Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting

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Abu Dhabi - Hassan Momeni, Director General of Scientific Communications and International Cooperation at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), represented Iran and the West Asia–North Africa (WANA) region at the 23rd meeting of the CGIAR System Council. The summit, held in Abu Dhabi, focused on advancing scientific and technical strategies across the world’s leading agricultural research network. During the meeting, Dr. Momeni held high-

Dec 19 202506:52

Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Tehran — Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has launched the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources, a landmark initiative aimed at enabling smart management of agricultural production, water resources, pests, and crops as part of the transition toward knowledge-based agriculture. According to Tasnim News Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad announced the move in a statemen

Dec 16 202511:06

Over 162 kg of quality caviar produced in Tehran, exports underway

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Tehran — Tehran Province has produced and harvested more than 162 kilograms of high-quality caviar since the beginning of the current year, with a substantial share of the output exported to international markets, a senior agricultural official said. Jebrail Baradari, head of the Tehran Provincial Agricultural Organization, said the production has met domestic demand while also contributing to Iran’s non-oil exports. He highlighted Tehran’s growing role in aquaculture devel

Dec 16 202511:04

Modern tech, mechanization to revolutionize Iran’s fishery sector: Official

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Tehran — The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has identified the adoption of modern scientific knowledge and mechanization as the central pillars of its future development plans, according to a senior official. Rajabali Ghorbanzadeh, Director General for the Office of the President, Public Relations, and International Affairs at the IFO, said that sustainable growth in aquaculture production is unattainable without embracing up-to-date science, innovation, and their systematic applicati

Dec 15 202511:44

Razi Institute to expand vaccine portfolio with new poultry products

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute is set to further expand its vaccine portfolio by developing and launching new poultry vaccines, with a strong emphasis on avian influenza research, according to a senior official. Speaking on the sidelines of a joint scientific and research achievements meeting between the Razi Institute and the Iran Veterinary Organization on poultry diseases, Mohammad Abdolshah, Director of Research and Diagnosis of Diseases i

Dec 14 202510:19

Markazi province greenhouse exports see major rise

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Arak - Greenhouse product exports from Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, reached $16 million this year, up from $4 million in the same period last year, reflecting a fourfold increase, according to an official with the province’s Agricultural Organization. Ahmad Assadi attributed the strong growth to the implementation of a targeted export roadmap, which led to the identification and activation of new markets in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and countries across the Persian Gulf reg

Dec 14 202510:15

FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran

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Isfahan - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector. The FAO delegation, headed by FAO Representative to Iran, Farrukh Toirov, toured the facility’s production units, discussed innovative approaches and genetic improvement

Dec 14 202510:05

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, dates, and saffron. Noting the regional and global challenges of pest management, he stressed the need for coordinated action with countries like India and

Dec 7 202509:46

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advances, many modern technologies have yet to enter Iran, creating opportunities for domestic innovators and knowledge-based companies,&r

Dec 7 202509:41

2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February

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Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies, and global best practices in the cultivation, production, and value-chain development of tropical crops - especially the date palm. Designed a

Dec 7 202509:27