Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower

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Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art technology tower focused on biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology. "This project aligns with the Leader's vision to create a world-class scientific complex worthy of Iran's legacy – one that will serve as a regional model," Pezeshkian said during a meeting with executives from the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute. According to a report by the official webs

Apr 12 202506:50

Iran develops new animal protein supplement

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Tehran - Iranian scientists have successfully created a high-value protein supplement for livestock using processed broiler chicken manure—an innovation expected to save the country $100 million annually, a leading researcher announced. Hassan Fazaeli, a faculty member at the Iranian Research Institute of Animal Sciences, confirmed the breakthrough, saying that the new supplement offers a cost-effective and safe alternative to expensive protein sources like soybean or canola meal. "Thr

Apr 4 202503:11

Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds

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Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has officially documented 27 distinct native sheep breeds, each demonstrating specialized characteristics tailored to their regional environments, officials announced. "These breeds represent valuable genetic resources with exceptional adaptive qualities that make them ideally suited to specific climatic conditions across Iran," the Institute's director Hassan Khamisabadi told reporters. He added, "Our pilot farms showed visible improve

Mar 27 202506:39

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives, he said, “Preserving 5 million plant, animal, and microbial genetic samples, launching new water-

Mar 24 202508:01

Seawater-irrigated Salicornia trial launched in Gomishan to combat dust storms

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Golestan Province – A five-hectare pilot project cultivating the salt-tolerant plant Salicornia, using seawater irrigation, has commenced in Gomishan. The initiative targets both dust storm mitigation and economic improvement for local farmers. Abbas Ali Nazeri, Director of Agriculture at the Golestan Provincial Agricultural Organization, said the project, in partnership with the National Salinity Research Center, aims to utilize previously unproductive saline lands and seawater resour

Mar 15 202511:12

Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security

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Tehran – Iran is ready to share its extensive agricultural expertise and technology with member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn. The Iranian minister stressed the critical need for enhanced cooperation within the IOFS to address food security challenges. He furth

Mar 10 202511:09

Hamedan Research Center introduces 5 new wheat varieties

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Tehran - The Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has introduced five new wheat varieties, according to the head of the Center. The center has managed to develop five new wheat varieties named Fallah and Negin (irrigated), and Nafis, Shayan, and Dehghan (dryland), Mohammad Yazdandoost said. He emphasized that widespread adoption of these varieties, coupled with effective farm management, could increase production efficiency by up to 30%. “Farmers w

Mar 9 202508:45

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to enhance agricultural ties, form joint committee

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Tehran – Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to establish a joint committee for agricultural cooperation within the next month, aiming to bolster bilateral ties in the sector.The agreement followed a phone conversation between Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Majnun Gadir oglu Mammadov on Tuesday.Nouri emphasized Iran's commitment to expanding cooperation in scientific research, increasing agricultural trade volumes, and streamlining the transit of

Feb 26 202507:19

Razi Institute expanding its global scientific influence, official says

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute is actively elevating its international scientific profile through strategic collaborations and impactful conferences. Dr. Rainak Ghaderi, Head of Academic Relations and International Affairs, said.Addressing the recent International Online Conference on Venomous Animals and Antivenom, organized in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Ghaderi said the conference provided a vital forum for inter

Feb 23 202519:44

Iran unveils 950 new seed varieties

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Karaj – Iran’s Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute has revealed 950 newly approved agricultural and horticultural seed varieties, the head of the Institute announced. Describing the new seed varieties as the culmination of a decade-long evaluation process, Mohammad Hassan Assareh said that nearly 1,350 varieties underwent rigorous technical testing over the past ten years, with 950 ultimately passing the National Variety Introduction Committee's stringent

Feb 22 202515:09