Iran, Brunei prioritize agricultural biotech in new cooperation drive

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Tehran - Iran and Brunei are preparing to expand agricultural research and technology cooperation, with agricultural biotechnology, advanced farming technologies and joint research initiatives topping the agenda, according to an Iranian agriculture official. Reyhaneh Barati, head of the Communications and International Relations Group at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said the proposed partnership would be tailored to Brunei’s agricultur

Oct 12 202610:37

Iran, Uzbekistan discuss ways to enhance cooperation in veterinary vaccines, biotech

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Tashkent — Iran and Uzbekistan have explored opportunities to expand scientific, technical and commercial cooperation in veterinary vaccines, biological products and animal health, with a focus on the capabilities of Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute. The discussions took place during the Iran-Uzbekistan Agricultural Cooperation Forum in Tashkent, which brought together senior officials, government representatives, business leaders and private-sector repr

Sep 22 202611:22

China builds world’s first custom plant immunity system for epidemic response

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Beijing - Chinese scientists have created an AI-guided platform to engineer custom plant immune receptors to rapidly combat emerging diseases that threaten plants, including commercial crops vulnerable to devastating outbreaks. Their programmable synthetic immune receptors can be introduced into plants to help them detect proteins made by specific bacteria, viruses and fungi, triggering an immune response to neutralise the threat, according to the team. By leveraging protein design guided by

Aug 24 202612:38

Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva

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Geneva – The Iranian prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute took part in the ninth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), held at the Palais des Nations from August 17 to 21, 2026. The Institute used the platform to present Iran's scientific and technical expertise in vaccine development, biotechnology, and the peaceful applications of life sciences to an international audience. Established following the Ninth BWC Re

Aug 23 202611:33

Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech

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Terhan – Iranian agricultural scientists have underscored the potential of gene-editing technology as a new generation of crop improvement, saying it could play a vital role in strengthening global food security and helping meet the nutritional needs of a world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. Gholamreza Salehi, Deputy for Research at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said modern gene-editing techniques are gradually replacing

Jul 7 202608:04

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

CRISPR tech seen as key to boosting food security in Iran, official says

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Tehran - The head of the Animal Biotechnology Department at the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran has described CRISPR gene-editing technology as a powerful tool for improving livestock production and strengthening food security. Mr. Ghorbani said the technology can be used to develop disease-resistant livestock, enhance productive traits in dairy and beef cattle, and improve animal health and welfare. “Its high precision, speed, and efficiency have made CRISPR a key instrument

Jun 15 202612:48

Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting

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Tehran – The 36th meeting of the Regional Planning Council of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with a focus on the Agriculture Working Group, was held at the organization's secretariat in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The session, chaired by Hassan Momeni, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, brought together representatives from the Office of Scientific Communication and International Cooperati

May 19 202611:13

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO representative in Iran, urging enhanced cooperation in development areas, including joint technical cooperation projects (T

May 16 202612:26

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated Given the country's circumstances, the institute will carefully pursue and implement the executive policies planned for the year 1405. He added In line with the approved pr

Apr 16 202608:55