Iranian parliamentarian: Agriculture key to overcoming economic woes

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Tehran – A member of the Iranian Parliament and the Agriculture Commission emphasized that the agricultural sector has the potential to steer the country out of its current economic difficulties. Peyman Falsafi highlighted the central role of agriculture in Iran’s economy, noting that the Seventh Development Plan aims for 7% overall economic growth, with agriculture contributing 5.5%. He stressed that agriculture should be recognized as a pillar of national independence, reflecti

Oct 5 202513:09

Iran inaugurates new herbarium at northern botanical garden

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Nowshahr – Iran has inaugurated a new herbarium - a collection of dried plant specimens usually mounted and systematically arranged for reference - in the northern city of Nowshahr. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), unveiled the herbarium while visiting the Nowshahr Botanical Garden - one of the key branches of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands of Iran. As a national treasure, the Nowshahr Botanical

Oct 4 202519:33

Philippines becomes new market for Razi vaccine exports

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Tehran – Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute and representatives from the Philippine private sector have mapped out new opportunities for collaboration in pharmaceuticals and biologics, covering both trade and regulatory aspects. The virtual meeting brought together officials from Razi Institute and a leading Philippine biologics company. Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening commercial ties and expanding joint initiatives in the development, production

Oct 4 202511:05

Iran honors fishermen on world maritime day

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Tehran - The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization has underscored the vital role of fishermen and aquaculture producers in strengthening the country’s food security, calling for their more active involvement in fisheries development programs. Speaking at a World Maritime Day ceremony, Deputy Agriculture Minister Hamzeh Rostampour praised the contributions of fishermen and seafarers to national food supply and aquaculture production. He said government institutions must build great

Oct 4 202510:54

Iran launches comprehensive empowerment plan for rural, nomadic women

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Tehran - The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment plan aimed at transforming the economic participation of rural and nomadic women. The initiative sets major goals, including the rollout of 3,000 specialized training courses and direct support for one million women through skill-building programs. Tahereh Ghayoomi, Advisor to the Minister on Women’s Affairs, said the program is designed to address longstanding structural, cultural, and legal barriers that ha

Sep 23 202514:04

Razi Institute develops breakthrough antivenom for Iran deadliest snakes

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Tehran – The prestigious Iranian Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has managed to develop a new seven-component antivenom that has already saved the lives of four people in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan bitten by the “Siahmar,” regarded as one of Iran’s most dangerous snakes. Announcing the breakthrough, Ali Es-haqi, President of the Razi Institute, said the achievement followed reports of multiple fatalities in the region caused by Siahmar bit

Sep 22 202506:00

Razi Institute joins WHO global cGMP Vaccine Training Marathon

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Tehran - The Razi Institute for Vaccine and Serum Research has joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) sixth virtual cGMP Training Marathon on vaccine production. Announcing the participation, Dr. Soheila Moradi said the Institute’s involvement reflects its commitment to strengthening specialized expertise and aligning its vaccine production practices with international standards. The global training initiative, organized by WHO’s Local Production and Assistance (LPA)

Sep 21 202514:42

Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official

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Zanjan – The Tarom region of Zanjan, home to a 900-year-old olive-growing tradition, remains at the forefront of Iran’s olive industry, with production projected to reach 25,000 tons in 2025, according to the deputy for Crop Production at the Zanjan Agricultural Organization. Peyman Haeri said table olive harvesting runs from mid-September to mid-November, while olive oil production begins in mid-November and continues through the end of December. Tarom currently dedicates 17,500

Sep 20 202508:02

Iran marks National Date Day on September 16

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Tehran - Iran is commemorating National Date Day on September 16, a day dedicated to recognizing the cultural, economic, and nutritional significance of dates. As one of the world’s leading producers and exporters, Iran cultivates more than one million tons of dates annually across its southern provinces, making the fruit not only a staple of the national diet but also an important source of income for farming communities. National Date Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the rol

Sep 16 202515:57

8th intl iFarm exhibition to open in Tehran tomorrow

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Tehran - The 8th International Agriculture, Horticulture, Greenhouses, Inputs and Agriculture Machinery Exhibition of Iran (IFarm 2024) will open at Shahr-e-Aftab Exhibition Center tomorrow, IRIB reported. As reported, the four-day exhibition focuses on different areas including agriculture, horticulture, greenhouses, inputs, modern irrigation systems, and related industries. Over 170 companies are partaking in this exhibition, according to the event’s organizer. Delegations from Ira

Sep 14 202512:24