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

Razi Institute hosts Intl. conference on venomous animals, antivenoms

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) launched an international conference titled “Venomous Animals & Antivenoms Bridging Sciences, Innovation & Global Health,” to address the critical challenges posed by venomous animals and the development of life-saving antivenoms.The international event was held in Tehran on Monday, convening leading experts in toxicology, medicine, and public health from around the globe. Dr. Nevin Wi

Feb 20 202510:01

Iran now self-sufficient in standard horticultural seedling production, official says

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Tehran – Iran has managed to achieve full self-sufficiency in the production of standard fruit seedlings across all product categories, according to a senior official. "Iran has reached full self-sufficiency in producing standard fruit seedlings in all product groups," the Iranian deputy of Research, Control, and Certification of Seedlings at the Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute announced. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in the country's h

Feb 19 202510:49