Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production

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Tehran - Persistent efforts by Iranian animal science researchers, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Animal Production Division and the Veterinary Organization, have yielded significant improvements in the production metrics of native Iranian sheep breeds, according to an official. This progress was announced by Hassan Khamisabadi, Director of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran, said. He underscored that these joint ventures and focused research have enhanced the produc

May 5 202506:00

Iran, Malaysia strengthen Halal trade partnership

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture unveiled plans to deepen trade in halal products with Malaysia. During a high-level meeting with Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammad Sabu, on Wednesday, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that the current annual trade volume between Iran and Malaysia, valued at approximately $120 million, falls short of the two nations’ vast potential. He further urged a significant expansion of commercial ties, emphasizing agricu

May 1 202509:16

 Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation

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Tehran – The Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute, in collaboration with the Pasteur Institute of Iran, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a one-day training workshop titled "National Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)" at the Ministry of Defense. The workshop featured a keynote video message from the Head of the BWC Implementation Support Unit, followed by expert discussions on critical topics in disarmament and internatio

Apr 29 202506:48

 3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit underway in Tehran

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Tehran – The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference is underway in Tehran from April 27 to 29 and in Isfahan from 29 to 30 April. The conference focuses on four main areas "Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals", "Mining and Mineral Industries", "Agriculture", and "Energy". The event was attended by senior officials, including Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Dr. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Gholamreza Gol Mohammadi, Deputy Minister and President of the Agricultural

Apr 28 202514:23

 Iran, Africa focus on agricultural collaboration for economic growt

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Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the vast opportunities for increased bilateral trade and the exchange of agricultural technology between Iran and African nations. "Agriculture is the key to unlocking deeper economic and cultural ties between Iran and Africa," Nouri, addressing the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, said emphasizing the potential to enhance food security and drive economic expansion across both continents. “Iran has signaled its commitment to sha

Apr 28 202513:32

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongside high protein content, large seed size, and optimal plant height for mechanical

Apr 21 202506:11

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is the full text of the Minister’s speech at the meeting in Brasilia Mr. Chairman, His Excellency Mr. Carlos Favaro,

Apr 18 202509:55

 Iran, India agree to boost agricultural, trade ties

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Brazil – Iran’s Agriculture Minister, Gholamreza Nouri, and his Indian counterpart, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouha, called for the development of bilateral relations between the two nations, especially in the fields of food, agriculture and trade. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on Thursday. During the meeting in the Brazilian capital, Nouri emphasized the need to revitalize the Iran-India Joint Agricultural Commi

Apr 17 202520:34

Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average

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Tehran – Iran's safflower yield surpassed the global average last crop year, according to the head of the Oilseed Research Department at the country’s Seed and Plant Improvement Institute “Domestic production reached 828 kilograms per hectare, exceeding the 2023 worldwide average of 795 kg/ha,” Mehdi Qaffari said. He noted that while global safflower cultivation spans one million hectares, Iran dedicated 11,335 hectares to the crop. "Our vast, climatically diverse terra

Apr 13 202507:05

Iran Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production

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Tehran - The Deputy of Research and Production of Biological Products at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced the production of over 3.4 billion doses of various vaccines and biological products in the past Iranian calendar year of 1403 (ended on March 20). Mohammad Hossein Fallah added that this level of production marks a significant step in meeting the country's needs in the public health and veterinary sectors. He emphasized that a major portion of Razi Institute's pr

Apr 12 202507:14