TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has formally designated two agricultural systems in Iran as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). This recognition was...

The study tour provided Iranian delegates an opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences in dryland ecosystem and natural resources management with the host while also becoming more familiar with...

TEHRAN – Governments must design science-based policies, encourage innovation, and invest in water management, FAO representative a.i. Yubak Dhoj GC said in a message to the World Food Day Conference. Held...

TEHRAN – "Rehabilitation of forest landscapes and degraded land with particular attention to saline soils and areas prone to wind erosion” project (RFLDL), implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization...

TEHRAN – To tackle the rising issue of sand and dust storms (SDS), which affect over 150 countries across the world, coordinated global efforts are crucial, said AbdulHakim Elwaer, FAO...

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held the “First National Conference on Enhancing Productivity in Dryland Projects” to discuss achievements within its project titled "Boosting Productivity and Unlocking...

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad (MAJ) embarked on a strategic partnership to bolster Pistachio production and export...

  TEHRAN – The Estahban Rainfed Fig Orchards Heritage System, located in southwestern Iran’s Fars province, has been formally recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), by the Food and...

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, marked the World Camel...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iran, has elaborated on efforts aimed at addressing desertification and drought within the country in an event on 20...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has taken positive step towards curbing the spread of red palm weevil (RPW), a highly destructive transboundary pest that can...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a new e-learning course that will inspire practitioners to champion transformational dryland forest management strategies in close cooperation with...

Mashhad, 15 October 2025 – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Mr. Farrukh Toirov, FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited saffron farms and processing industries in Mashhad to observe the beginning of harvesting season and explore ways to enhance saffron quality and competitiveness.

Tehran, 13 October 2025 – On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals.