Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said the organization is committed to supporting private companies and knowledge-based enterprises in developing sol

Jun 28 202612:14

Tehran, Islamabad explore ways to boost agricultural cooperation

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Islamabad – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and agricultural trade. The talks took place on Tuesday during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan. The two ministers reviewed the current state of agricultural relations and explored new opportunities to strengthen collabora

Jun 23 202612:58

Iran, Kenya discuss expansion of agricultural trade, cooperation

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Tehran – Iran and Kenya have explored new opportunities to deepen agricultural and trade relations during a meeting between Kenya’s ambassador to Tehran and officials from Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. According to a report carried by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the discussions focused on leveraging the two countries’ complementary agricultural capacities to expand bilateral trade and strengthen cooperation across the sector. Both sides revi

Jun 22 202613:26

Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security

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Tehran – Iran’s domestic production of hybrid seeds and vaccines for the poultry and aquaculture sectors will help reduce foreign currency expenditures and strengthen food security, according to the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund (IPF). Speaking at the launch of national programs to develop hybrid seed production and livestock vaccines, Asghar Nourollahzadeh said the initiative seeks to address strategic needs through cooperation among the Ministry of Agriculture, the V

Jun 22 202613:24

Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says

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Tehran — Iran is among the world's leading countries in combating desertification, thanks to decades of scientific research and large-scale land restoration efforts, Deputy Agriculture Minister and Head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization Reza Aflatooni said on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Aflatooni noted that Iran began implementing desertification-control programs in 1966 and was the third country to join the United Nat

Jun 19 202612:34

Iran Agrofood 2026 kicks off in Tehran

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Tehran – The 33rd edition of the Iran Agrofood Exhibition (2026) was officially opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, marking the start of one of the Middle East's premier trade events for the agriculture and food industries. The opening ceremony was attended by Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister for Economic Planning; Mohammad-Reza Talaei, Acting Deputy Minister for Commercial Development; and senior executives from the exhibit

Jun 19 202612:27

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds

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Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a new project to conserve endangered indigenous livestock breeds and strengthen rural livelihoods in northwest Iran. Speaking at the project’s launch, FAO Representative Farrukh Toirov stressed the importance of native breeds in preserving biodiversity, enhancing climate resilience and supporting sustainable food production. "The 18-mo

Jun 16 202609:27

Iran strengthens pest management, plant quarantine to boost food security

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Tehran – Iran is advancing integrated pest management and enhancing plant quarantine systems as part of efforts to safeguard agricultural production, strengthen food security and expand agricultural exports, according to the head of the Plant Protection Organization (PPO). Speaking during Agriculture Week, Jalili-Moqaddam said the organization is addressing key challenges facing the agricultural sector, including climate change, emerging pests, limited production resources and growing in

Jun 16 202609:17

FAO reaffirms readiness to support Iran’s agricultural development

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Tehran – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reaffirmed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in advancing agriculture and strengthening food security, citing the country’s significant agricultural potential. Speaking at the opening of the Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture Exhibition, FAO Representative Farrokh Toirov said Iran’s fertile lands, diverse water resources and scientific achievements position it to play a larger role in regional and glob

Jun 16 202609:12

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