Agriculture in Iran
Jihad Ministry, FAO plan projects in Afghanistan
13 Mar 2004
TEHRAN-- Agriculture Jihad Ministry will cooperate with UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the reconstruction and agricultural development of Afghanistan, it was announced. Click here for more.
Iran fourth in variety of agricultural products
Source: Tehran Times
Date: 21/09/04
TEHRAN (MNA) – The latest research by the World Bank shows that the variety of agricultural products puts Iran in the fourth rank at world table. Click here for more
Farming Is Different TEHRAN, September 6 (Mehr News Agency)
The average cow in Europe earns more per day in subsidies (around $2) than the total daily income of the average cattle-owner in West Africa. Click here for more
By Gwynne Dyer
The cost of producing wheat in Iran is far more expensive than importing it, but the government is highly supportive of local wheat farming because it wants to reduce the country's dependence on imports and enhance food security. As a result, the government chooses to produce up to 70% of Iran's wheat needs. Click here for more |
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