Iran registers genetic identity of over 500 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan

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Iran registers genetic identity of over 500 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan Iran registers genetic identity of over 500 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan North Khorasan – Iran has completed the genetic identification and registration of 526 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan province – northeast of Iran - under a comprehensive genomic program aimed at preserving the breed’s genetic integrity, enhancing breeding standards, and boosting export potential.

Jul 19 202618:34

Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient tra

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming

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Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Iran unveils climate-resilient soybean variety for mechanized farming Tehran - Iran has introduced a new soybean variety, Arta (SOY-401-3), designed to boost productivity through enhanced environmental stress tolerance and efficient mechanized harvesting, following official approval by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Developed by Iranian plant breeders, Arta combines drought tolerance

Jul 18 202612:37

Iran unveils plan for national medicinal plants development roadmap

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Iran unveils plan for national medicinal plants development roadmap Iran unveils plan for national medicinal plants development roadmap Tehran - Iran is drafting a national roadmap for medicinal plant development based on the comparative advantages of each province, according to the head of the Iranian Union of Medicinal Plant Associations. Mohammad Baqer Rezaei said the plan will use scientific data to identify provincial priorities while strengthening the sector's value chain from cultivatio

Jul 18 202612:33

North Khorasan targets higher raisin exports

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North Khorasan targets higher raisin exports North Khorasan targets higher raisin exports North Khorasan – The northeastern North Khorasan province produces 116,000 tons of grapes annually from its 13,800 hectares of vineyards and has the capacity to increase raisin exports to 20,000 tons, according to the province's Agricultural Organization. Horticulture Director Hamdamian said the province produces around 8,000 tons of raisins and 350 tons of grape concentrate each year, supporting va

Jul 18 202612:30

Iranian organic Damask Rose products enter European market

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Iranian organic Damask Rose products enter European market Iranian organic Damask Rose products enter European market Tehran – Organic Damask rose products from Iran's Fars Province have entered the European market after a producer in Sepidan County successfully exported certified organic products to France under an Iranian brand. According to provincial agricultural officials, the producer converted seven hectares of Damask rose fields to organic cultivation and obtained internationally

Jul 17 202612:36

Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades

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Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades Tehran – Iran is seeking to expand exports of its renowned Liqvan cheese by strengthening the product's value chain, improving branding, and increasing investment across the dairy sector, officials said. Faramarz Afshani, Director of Food Processing Industries at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said Liqvan cheese generates an es

Jul 17 202612:31

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheri

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems

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Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Iran calls for greater private investment to expand modern irrigation systems Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil has called for greater private sector investment and increased funding to meet the country's target of equipping 350,000 hectares of farmland annually with modern irrigation systems under the Seventh National Development Plan. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said 3.2 million hect

Jul 17 202612:24

Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth

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Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Iran launches national agricultural innovation ecosystem to drive agri-tech growth Tehran – Iran has launched a National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization of agricultural research, foster innovation, and strengthen links between science, industry, and the marketplace. The initiative, established by the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute under the

Jul 14 202610:39