Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock

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The Director General of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Technology Office at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to utilize the waste and biomass of harvested tropical plants as livestock feed. Visiting banana farms in Zarabad County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Abolfazl Raoufi emphasized that this initiative is part of a phased research and operational program to ensure a sustainable food source for livestock. He highlighted the significance of waste management in

Jul 27 202406:42

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable weather conditions and increased investment in olive cultivation. “Iran currently has 75,000 hectares of olive groves, and

Jul 13 202412:30

Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growing demand for freshwater king prawn aquaculture due to its high market value and export potential, particularly in dev

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The GSP is a global initiative aimed at improving soil health and ad

Jul 10 202408:07

Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China

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A team of eight Iranian natural resources experts led by Dr. Seyed Nasser Emadi, advisor to the president of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, participated in the International Forestry Cooperation Seminar in China. The seminar, which was held from June 17 to July 8, 2024, aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of natural resources and forestry management. The Iranian experts attended lectures and presentations on new and innovative methods and te

Jul 4 202412:38

CIRDAP eager to boost ties with Iran

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The director-general of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Rural Development Center (CIRDAP) voiced readiness to promote cooperation with Iran in various fields. In a meeting with Chairman of Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDRI) Ali Kiani-Rad in Tehran on Saturday, the director general of CIRDAP pointed to the significant changes he had observed since his last visit to Iran, highlighting the country's development over the past decade. He st

Jun 23 202412:23

Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will be mobilized to attract resources and credits from agencies and institutions, the Agricultural Bank for loans, the Land Affairs Organi

Jun 20 202411:15

Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture

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The Iranian Minister of Agriculture inaugurated a new reference laboratory that will take aim at evaluation of agricultural products incorporating nanotechnology. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht attended the unveiling ceremony during which various technological advancements co-developed by the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute and a dozen knowledge-based companies were showcased. Nikbakht hailed the lab's opening as a significant step towards achieving knowledge-based agriculture. He empha

Jun 16 202406:45

Iran seeking to become food security hub with FAO cooperation

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Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Management and Human Resources Development Affairs, Hooshang Mohammadi, said that Iran will become a regional food security hub in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). "In meetings with the FAO Deputy Secretary-General and the Director-General of the Asia and Pacific Integrated Rural Development Center (CIRDAP), it was agreed that based on the preparation of a knowledge-based food security document in our country

Jun 5 202412:26

CIRDAP 34th meeting underway in Bangkok

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The 34th Executive Committee (EC-34) meeting of the Centre for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) commenced on Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand, for a two-day duration. Ali Kiyani Rad, President of the Research Institute for Planning, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, is representing the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) at the meeting.The 24th Governing Council (GC-24) meeting of CIRDAP will also be held on Thursday, June 8th. Hoshyar Mohammadi, Deputy Minister

Jun 5 202407:53