Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west

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Tehran – Iran has inaugurated a new fish processing and packaging facility with an annual capacity of 1,000 metric tons in Aligudarz, western Lorestan Province, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's aquaculture value chain and expand export opportunities. Kiarash Beyranvand, Director General of Lorestan Fisheries, said Aligudarz—one of Iran's leading rainbow trout-producing regions—has taken a major step toward increasing value-added production with the launch of the

Jun 29 202613:07

Probiotic research drives sustainable livestock development in Iran

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Tehran – Probiotic and postbiotic research is becoming a key pillar of sustainable livestock and poultry production in Iran as global efforts to reduce antibiotic use and combat antimicrobial resistance intensify, an official said. Sho’leh Qorbani, Head of the Biotechnology Research Department, said probiotics improve animal health by enhancing gut microbiota, strengthening immunity, and increasing feed efficiency. Current research focuses on identifying effective indigenous probio

Jun 29 202612:58

Gilan launches genetic improvement program to reduce miscarriages in nomadic sheep

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Tehran – Iran's northern Gilan Province has launched a genetic improvement program for 250 nomadic sheep, using artificial insemination with semen from elite Taleshi rams to enhance flock productivity, increase twin births, and reduce miscarriage rates, an official said. Fereydoun Talebi, Head of Gilan's Nomadic Affairs Office, said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country's red meat value chain and improve the productivity and genetic quality of livestoc

Jun 29 202612:57

Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said the organization is committed to supporting private companies and knowledge-based enterprises in developing sol

Jun 28 202612:14

Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines

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Mashhad – Researchers at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute's Northeast Branch have developed advanced technologies to produce strategic livestock and poultry vaccines, strengthening Iran's veterinary vaccine self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imports. Hamid Reza Farzin, head of the institute's Northeast Branch, said the locally developed vaccines will help prevent major animal diseases, protect livestock, enhance food security, and support domestic vaccine production.

Jun 27 202619:10

Sustainable self-sufficiency essential to strengthen food security, Iranian expert says

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Tehran – Sustainable self-sufficiency must be the foundation of Iran's food security strategy, an agricultural expert said, emphasizing that long-term resilience is as important as increasing domestic production. A faculty member at Iran's Soil and Water Research Institute said food security is built on four interconnected pillars availability, access, utilization and food safety, and sustainability. He noted that adequate food production alone cannot guarantee food security if food is

Jun 26 202612:01

Iran, Kenya discuss expansion of agricultural trade, cooperation

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Tehran – Iran and Kenya have explored new opportunities to deepen agricultural and trade relations during a meeting between Kenya’s ambassador to Tehran and officials from Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the discussions focused on leveraging the two countries’ complementary agricultural capacities to expand bilateral trade and strengthen cooperation across the sector. Both sides revi

Jun 22 202613:26

Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security

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Tehran – Iran’s domestic production of hybrid seeds and vaccines for the poultry and aquaculture sectors will help reduce foreign currency expenditures and strengthen food security, according to the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund (IPF). Speaking at the launch of national programs to develop hybrid seed production and livestock vaccines, Asghar Nourollahzadeh said the initiative seeks to address strategic needs through cooperation among the Ministry of Agriculture, the V

Jun 22 202613:24

Iran inaugurates largest greenhouse seedling production hub in Isfahan

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Isfahan - Iran has inaugurated the country’s largest greenhouse seedling production complex in Isfahan Province, a major investment aimed at boosting water efficiency and supporting the growth of greenhouse agriculture. The facility, built with an investment of 330 billion rials, has the capacity to produce 150 million seedlings annually, according to Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Boroumandi said t

Jun 21 202613:27

Iran’s inland aquaculture research institute advances 28 research projects

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Rasht - Iran’s Inland Waters Aquaculture Research Institute is carrying out 28 research projects, including national programs focused on sustainable aquaculture and the conservation of commercially important fish species in the Caspian Sea, according to the institute director. The institute is conducting projects in partnership with government agencies, research centers, and private-sector stakeholders, while also advancing breeding and stock restoration programs for endangered fish spec

Jun 21 202613:25