Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought

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Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Golestan – Iran's northern Golestan Province has maintained and expanded its Turkmen camel population despite years of drought and declining rangelands, underscoring the breed's resilience to climate challenges, an official said. Reza Nazari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the Golestan Agricultural Organization, said the province is

Jun 28 202612:05

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

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

Jun 15 202612:48

Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says

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Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Over 8,600 rangeland plant species in Iran, official says Tehran – Iran is home to more than 8,600 valuable plant species found on its rangelands, a senior official announced during a ceremony marking National Rangeland and Rangeland Management Day. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at Iran's National Organization for Natural Resources and Watershed Management, described this year's commemora

May 17 202611:52

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency

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Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Tehran – Iran has recorded zero imports of chicken meat and eggs, marking a major achievement in the country's push for agricultural self-sufficiency, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. In an interview with ISNA on Saturday, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, confirmed that no chicken meat

Apr 25 202609:56

Iran targets over 20m tons of livestock, poultry output by 2027

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Iran targets over 20m tons of livestock, poultry output by 2027 Iran targets over 20m tons of livestock, poultry output by 2027 Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced a target to produce over 20 million tons of livestock and poultry products by the Iranian year 1405 (ending March 2027), with a new focus on quality improvement. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said this year's production plan includes 14 million tons of milk, three million tons of chicken meat, 2.3 mill

Apr 15 202607:04

Iran produces 18m tons of raw animal products in one year: IVO

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Iran produces 18m tons of raw animal products in one year: IVO Iran produces 18m tons of raw animal products in one year: IVO Bojnourd – Iran produced 18 million tons of raw animal products last year, including red meat, poultry, raw milk, honey, and seafood, according to the head of Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO). Speaking on Wednesday, Alireza Rafieipour said 20 to 30 percent of that output exceeds domestic consumption, offering a major opportunity for exports and foreign currency

Apr 3 202613:32

Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in dairy production, IVO head says

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Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in dairy production, IVO head says Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in dairy production, IVO head says Tehran - The head of Iran's Veterinary Organization (IVO) announced that the country has reached self-sufficiency in dairy production through domestic capabilities. Alireza Rafieipour outlined the livestock sector’s achievements and the Veterinary Organization’s regulatory role, noting sustainable growth across the dairy industry. Iran curren

Mar 29 202620:58

Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says

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Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the country ranks second worldwide in dairy cattle breeding and is among the top five producers of broiler chickens globally. Speaking at the 64th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Gholamreza Nouri said that althoug

Feb 27 202610:32

Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

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Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamrez

Feb 23 202609:43

Iran, Qatar advance talks on livestock trade, veterinary cooperation

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Iran, Qatar advance talks on livestock trade, veterinary cooperation Iran, Qatar advance talks on livestock trade, veterinary cooperation Doha – Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization Alireza Rafieipour led an official delegation to Qatar to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in livestock production, veterinary health, and related trade. During meetings with senior Qatari veterinary authorities and on the sidelines of the AgriteQ 2026 exhibition, the two sides assessed Qatar&rsquo

Feb 17 202608:27