‘Protecting Caspian Sea a global imperative’

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Tehran - Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Hossein Hosseini stressed the urgent need to address the critical threats facing the Caspian Sea, namely overfishing and pollution. Addressing the 8th meeting of the Caspian Sea Commission, Hosseini emphasized that protecting this vital ecosystem is not merely an Iranian responsibility, but a global imperative for both economic and ecological sustainability. He reaffirmed Iran's unwavering commitment to all resolutions of the Commission for th

Dec 18 202414:00

Iran minister urges knowledge-based companies to modernize agriculture

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has outlined a vision to modernize the country's agricultural sector through the strategic use of knowledge-based companies. Speaking at the 25th Research Achievements and Technology Market exhibition, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between research and practical application. To streamline the process of knowledge transfer, the minister emphasized the need to reform the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extens

Dec 17 202411:38

Iran seeks investment to boost aquaculture industry

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Tehran – Iran's Fisheries Organization is actively seeking foreign investment to expand its offshore cage and shrimp aquaculture industry. The organization's head, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, emphasized the need for sustainable practices and rigorous environmental assessments to ensure the long-term viability of the sector. To mitigate potential ecological risks, he highlighted the importance of introducing non-breeding, or monosex, species. "We are committed to responsible aquaculture

Dec 17 202411:30

Iran prioritizes knowledge-based approach for sustainable olive production

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Zanjan – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticulture Affairs stressed the importance of knowledge-driven advancements in olive cultivation during a ceremony marking National and International Olive Day in Zanjan. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi emphasized the need to modernize and revitalize existing olive orchards to ensure sustainable olive production in Iran. The country's recent assumption of the presidency of the International Olive Council in 2024 underscores its growing inf

Dec 16 202413:14

Iran, Russia explore joint research in biological safety

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Tehran – Razi Institute, a prominent Iranian research institution, has initiated discussions with Russia’s ARRIAH research center to explore potential collaborations in biological safety. The meeting, held during the fifth session of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), aimed to strengthen ties between the two institutions. Dr. Nikita Lebedev, head of international affairs at ARRIAH, attended a seminar hosted by the Iranian delegation in Geneva to learn about ARRIAH’s

Dec 14 202411:17

Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety

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Maragheh – Iranian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing a new durum wheat variety named 'Dayan'. This high-yielding variety is specifically designed for cultivation in diverse dryland regions of the country, including temperate, cold, and warm climates.Moffazar Roostaei, director of the Arid and Rainfed Agriculture Research Institute, highlighted the superior performance of 'Dayan' compared to existing varieties like 'Saji' and 'Zahab' under dryland

Dec 11 202412:58

Iran says ready to share its agri expertise with Uzbekistan

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Tashkent – In a move to bolster agricultural cooperation, Iran has offered to share its advanced agricultural technologies and expertise with Uzbekistan. Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri, during a recent meeting with Uzbek officials, emphasized the potential for fruitful collaboration in various areas, including potato production, processing, seed exports, and agricultural technology transfer. "The visionary leadership of the Uzbek President has opened doors to significan

Dec 9 202407:44

WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy

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Dubai – A workshop organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) is currently underway in Dubai, UAE, focusing on the risk-benefit assessment of snake antivenom immunoglobulin products. The event, which runs from December 3-4, 2024, brings together regulators, procurement agencies, and manufacturers from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute as the first manufacturer of antivenom immunoglobulin products in the Middle East is actively partici

Dec 9 202407:42

Iran Razi Institute joins global efforts to strengthen Biological Weapons Convention

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Geneva - The fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is currently taking place at the United Nations Office in Geneva.This year’s meeting, which runs from December 2 to 13, 2024, is focused on key issues including assistance, response, preparedness, confidence-building, transparency, compliance, verification, international cooperation, and the science and technology review mechanism.Among the participants is the Razi Vaccine &

Dec 7 202412:57

Razi Institute seeks enhanced economic ties with Central Asian nations

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Tehran - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute is actively pursuing opportunities to enhance economic cooperation with Central Asian nations. On November 26, the Institute, in collaboration with the Iranian Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs, convened an online meeting with economic counselors from Iranian embassies across the region. This gathering aimed to explore avenues for economic partnership and expand the Institute's presence in Central Asia. Leveraging Iran's cult

Dec 2 202414:03