8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank 8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composit

Apr 15 202607:06

Presidential envoy calls for creation of integrated national vaccine ecosystem

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Presidential envoy calls for creation of integrated national vaccine ecosystem Presidential envoy calls for creation of integrated national vaccine ecosystem Tehran- Iran’s presidential envoy for the national vaccine ecosystem has called for the establishment of a unified, end-to-end governance framework for the country’s vaccine sector, positioning the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute as a central pillar of the system. Seyed Reza Bani-Hashemi, the president’s specia

Feb 20 202607:32

COMSTECH Summit highlights Iran’s Razi, Pasteur institutes

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COMSTECH Summit highlights Iran’s Razi, Pasteur institutes COMSTECH Summit highlights Iran’s Razi, Pasteur institutes Islamabad - A high-level COMSTECH meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Islamabad on February 9-10, 2026, to strengthen vaccine production self-sufficiency and expand scientific collaboration among member states. Attended by the OIC Secretary-General, Pakistan’s Federal Health Minister, and senior delegations, the summit focused on advancing

Feb 14 202609:51

Official calls for combating agriculture pests

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Official calls for combating agriculture pests Official calls for combating agriculture pests Tehran – The Department of Environment has held a session to identify goals and adopt policies for combating agriculture pests across lands under the Organization’s management. Hadi Kiadaliri, the DOE’s deputy head for public participation, said pests are threatening forests, so developing a managerial plan for combating pests is necessary. Emphasizing the need to consider ecologic

Jan 15 202605:09

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

Dec 30 202506:22

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000 Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities: identification, cons

Nov 29 202511:34

Minister hails Razi institute as Iran’s pillar of national health

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Minister hails Razi institute as Iran’s pillar of national health Minister hails Razi institute as Iran’s pillar of national health Tabriz - Gholamreza Nouri, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, praised the 102-year-old Razi Institute during a visit to its northwest branch, calling it a “source of national pride” and “one of the country’s most distinguished scientific and health institutions.” The minister underscored the institute’s vital role in safeguar

Nov 15 202510:46

Cage fish farming a new engine for Ilam economy

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Cage fish farming a new engine for Ilam economy Cage fish farming a new engine for Ilam economy Ilam - The Director-General of Ilam Province Fisheries said that the Seimareh Dam, with its stable water resources, suitable temperatures, and natural ecosystem, has the capacity to produce 4,000 tons of fish per year, a capacity that can play a significant role in the region’s economic development and job creation, positioning Ilam as one of the country’s fisheries hubs. Reza Soleimani

Nov 14 202512:00

FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations

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FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations Tehran – The innovative Iranian project “SarbanYar: A New IT-Based Approach to Camel Breeding – Online Monitoring, Phenotyping, and Rangeland Assessment via the SarbanYar Application (Case Study: Saghand, Yazd Province)” has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as one of th

Nov 9 202510:39