Iran, China deepen agricultural technology cooperation

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Beijing – Iran and China have announced plans to expand joint efforts in agricultural innovation and sustainability. At the 32nd Conference on Advanced Agricultural Technologies in China, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Golmohammadi described China as a strategic technological partner and highlighted Iran’s need for modern agri-tech solutions due to its arid climate. Both sides emphasized strengthening collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative, focus

Nov 9 202510:41

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and protect rangelands and soil in arid and semi-arid regions. Tested on over 10,000 plants from 1

Oct 21 202512:37

Iranian scientists recognized in Stanford’s global rankings for food security research

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have achieved notable recognition in the latest Stanford University global ranking of the world’s most-cited scientists, reflecting a strong rise in the country’s scientific standing, particularly in food security and agricultural sciences. According to reliable sources and reports, the number of Iranian scientists among the top 2% of global researchers increased from 2,326 in 2024 to 2,533 in 2025. Of these, 31 scientists from institutions under

Oct 11 202509:45

8th intl iFarm exhibition to open in Tehran tomorrow

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Tehran - The 8th International Agriculture, Horticulture, Greenhouses, Inputs and Agriculture Machinery Exhibition of Iran (IFarm 2024) will open at Shahr-e-Aftab Exhibition Center tomorrow, IRIB reported. As reported, the four-day exhibition focuses on different areas including agriculture, horticulture, greenhouses, inputs, modern irrigation systems, and related industries. Over 170 companies are partaking in this exhibition, according to the event’s organizer. Delegations from Ira

Sep 14 202512:24

Razi Institute, WHO headquarters explore expanded vaccine cooperation

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Tehran - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has held high-level talks with senior officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters to strengthen collaboration in vaccine production, technology transfer, technical support, and participation in international scientific and training programs. The hybrid in-person and virtual meeting brought together Dr. Seyed Reza Bani Hashemi, Director of Research and Development, and Dr. Raynak Ghaderi, Head of International Relations

Aug 27 202509:41

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the Strategic Council for Fishery Research. He stressed that securing stable financial resources is vital to

Aug 5 202520:48

Venezuela eyes expansion of human biotech imports, tech cooperation with Iran’s Razi Institute

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Tehran – Officials from Iran’s Razi Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held direct talks with Dr. Alberto Canteiro, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, to explore avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration in the export of medical vaccines and the transfer of advanced biotechnology. In a high-level virtual meeting on Tuesday, the discussions focused on the Razi Institute’s production capacity and export potential for human biotech produc

Jul 16 202515:43

Iran president unveils major vaccine ecosystem tower

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Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the launch of the Vaccine Ecosystem Technology Tower, a transformative initiative designed to establish Iran as a regional powerhouse in vaccine manufacturing and biotechnology. During a high-level meeting with officials from the Razi Institute and leading vaccine manufacturers, the President outlined the Tower’s role as Iran’s largest biotech hub, driving cutting-edge research, development, and production while attracting an

May 19 202521:11

 Razi Institute co-organizes training workshop on BWC national implementation

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Tehran – The Razi Vaccine & Serum Research Institute, in collaboration with the Pasteur Institute of Iran, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a one-day training workshop titled "National Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)" at the Ministry of Defense. The workshop featured a keynote video message from the Head of the BWC Implementation Support Unit, followed by expert discussions on critical topics in disarmament and internatio

Apr 29 202506:48

 Iran, India agree to boost agricultural, trade ties

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Brazil – Iran’s Agriculture Minister, Gholamreza Nouri, and his Indian counterpart, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouha, called for the development of bilateral relations between the two nations, especially in the fields of food, agriculture and trade. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on Thursday. During the meeting in the Brazilian capital, Nouri emphasized the need to revitalize the Iran-India Joint Agricultural Commi

Apr 17 202520:34