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Jul 20 2025 - 11:13 - : 133 - : 130 : 1 minute(s) /--> Iran encouraging poultry farmers to ramp up production Tehran – In an effort to safeguard national food security, the Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a series of targeted measures to encourage poultry farmers to ramp up production, according to the Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said that ensuring adequate protein in household diets remains a top priority amid current economic and

Sep 26 202611:07

Iran plans 130 million chick placement as poultry exports expand to Iraq

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Iran plans 130 million chick placement as poultry exports expand to Iraq Iran plans 130 million chick placement as poultry exports expand to Iraq Tehran — Iran is planning to place approximately 130 million broiler chicks in the next production cycle, as the country moves to expand poultry exports following the easing of export restrictions, the head of the Nationwide Union of Broiler Chicken Producers said. Habib Asadollahnejad said that, based on current domestic consumption, the place

Sep 7 202609:54

Markazi province livestock exports soar, official says

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Markazi province livestock exports soar, official says Markazi province livestock exports soar, official says Markazi – Exports of livestock, poultry, and aquatic products from the central province of Markazi have surged this year, with dairy exports rising 173% year-on-year, according to the provincial Veterinary Organization. Director General Mohammad Fattahi reported that since the start of the current Iranian year, veterinary-supervised shipments include 12 tons of poultry feed (up 1

Sep 6 202611:12

Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam

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Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam Iran exports over 470 tons of chicken feet to Vietnam Tabriz — More than 470 tons of frozen chicken feet have been exported from Iran’s East Azarbaijan province to Vietnam, with the shipments transiting through Türkiye, the province’s veterinary authority said. Mahdi Hami, director-general of the East Azarbaijan Veterinary Department, said the exports comprised 21 containers of frozen chicken feet produced at faciliti

Sep 4 202611:13

Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister

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Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Tehran - Iran's agriculture minister announced on Tuesday that the country has significantly strengthened its food security resilience, with domestic production now covering approximately 85% of national food requirements. Speaking to journalists in the Iranian capital Tehran, Gholamreza Nouri said the food supply chain has operated wit

Aug 17 202611:00

Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan

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Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan Iran to launch cut chicken exports to Iraq, Afghanistan Tehran – Iran is set to launch exports of cut chicken to Iraq and Afghanistan after securing official export approval, according to the head of the Iran Broiler Breeders Union. Habib Asadollahnejad said the country produced around 137 million broiler chickens last month, leaving a surplus of at least 15 million birds available for export after meeting domestic demand. He said

Aug 5 202608:31

Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector

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Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector Iran approves 10,000-ton chicken meat export to support poultry sector Tehran – Iran has approved the export of 10,000 metric tons of chicken meat as part of efforts to manage surplus production and support the country's poultry industry, the head of the Iran Broiler Breeders Union announced. Hamidreza Asadollah-Nejad said Iran's poultry sector has the capacity to produce around 3 million metric tons of chicken annual

Jul 13 202611:42

Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines

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Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines 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 loc

Jun 27 202619:10

Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says

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Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says Tehran – Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken Breeding Center has reached its 34th generation of selective breeding, achieving a 55–65 percent increase in meat and egg production compared with the original poultry stock, according to local official in the northern Mazandaran Province. Hossein Negahdar, Deputy for Livestoc

Jun 8 202619:08

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23