’s strategic position in regional food production and agricultural innovation.

Tehran, 07 October 2025 - A delegation from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), led by the FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, visited pistachio orchards in Qazvin Province to observe the harvesting season and gain firsthand insights into different stages of the pistachio value chain.

Tehran, 16 September 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) to strengthen the methodologies of controlling quality, determining authenticity and improving market confidence of Iranian saffron, one of the country’s most valuable exports.

Tehran, 02 September 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Farrukh Toirov, underlined the vital role of cooperatives in strengthening agricultural productivity and competitiveness during the Second International Conference on Iran’s Cooperative Economy, held on Tuesday in Tehran.

Tehran, 4 August 2025_ FAO Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, visited the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute to explore avenues for scientific collaboration in the field of animal health and One health approach.

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Tehran, 11 June 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DoE) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, launched a capacity-building workshop today aimed at enhancing national coordination mechanisms for the Green Climate Fund (GCF).