Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) launched an international conference titled “Venomous Animals & Antivenoms Bridging Sciences, Innovation & Global Health,” to address the critical challenges posed by venomous animals and the development of life-saving antivenoms.The international event was held in Tehran on Monday, convening leading experts in toxicology, medicine, and public health from around the globe. Dr. Nevin Wi

Feb 20 202510:01

Iran now self-sufficient in standard horticultural seedling production, official says

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Tehran – Iran has managed to achieve full self-sufficiency in the production of standard fruit seedlings across all product categories, according to a senior official. "Iran has reached full self-sufficiency in producing standard fruit seedlings in all product groups," the Iranian deputy of Research, Control, and Certification of Seedlings at the Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute announced. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in the country's h

Feb 19 202510:49

Razi Institute contributions hailed at 9th International Poultry Veterinary Congress

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Tehran – The 9th International Poultry Veterinary Congress, organized and sponsored by the Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute (RVSRI), held recently at the Olympic Hotel in Tehran, brought together leading figures in the poultry and veterinary sectors, including the head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization, Dr. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, alongside academics, industry professionals, and researchers.The congress underscored Razi Institute’s pivotal role in advancing veterinary s

Feb 18 202512:13

Razi Institute celebrates 100th anniversary with Intl conference on venom and antivenom

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Karaj – The prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute is set to host the "International Online Conference on Venomous Animals and Antivenoms" on February 17-18, 2025. The conference, commemorating a century of scientific achievement of the Razi Institute, will convene leading national and international scientists and experts to explore the latest advancements in the field."This conference, a collaborative effort with prominent experts, will serve as a platform for sharing cutt

Feb 17 202509:38

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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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% of its red meat. The country has achieved self-sufficiency in poultry, eggs, dairy, and aquaculture, with surplus production r

Feb 9 202512:09

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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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 fabrics from their wool. Now, an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by geneticists from Tri

Feb 8 202503:54

Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement

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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 establish a free trade agreement between the two nations. The proposed free tr

Feb 6 202511:06

25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries

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Tehran – Iranian nurseries have produced 25 million certified and standard fruit tree saplings this year, according to an official. Abdolreza Kavand, Deputy Director of Research, Control, and Certification of Saplings at the Seed and Sapling Registration and Certification Institute said the saplings, grown in 630 licensed nurseries nationwide, are ready for distribution and will be used in projects to improve, revitalize, and replace orchards.He noted that three million of the saplings are

Feb 5 202508:31

Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis

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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 Research, Education and Extension Organization.He also stressed the need for collaboration across all sectors, fr

Feb 4 202512:00

IFO new head appointed

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture has appointed Hamzeh Rostampour as the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Gholamreza Nouri announced the appointment on Saturday during a ceremony honoring outgoing head Seyed Hossein Hosseini, according to the government news website.Hamzeh Rostampour brings extensive experience to the directorship, including service as the Ministry of Agriculture's Director General of Parliamentary Affairs and 14 years at the Fisheries Organizatio

Feb 3 202508:32