Iran Razi vaccine institute surges production, reaches 3.5b annual doses

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Tehran – Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has achieved a significant milestone, producing 3.5 billion vaccine doses annually. This remarkable output, valued at $400 million, underscores the country's commitment to self-sufficiency in vaccine production. Dr. Esmaeili, the institute's head, emphasized the importance of domestic vaccine production, stating, "Despite facing ongoing challenges, the Razi Institute has demonstrated its resilience and dedication to providing esse

Oct 10 202410:14

Iran launches over 100 smart irrigation projects

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Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with the successful implementation of over 100smart irrigation pilot projects. Fariborz Abbasi, the project manager of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's modern irrigation systems development program, highlighted this achievement at the IFarm 2024 exhibition. The Agriculture Ministry has been at the forefront of modernizing irrigation practices in Iran. By identifying innovative companies, leveraging research

Sep 29 202413:09

Agriculture AI Event 2024

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Sep 24 202412:10

Iran share in Asian dairy market growing

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Tehran – Iran has cemented its position as a leading dairy exporter in Asia, accounting for a significant 17% share of the regional market.This announcement was made by Hasan Khamisabadi, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran.According to Khamisabadi, dairy products have emerged as a major contributor to Iran's agricultural exports, playing a crucial role in generating foreign exchange for the country. The latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Sep 22 202410:09

Iran achieves cotton seed self-sufficiency

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Tehran - Iran has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, achieving complete self-sufficiency in the production of standard cotton seed, an official said. Ghorban Ghorbani, head of the Cotton Research Institute of Iran, announced the achievement, stating, "We are now producing 100% of the standard cotton seed required by our country." Looking ahead, Ghorbani revealed plans to export surplus cotton seed, further strengthening Iran's position in the global agricultural market.

Sep 11 202416:30

South Khorasan Jujube harvest to reach 9,000 tons

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South Khorasan province, Iran's leading jujube producer, is anticipating a bountiful harvest of 9,000 tons of dried jujube this year, according to the eastern province’s head of agriculture organization. Despite facing challenges from a late spring frost and high summer temperatures, the province's production is expected to surpass the previous year's output by 7%, Hossein Akbari said.Approximately 70% of South Khorasan's jujube production is exported, while domestic consumption, particul

Sep 10 202408:23

Iran honey production per capita soars

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Tehran – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in honey production, boasting a per capita output of 1.415 kilograms, according to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry. This impressive figure exceeds the country's domestic consumption, underscoring its role as a significant exporter. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, also put the country’s honey consumption per capita at 1.397 kilograms. The country's thriving b

Sep 7 202407:15

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the beginning of this year, through the efforts of researchers at the Institute for Seed and Plant Improve

Aug 20 202411:38

Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production

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Tehran – Iran has made substantial strides in potato seed production, with domestic companies now producing a substantial quantity of certified mini-tubers, according to the deputy of the Seed Registration and Certification Research Institute.Over 33 million mini-tubers are produced annually by 14 Plant Tissue Culture Companies across the country, Samad Mobasser said.“Following rigorous quality checks, nearly 29 million of these mini-tubers receive certification.”He further sai

Aug 17 202413:49

Agricultural research boosts shrimp exports in Iran

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Tehran – The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization has announced a groundbreaking shrimp farming project in Pirqaleh village of Oshnavieh. This initiative, aimed at both preserving genetic resources and boosting shrimp populations in the Aras River basin, has successfully developed a technical process that can be transferred to the private sector. Seyed Mojtaba Khayam Nekoui emphasized the export-oriented nature of thi

Aug 11 202411:25