Capacity building toward sustainable intensification of oilseed crops in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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The Islamic Republic of Iran imports approximately 95 percent of its vegetable oil and protein cake, making it highly vulnerable to trade barriers and disruptions.
Taking this into account, the country has prioritised an increase of oilseed crops production to reduce the current import levels.
Besides providing a nutritious component of the human diet, oilseed crops production also supplies precious by-products including protein concentrates that are of critical importance as livestock feed for poultry, dairy, lamb, beef, fish, etc. These by-products are in high demand, and their importation is expensive.
The country has taken steps to revitalise its national efforts on oilseed crops, focusing particularly on soybean, as an attractive rotational crop that has not only a relatively higher yield but could also add sustainability and resilience to irrigated wheat systems. At the request of the Islamic Republic of Iran, FAO is implementing a Technical Cooperation Programme to assist the Country in building capacity to harness innovations in sustainable oilseed crop production and integrate new technologies and conservation agriculture approaches into cereal-based systems in the country.