Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Iran and Europe agree on new pistachio export protocol

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Iran and Europe agree on new pistachio export protocol Iran and Europe agree on new pistachio export protocol Rafsanjan - Iran has reached a new agreement with European countries regarding the export of pistachios, according to Mohammad Mahdi Broumandi, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture.Broumandi made the announcement at the 8th National Pistachio Festival in Rafsanjan, a city renowned as the "pistachio capital of the world." He highlighted the significance of pistachios in Ira

Sep 18 202417:23

FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry

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FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry Tehran - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture have teamed up to improve the safety and productivity of the country’s pistachio industry. A recent workshop marked the start of this collaborative project. The goal is to enhance pistachio quality and safety from farm to table, boosting exports and benefiting ever

Aug 18 202418:41

Iran begins exports of tea to 23 countries

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Iran begins exports of tea to 23 countries Iran begins exports of tea to 23 countries Tehran - Iran is ramping up its tea exports, with shipments reaching neighboring countries and European markets, Habib Jahansaz, the head of Iran's Tea Organization, said. "The door to tea exports has been opened," Jahansaz said during a visit to tea factories in Fuman, Rasht, where 12 containers of tea were being exported to Central Asia. "Tea factories in Gilan province, with their export capacity, are active

Aug 17 202413:30

Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says

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Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says Tehran – Iran plans to significantly expand the cultivation of medicinal herbs, aiming to cover 300,000 hectares of land under the seventh National Development Plan (2023-2027), an official with Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization said. According to Tarahom Behzad, the country has already surpassed its previous target

Aug 10 202416:02

Iran pistachio exports reach $1b

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Iran pistachio exports reach $1b Iran pistachio exports reach $1b Iran's pistachio industry brought in a cool $1 billion last year, according to an official with the Iran Pistachio Association. Jalil Karbakhsh said last year over 200,000 tons of pistachio were produced in the country of which about 120,000 tons were exported. However, there's a mixed bag when it comes to export destinations. While Iran remained the second-largest supplier of pistachios to the European Union in 2023, overall

Jun 8 202409:55

Iran pistachio exports to Europe surge in first quarter of 2024

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Iran pistachio exports to Europe surge in first quarter of 2024 Iran pistachio exports to Europe surge in first quarter of 2024 Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union experienced a significant boost in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Statistical Office of the European Union (EU). The data reveals a 17% increase compared to the same period last year, with Iran exporting €34 million worth of pistachios to the 27 EU member states. This marks a jump from €29 million

May 28 202411:39

Golestan province exports shrimp to Asia, Europe

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Golestan province exports shrimp to Asia, Europe Golestan province exports shrimp to Asia, Europe The northern Golestan province exported over 3,000 tons of shrimp to Asian and European states in the past Iranian calendar year 1402 (ended on March 19), a local official said. "Last year, about 3.7 tons of shrimp were produced in Golestan province, of which 80% was exported to 5 countries,” Esmail Jabbari, the head of Golestan province’s Fishery Department, said. He added, "In addi

May 6 202415:28

Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year

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Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year Farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan produce 300,000 tons of dates in one year Iranian farmers in Sistan-Baluchestan province produced some 300,000 tons of dates in the past Iranian calendar year (began on March 21, 2023- ended on March 19, 2024), according to a provincial official. “Last year, around 300,000 tons of diverse varieties of dates were ha

Apr 14 202421:09

Iran to launch major sturgeon farm in Hamedan province

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Iran to launch major sturgeon farm in Hamedan province Iran to launch major sturgeon farm in Hamedan province Iran to launch major sturgeon farm in Hamedan province Iran has plans underway to launch a major project in the town of Malayer, western Iran’s Hamedan province, to produce over 500 tons of sturgeon fish annually, an official said. According to Masoud Norouzi, the head of the Fisheries Department of the Agriculture Organization in Hamedan Province, the project with an annual produ

Mar 11 202423:49