Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says

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Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's nomads play a critical role in ensuring national food security, particularly in red meat production, a senior official said. According to Alaee Moqaddam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Development and Human Resources, these resilient communities contribute a substantial 25% of the nation's red meat supply. He further empha

Dec 30 202411:02

Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety

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Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Tehran – In a significant advancement for Iranian agriculture, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute has successfully developed the country's first drought-resistant safflower variety. This breakthrough, announced by the institute's director, underscores the organization's commitment to improving crop resilience in the face of climate change. To further support this

Dec 23 202416:03

Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover

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Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Tehran - The acting head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization stressed the critical role of public engagement in expanding the country's green spaces. Ali Teymoori emphasized the importance of the "One Billion Trees" initiative, launched in response to the Leader's call for every Iranian to plant at least one tree annually, saying this ambitious campai

Dec 22 202411:20

Iran minister urges knowledge-based companies to modernize agriculture

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Iran minister urges knowledge-based companies to modernize agriculture Iran minister urges knowledge-based companies to modernize agriculture Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has outlined a vision to modernize the country's agricultural sector through the strategic use of knowledge-based companies. Speaking at the 25th Research Achievements and Technology Market exhibition, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between research and practical applicati

Dec 17 202411:38

Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety

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Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Maragheh – Iranian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing a new durum wheat variety named 'Dayan'. This high-yielding variety is specifically designed for cultivation in diverse dryland regions of the country, including temperate, cold, and warm climates.Moffazar Roostaei, director of the Arid and Rainfed Agriculture Research Institute, highlighted

Dec 11 202412:58

Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16

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Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the importance of combating land degradation and desertification. Speaking at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 underway in Riyadh, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that Iran, a country vulnerable to these challenges, is committed to implementing the UNCCD. “Today, the

Dec 6 202413:24

Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties

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Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri met with his Uzbek counterpart, Ali Shir Shukurov, on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The two officials explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in agriculture, specifically focusing on technology transfer and market development.The UNCCD COP16,

Dec 4 202415:07

Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification

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Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistani Assistant Minister for Climate Change Khursheed Alam met on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).The two officials discussed potential collaborations to address the growing threat of desertification in both countries.The COP16 co

Dec 3 202416:29

Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029

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Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Tehran – Iran plans to double its overseas farmland to two million hectares by 2029, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.Reza Fotouhi, who oversees overseas farming projects at the Ministry, said that this expansion is part of a five-year vision plan aimed at reducing Iran's reliance on food imports.“By 2031, Iran aims to source 10 million metric tons of food imports th

Nov 30 202413:50

Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden

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Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden Tehran - In a recent visit to National Botanical Garden of Iran, the deputy president for legal affairs emphasized the critical importance of preserving this valuable ecological resource. Majid Ansari assured the public that the government is committed to protecting the garden's current status and preventing any threats to its existence. Experts warn that neglecting thi

Nov 26 202415:40