CIRDAP awards Aziz- ul- Haq Rural Development Medal 2024 to Iran

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The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) has awarded its ‘Aziz- ul- Haq Rural Development Medal 2024’ to the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Agriculture. According to Mehr News Agency, during the 39th technical committee meeting of CIRDAP held in Melaka, Malaysia, the medal was presented in recognition of the Ministry of Agriculture's efforts in rural-based agricultural development. The medal was received by the representative of the Preside

Aug 10 202415:57

Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time

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The director of research and diagnosis of poultry, bee, silkworm, and wildlife diseases at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced that the institute's researchers have produced the avian influenza H5 antigen for the first time in the country. "Antigens are biological products and essential diagnostic tools in laboratories. In the case of avian influenza H5 viruses, which can be transmitted from birds to humans and mammals, this achievement is even more prominent and important, a

Aug 10 202415:53

Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran

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Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, and his Lebanese counterpart Abbas Haj Hassan explored ways to develop ties in the sector of agriculture between the two nations. Haj Hassan, who had traveled to Iran to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony, met with Nikbakht on Wednesday, August 1. The Iranian minister emphasized the need to develop agricultural cooperation between the two countries, saying, "Iran, with its extensive experience and technical and engineering knowl

Aug 5 202413:30

Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock

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The Director General of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Technology Office at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to utilize the waste and biomass of harvested tropical plants as livestock feed. Visiting banana farms in Zarabad County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Abolfazl Raoufi emphasized that this initiative is part of a phased research and operational program to ensure a sustainable food source for livestock. He highlighted the significance of waste management in

Jul 27 202406:42

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable weather conditions and increased investment in olive cultivation. “Iran currently has 75,000 hectares of olive groves, and

Jul 13 202412:30

Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growing demand for freshwater king prawn aquaculture due to its high market value and export potential, particularly in dev

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The GSP is a global initiative aimed at improving soil health and ad

Jul 10 202408:07

Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China

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A team of eight Iranian natural resources experts led by Dr. Seyed Nasser Emadi, advisor to the president of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, participated in the International Forestry Cooperation Seminar in China. The seminar, which was held from June 17 to July 8, 2024, aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of natural resources and forestry management. The Iranian experts attended lectures and presentations on new and innovative methods and te

Jul 4 202412:38

CIRDAP eager to boost ties with Iran

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The director-general of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Rural Development Center (CIRDAP) voiced readiness to promote cooperation with Iran in various fields. In a meeting with Chairman of Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDRI) Ali Kiani-Rad in Tehran on Saturday, the director general of CIRDAP pointed to the significant changes he had observed since his last visit to Iran, highlighting the country's development over the past decade. He st

Jun 23 202412:23

Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will be mobilized to attract resources and credits from agencies and institutions, the Agricultural Bank for loans, the Land Affairs Organi

Jun 20 202411:15