Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027

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Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Tehran – The Iranian government aims to produce 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat and 140 tons of caviar annually by the end of its Seventh Development Plan in 2027, according to the head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO). We are determined to boost aquaculture and enhance the county’s food security, Hamzeh Rostampour said. He noted that 20 provinces are currently active in st

Feb 9 202512:27

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Tehran – Iran's annual production of agricultural and livestock products has reached 127 million tons, the deputy minister of agriculture said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour hailed the performance of the Ministry of Agriculture's research centers for this significant growth, despite challenges posed by climate and limited water resources. Currently, Iran imports only 5%

Feb 9 202512:09

Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister

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Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Iran agricultural export rises by over 35 percent in 9 months: Minister Tehran – The value of Iran’s agricultural export has increased by over 35 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 20, 2024), as compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking at the Supreme Council of Provinces, Nouri added

Feb 8 202504:34

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, Serbia eye free trade agreement

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Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and the Serbian Ambassador to Iran held discussions in Tehran on Wednesday, focusing on expanding bilateral agricultural cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of expanding agricultural cooperation, focusing on research, technology exchange, and commercial partnerships. Additionally, they announced the commencement of formal negotiations to e

Feb 6 202511:06

Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost agricultural ties

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Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost agricultural ties Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to boost agricultural ties Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, and Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Mohammad Mudassir Tipu held talks in Tehran on Wednesday, exploring ways to enhance agricultural cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The meeting focused on increasing the volume of agricultural goods exchanged between Iran and Pakistan. Iran and Pakistan are resolved to dee

Feb 5 202518:46

Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production

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Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran embarks on five-year plan to boost rice production Iran – The Iranian government has launched a five-year initiative to significantly increase rice production, a deputy minister said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Mohajer said the project will be launched by Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, and agricultural organizations in the northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, an

Feb 5 202511:39

Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis

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Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – Iran is turning to technology-driven agriculture as a key strategy to combat its growing water crisis, exacerbated by climate change, a senior official said. "If we are serious to combat water scarcity, we need to move agriculture towards becoming knowledge-based and introduce new technologies," said Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Agricultural

Feb 4 202512:00

Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production

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Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production Tehran –The Iranian government plans boost the quality of its domestically produced pesticides by opening them up to competition in foreign markets, according to the head of the country's Plant Protection Organization.Maryam Jalili Moghaddam emphasized the importance of high-quality pesticides for sustainable agricultural production and high-quality food, noting that

Feb 3 202508:38

Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture plans to launch a program to increase red meat production in rural livestock farms, aiming for national self-sufficiency.According to Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs, said the production growth plan in rural livestock farms will be implemented in cooperat

Feb 2 202511:35