Iran eyes joint agricultural investment, tech transfer in Africa

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to expand agricultural cooperation with African countries through technology transfer, joint investment, and local production, moving beyond conventional exports of machinery and food products, an Iranian official said. Karim Zolfaghari, head of Iran’s Center for Development of Agricultural Mechanization and Industries, made the remarks on Saturday on the sidelines of the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation at the Agricultural Research,

Nov 2 202610:43

Kenya seeks Iranian anti-snake venom serum as Razi Institute proposes joint production

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Tehran - Kenya has requested anti-snake venom serum from Iran, as the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has offered to expand cooperation with African countries through technology transfer, joint research, and the joint production of vaccines, sera, and other biological products. Hassan Morovvati, head of the Razi Institute, outlined the institute’s capabilities at the first National Meeting on Iran–Africa Agricultural Cooperation, emphasizing the need to move beyond produc

Nov 1 202609:08

Kenya calls for expanded agricultural trade, investment with Iran

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Tehran - Kenya is seeking to deepen agricultural trade and investment ties with Iran, with a focus on food processing, modern irrigation, logistics, agricultural finance and insurance, Kenyan Ambassador to Tehran Jonah Mwangi says. Speaking at the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation on Saturday, October 31, Mwangi described agriculture as a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, supporting the livelihoods of millions of people, supplying raw materials to domestic indu

Oct 31 202611:30

Iran-Africa agricultural trade registers major rise

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to expand agricultural cooperation with African countries through joint investment, technology transfer and sustainable production partnerships, with bilateral trade reaching $940 million in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March–November 2025), up 66% year-on-year, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri says. Addressing the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, Nouri said the two sides should move beyond memorandu

Oct 31 202610:57

Annual tea production expected to rise by over 30 percent

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Tehran - The Head of the National Tea Organization stated that with the increase in the guaranteed purchase price of green tea leaves and favorable weather conditions, tea production is expected to rise by more than 30 percent compared to the previous year. According to Mehr News Agency, Habib Jahansaz, the Head of the National Tea Organization, during a visit to warehouses and guaranteed purchase centers for green tea leaves, said With the measures taken by the government and the support of G

Jul 27 202612:25

Iran, Kenya discuss expansion of agricultural trade, cooperation

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Tehran – Iran and Kenya have explored new opportunities to deepen agricultural and trade relations during a meeting between Kenya’s ambassador to Tehran and officials from Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the discussions focused on leveraging the two countries’ complementary agricultural capacities to expand bilateral trade and strengthen cooperation across the sector. Both sides revi

Jun 22 202613:26

Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations

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Tehran – The head of the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced that expanding agricultural cooperation with Africa and the Americas is a top priority, signaling a major push to strengthen the country's agricultural diplomacy across the Mediterranean, Africa, and the American continents. In a meeting with the Deputy Minister and Director General for African Affairs at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Momeni highlig

May 15 202619:37

Iran tea export rises by 48 percent

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Tehran - The head of the Iranian Tea Organization said this (Iranian calendar) year (began on March 21), the country's tea exports have increased by 48 percent compared to the same period last year, and close to 9.8 million kilograms of tea were exported to foreign markets. According to the Mehr News Agency, Habib Jahansaz, the head of the Iranian Tea Organization, elaborated on the latest support measures and development plans, the process of reviving and renovating tea gardens, the facilitie

Dec 16 202510:56

Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a new justice-oriented development plan, merit-based management, and stronger support for producers as key priorities of the ministry. Speaking at a meeting attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref, Gholamreza Nouri said the first justice-based agricultural development document has been drafted, focusing on sustainable use of water and soil resources. He noted that connecting farmers to global markets has prevented produc

Nov 7 202511:59

Razi Institute highlights global vaccine expertise in Kenya

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Nairobi - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Ali Es-haqi, joined a high-level Iranian economic delegation in Nairobi, Kenya, to showcase its cutting-edge capabilities in vaccine production. At the Iran-Kenya Economic Forum, the institute presented its achievements in human and animal vaccines to specialized delegations, drawing keen interest from participants. The visit aimed to strengthen scientific, technological, and economic cooperation between Ira

Aug 24 202513:03