Modern seed technologies key to boosting crop yields

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Tehran - Gholamreza Golmohammadi, head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), underscored the vital role of advanced seed technologies in improving agricultural productivity. During a visit to the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute's research farm and the Shahid Motahari Research Station, Golmohammadi marked the beginning of the sugar beet planting season and emphasized the strategic importance of upgrading the country’s seed processing infrastructu

Jun 7 202509:18

Iran must retain its crown as world top pistachio producer: Agriculture Minister

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Tehran – Iran must reassert its position as the world leader in pistachio production, according to the country's Minister of Agriculture. "Wherever pistachios are grown commercially, you will find the legacy of Iranian expertise," the minister said. "It is time for Iran to reclaim its rightful place as the global authority in this industry." Emphasizing the need for innovation, the minister outlined plans for expanded research programs and advanced cultivation techniques. "The Ministry

Jun 4 202507:45

 Agriculture Minister receives FAO new representative to Iran

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Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri on Monday received Farrukh Toirov, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the meeting, Minister Nouri emphasized Iran's commitment to FAO's goals of combating poverty and hunger and facilitating access to food; he, however, highlighted the severe food deprivation facing women and children in Gaza. The minister took swipe at the Food

Jun 3 202510:44

Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels

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Rasht – Iran's silkworm breeding program has achieved a significant breakthrough, increasing its genetic diversity to an impressive 122 distinct lines. Reza Soorati Zanjani, head of the National Silk Research Center, announced this, emphasizing that this unique genetic breadth is a testament to the center's dedicated research efforts. He also highlighted Iran's historical significance in sericulture, pointing out that while white cocoons originated in China, yellow cocoons trace their

Jun 2 202505:53

Iran Razi Institute sends first shipment of Polio Vaccine to Venezuela

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has successfully exported its first consignment of oral polio vaccine (OPV) to Venezuela. "Following an emergency request from the Venezuelan government and a visit by a high-level delegation led by Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Science to the Razi Institute, we reached the necessary agreement to supply the oral polio vaccine," Ali Eshaghi, head of the Razi Institute announced. The consignment was delivered t

Jun 1 202511:06

Razi Institute joins Iran official delegation at WOAH’s 92nd General Session

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The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) is participating as part of Iran’s official delegation at the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), held in Paris from May 25–29, 2025. The high-level assembly brings together global stakeholders to shape policies, strategies, and collaborative efforts in animal health. According to Razi Institute’s Public Relations, the Iranian delegation includes representatives from the Iran Veterinar

May 28 202510:10

 Agriculture Ministry launches smart farming system in third phase of crop pattern reform

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Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Ministry is set to introduce an advanced smart monitoring system for its national crop pattern initiative, aiming to boost water efficiency and agricultural productivity, a senior official announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said on Tuesday that the third edition of Iran’s crop pattern plan has been officially distributed to provinces nationwide. The updated framework emphasiz

May 24 202505:40

FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market

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Tehran - As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Iranian pistachio export standards, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios — one of Iran’s most valuable export commodities. The three-day mission was conducted recently under the joint Technical Cooperation Project of FAO and Ministry of Agric

May 19 202521:21

Iran president unveils major vaccine ecosystem tower

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Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the launch of the Vaccine Ecosystem Technology Tower, a transformative initiative designed to establish Iran as a regional powerhouse in vaccine manufacturing and biotechnology. During a high-level meeting with officials from the Razi Institute and leading vaccine manufacturers, the President outlined the Tower’s role as Iran’s largest biotech hub, driving cutting-edge research, development, and production while attracting an

May 19 202521:11

Razi Institute will launch Vaccine Technology Ecosystem Tower

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Tehran – The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has officially launched its Vaccine Technology Ecosystem Tower, a pivotal and future-oriented project designed to serve as the central intelligence and strategic driver of Iran's national vaccine industry. The announcement was made last week by Seyed Reza Bani-Hashemi, head of the National Technology Tower Project Committee. He spoke to reporters from the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Public Relations Office on the sidelines of a c

May 18 202506:03