Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support

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Tehran - With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Iran’s Inland Aquaculture Research Institute has become a hub of innovation in the country’s fisheries sector. According to the institute’s head, the center has achieved major milestones such as the first artificial breeding of the native Zardepar fish, the development of the fourth generation of Tata carp, creation of a rapid VHS disease detection kit, and production of over 23 new seafood products,

Nov 1 202511:49

West Azarbaijan produces 250 tons of rainbow trout, 10m eyed eggs: Official

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West Azarbaijan - A new SPF rainbow trout project in West Azarbaijan, in the northwest of Iran, has added 250 tons of fish to the national food basket and produced 10 million eyed eggs to boost aquaculture, according to the head of Iran’s National Artemia Research Center. Dr. Nekouifard highlighted the vital role of Artemia as a key larval feed for aquatic species, noting that global demand exceeds 5,000 tons, mostly sourced from natural saline lakes in China, Russia, and the US, while c

Nov 1 202511:37

Razi Institute represents Iran at global vaccine summit in Bali

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Bali - Representatives of Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute took part in the 26th Annual General Meeting of the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN), held in Bali, Indonesia. During a high-level session titled “Vaccine Alliance Against Global Pandemics,” the Iranian delegation underscored the importance of strengthening regional and international cooperation in vaccine research, production, and equitable distribution. Dr. Ali Es’ha

Oct 31 202509:15

Iran produces over 90 percent of world’s saffron: Minister

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that Iran accounts for more than 90 percent of global saffron production, reaffirming the country’s leading position in the market. Gholamreza Nouri, marking National Saffron Day, described saffron as a symbol of Iran’s cultural identity and agricultural heritage, noting its growing global recognition as “Iran’s Red Gold.” The minister emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation among research, agricul

Oct 27 202511:39

Iran, DR Congo discuss expansion of scientific, agricultural cooperation

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Tehran – Representatives from Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Iran Fisheries Organization, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of the Democratic Republic of the Congo explored avenues for enhanced scientific and agricultural collaboration. During an online meeting last week, discussions focused on the Razi Institute’s readiness to export therapeutic ser

Oct 26 202513:06

Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases

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Ahvaz – The head of the South Inland Aquatic Research Institute in Ahvaz announced that the institute’s researchers have successfully carried out out-of-season breeding of common carp and developed a seed vaccine to combat bacterial diseases in fish. These achievements will help move Iran’s aquaculture industry toward greater self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports, Hossein Hooshmand said. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Iranian Fisheries Science Res

Oct 25 202511:54

Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Mongolia — focuses on promoting the sustainable production of drought-tolerant and high-nutrient crops such as quinoa

Oct 24 202512:28

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the unique Artemia species of Lake Urmia, support genetic conservation, and promote advanced aquaculture technologies as par

Oct 24 202512:23

Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan

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Sistan-Baluchestan - The Chabahar Deep-Sea Fisheries Research Center has announced the export of 700 tons of sea snails from Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province. According to the center’s head, Ashkan Ajdari, the research team has achieved two major milestones namely the management and export of sea snails and the production of algae seedlings through tissue culture. “These advances support marine research, genetic resource conservation, and the creation of

Oct 24 202512:19

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and protect rangelands and soil in arid and semi-arid regions. Tested on over 10,000 plants from 1

Oct 21 202512:37