Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive

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Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Isfahan – After ten years of targeted breeding research, Iranian scientists have developed a promising salt-tolerant alfalfa variety, a breakthrough poised to enhance forage production and strengthen national food security amid growing soil salinity challenges. The new variety was derived from the native "Qarah Gozlu" ecotype,

Aug 30 202607:47

Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem

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Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Tehran – Iran and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have held a strategic meeting in Tehran to strengthen the country's vaccine development and biosecurity capabilities. The hybrid session brought together international experts from FAO headquarters, regional offices, and Iranian national institutions to exchange technical knowledge, assess local capacities, and i

Aug 30 202607:45

Iran’s meat industry expanding, poised for growth in exports

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Iran’s meat industry expanding, poised for growth in exports Iran’s meat industry expanding, poised for growth in exports TEHRAN – Iran's meat and protein industry is experiencing significant growth across the country, with 169 active members in the industry association, 79 of whom operate outside the capital, a senior official said. Dr. Masoud Rasouli, Secretary of the Iranian Meat and Protein Industry Association, said the sector now employs approximately 40,000 personnel directly, wit

Aug 28 202607:30

Iran, Türkiye vow to expand agricultural, natural resources cooperation

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Iran, Türkiye vow to expand agricultural, natural resources cooperation Iran, Türkiye vow to expand agricultural, natural resources cooperation TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, held talks with Türkiye's Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the sidelines of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia, discussing ways to enhance bilateral ties across various sec

Aug 28 202607:04

Iran, Angola explore ways to boost environmental, forestry cooperation

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Iran, Angola explore ways to boost environmental, forestry cooperation Iran, Angola explore ways to boost environmental, forestry cooperation TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture held talks with Angola's Minister of Environment on the sidelines of a visit to Mongolia, discussing ways to expand bilateral cooperation in environment, natural resources, forestry, and afforestation. During the meeting, the two sides explored potential areas of collaboration in natural resource managem

Aug 28 202606:58

Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation

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Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation Iran, Brazil pledge to expand forestry, environmental cooperation TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, and Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change held talks on the sidelines of a visit to Mongolia, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in natural resources, forestry, and soil and water conservation. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed existing capacities for expandin

Aug 28 202606:03

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22

Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough

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Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Tehran – Iran has imported 15 rice varieties from China, including four hybrid strains, as part of an ambitious agricultural drive to develop high-performance cultivars and slash the country's dependence on rice imports, a top official at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and

Aug 25 202612:20

Iranian pistachio exports to Europe hit €34m in H1 2026

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Iranian pistachio exports to Europe hit €34m in H1 2026 Iranian pistachio exports to Europe hit €34m in H1 2026 Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union climbed to approximately €34 million in the first half of 2026, marking a 6 percent year-on-year increase, according to fresh data released by Eurostat, the EU's official statistics office. The total value of shipments between January and June reached €33.94 million, up from €31.85 million recorded during th

Aug 25 202612:17

China’s early rice output holds steady in 2026

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China’s early rice output holds steady in 2026 China’s early rice output holds steady in 2026 BEIJING - China's early rice production remained broadly stable in 2026, with the planting area edging up slightly, official data showed recently. The early rice output totaled 28.29 million tons, staying above 28 million tons for the sixth consecutive year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The planting area edged up by 22,000 mu (about 1,467 hectares) from the previous year to

Aug 25 202612:14