Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization

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Tehran – Iran has signed a landmark agreement between the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and the Fisheries Sciences Research Institute to commercialize indigenous fish breeding technologies, aiming to eliminate reliance on imported fry and complete the domestic aquaculture value chain. The memorandum, enacted under Article 63 of the Seventh National Development Plan, is designed to connect research achievements with scientific infrastructure and private capital, reviving the

Aug 8 202612:01

Forest nurseries crucial to saving Iran’s Hyrcanian woodlands, senior official says

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Tehran – Iran's top natural resources official has identified forest nurseries as the backbone of efforts to restore and protect the country's ancient Hyrcanian forests, calling for urgent upgrades to production capacity and technology. Reza Aflatooni, head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, said nurseries must supply healthy, standardized seedlings of native species to ensure reforestation succeeds and biodiversity is preserved. During an inspection tour,

Aug 8 202611:52

Ranked: World’s largest agricultural economies

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Tehran - Global agriculture generated $5.2 trillion in production value in 2024, making it one of the world’s largest industries. This graphic ranks the world’s largest agricultural economies by production value, based on data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). China Outproduces the Next Three Combined China generated $1.9 trillion in agricultural production in 2024, accounting for 36% of the global total. To put that in perspective, China’s agricultural e

Aug 7 202620:25

Iran exporting livestock embryo, Minister says

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Tehran – Iran has evolved from importing live livestock by air to exporting livestock embryos and is poised to become a poultry meat exporter, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Addressing the Second International Livestock, Poultry, and Related Industries Exhibition in Tehran, Nouri described the livestock and poultry industry as one of Iran's most resilient and dynamic economic sectors, noting that it has safeguarded the country's food security and maintained uninterrupted sup

Aug 2 202612:25

Iran launches 65 model farms to advance sustainable crop production

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Tehran – Iran has established 65 model farms for six strategic crops nationwide as part of efforts to boost productivity, improve crop quality, and promote climate-resilient agriculture, Deputy Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Golmohammadi announced. Speaking at the National Rice Farm Day in Rasht, where two new rice varieties—Ti Ti and Kavir—were unveiled, Golmohammadi said the farms will accelerate the transfer of modern agricultural technologies and best practices to produc

Aug 2 202612:20

Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture and the Acting Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization attended the Sixth National Holstein Cattle Festival and the Second Specialized Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Exhibition in Tehran, underscoring the role of innovation and private-sector participation in boosting productivity, food security, and livestock exports. The event showcased the latest technologies, technical achievements, and capabilities of private companies in the livestock and dai

Aug 2 202611:31

Vietnam eyes enhanced cooperation with Iran in agriculture, tourism

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Sari – Vietnam is ready to deepen cooperation with Iran’s northern Mazandaran province in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, investment, and trade, Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc said. During a meeting with Mazandaran Governor-General Mehdi Younesi Rostami, the ambassador said Mazandaran’s strong agricultural, fisheries, and tourism sectors offer significant opportunities for bilateral cooperation. He identified modern agricultural technologies, knowledge exc

Jul 31 202612:48

Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister said that improving productivity is the only sustainable way to increase agricultural output, strengthen food security, and reduce the sector's trade deficit. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Gholamreza Nouri stressed that the future of agriculture depends on higher productivity rather than increased imports, subsidies, or government spending. He called for greater adoption of technology, more accurate agricul

Jul 28 202607:29

Digital agriculture inevitable for Iran’s agricultural Future: New Study

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Tehran - A new study has identified digital entrepreneurship as a key driver of the future of Iran's agricultural economy, outlining the policies and investments needed to accelerate the sector's digital transformation. The research defines digital entrepreneurship as the use of technologies such as the internet, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and smart tools to create and expand agricultural businesses. It notes that the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the value of digital solution

Jul 28 202607:27

Sistan-Baluchestan leads Iran’s banana production, official says

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Sistan-Baluchestan – Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province supplies 99.5% of the country’s domestic banana production, as authorities have launched a plan to achieve banana self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports. Alireza Dehmardeh, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said Zarabad County, known as the “Banana Capital of Iran,” produces around 360,000 tons of bananas annually, making the province the country’s leading hub f

Jul 27 202612:07