Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation

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Islamabad – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and agricultural trade. The talks took place on Tuesday during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan. The two ministers reviewed the current state of agricultural relations and explored new opportunities to strengthen collabora

Jun 23 202612:58

Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector

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Tabriz – The indigenous Sarabi cattle breed is one of Iran’s most valuable livestock genetic resources and a symbol of the country’s native livestock production capabilities, according to the head of the East Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Organization. Shahram Shafiei said the breed has adapted to local climatic conditions over generations and offers strong potential in milk and meat production, disease resistance, and economic efficiency. He emphasized that preserving ind

Jun 22 202613:29

Iran, Kenya discuss expansion of agricultural trade, cooperation

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Tehran – Iran and Kenya have explored new opportunities to deepen agricultural and trade relations during a meeting between Kenya’s ambassador to Tehran and officials from Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the discussions focused on leveraging the two countries’ complementary agricultural capacities to expand bilateral trade and strengthen cooperation across the sector. Both sides revi

Jun 22 202613:26

Iran’s inland aquaculture research institute advances 28 research projects

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Rasht - Iran’s Inland Waters Aquaculture Research Institute is carrying out 28 research projects, including national programs focused on sustainable aquaculture and the conservation of commercially important fish species in the Caspian Sea, according to the institute director. The institute is conducting projects in partnership with government agencies, research centers, and private-sector stakeholders, while also advancing breeding and stock restoration programs for endangered fish spec

Jun 21 202613:25

Iranian researchers develop livestock feed from sugarcane residues

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have developed a technology that converts sugarcane harvesting residues into livestock feed, offering a sustainable solution to reduce agricultural waste and support food security. The innovation, titled “Production of Livestock Feed Silage from Sugarcane Residues,” was developed by Afrouz Sharifi of the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center and has received official certification from the Agricultural Research

Jun 20 202613:06

Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says

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Tehran — Iran is among the world's leading countries in combating desertification, thanks to decades of scientific research and large-scale land restoration efforts, Deputy Agriculture Minister and Head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization Reza Aflatooni said on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Aflatooni noted that Iran began implementing desertification-control programs in 1966 and was the third country to join the United Nat

Jun 19 202612:34

Modern irrigation raises grape yields in southern Iran

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Khuzestan - The adoption of pressurized irrigation systems in vineyards across Gotvand County, Khuzestan Province, has increased grape yields by 50–67% per hectare while significantly reducing water consumption, according to local agricultural officials. Maryam Bashiri, Horticulture Officer at the Gotvand Agricultural Department, said modern irrigation methods have improved both productivity and fruit quality by enhancing water-use efficiency and supporting more effective farm management

Jun 15 202612:53

CRISPR tech seen as key to boosting food security in Iran, official says

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Tehran - The head of the Animal Biotechnology Department at the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran has described CRISPR gene-editing technology as a powerful tool for improving livestock production and strengthening food security. Mr. Ghorbani said the technology can be used to develop disease-resistant livestock, enhance productive traits in dairy and beef cattle, and improve animal health and welfare. “Its high precision, speed, and efficiency have made CRISPR a key instrument

Jun 15 202612:48

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province

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Markazi Province - The adoption of nanobubble technology in fish farms and greenhouses is helping transform Markazi Province in the center of Iran into a leader in smart, knowledge-based agriculture. Researchers say the technology improves oxygen retention in water, reduces water and energy consumption, and enhances growing conditions for both aquatic species and crops. Mohammad Mehdi Rezaei, a researcher at the Markazi Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, said n

Jun 12 202609:01

Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater

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Tehran – Iran plans to produce 1 to 1.5 million metric tons of high-quality forage annually on 500,000 hectares of rainfed farmland through the use of “green water” — rainfall captured and stored naturally in the soil, according to the head of the country's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute. Mozafar Roostaei said the initiative is designed to address the challenges posed by Iran’s predominantly arid and semi-arid climate and recurring droughts. He described

Jun 7 202613:50