Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production

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Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister for Livestock Affairs, has announced a significant 40% increase in the production of grandparent stock in the poultry sector compared to the previous year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said that ongoing revitalization efforts in the poultry industry will ensure that Iran becomes self-sufficient in these essential poultry products

Aug 27 202411:58

Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security

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Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Iran's Deputy Minister of Livestock Affairs emphasizes the importance of the livestock industry for food security and economic growthMohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said, “Providing a significant portion of the protein required for the community, creating value-added and employment in rural, nomadic, and urban communities, attracting pr

Aug 27 202411:47

Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually

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Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually Tehran - Iran's beekeeping industry continues to thrive, with the country exporting a significant quantity of high-quality honey in the past year. According to Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Productions Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad, the country exported 1,469 tons of honey valued at $5.6 million during the Iranian calendar year ending March 19, 2024 The deputy minist

Aug 24 202410:32

Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience

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Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience Iran partner with FAO and Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience Tehran - The Department of Environment (DOE) as National Designated Authority (NDA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at fortifying its resilience to climate change. The newly signed project, titled &ldqu

Aug 21 202414:25

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the

Aug 20 202411:38

FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry

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FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry FAO and Iran working together to boost pistachio industry Tehran - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture have teamed up to improve the safety and productivity of the country’s pistachio industry. A recent workshop marked the start of this collaborative project. The goal is to enhance pistachio quality and safety from farm to table, boosting exports and benefiting ever

Aug 18 202418:41

Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production

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Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production Iran achieves significant milestone in potato seed production Tehran – Iran has made substantial strides in potato seed production, with domestic companies now producing a substantial quantity of certified mini-tubers, according to the deputy of the Seed Registration and Certification Research Institute.Over 33 million mini-tubers are produced annually by 14 Plant Tissue Culture Companies across the country, Samad Mobasser said.

Aug 17 202413:49

60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture 60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million

Aug 12 202413:53

Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry

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Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry Iran is home to a robust beekeeping industry, employing over 155,000 people across the country, according to the Agriculture Ministry. This workforce is spread across nearly 95,000 apiaries, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, said. The nation has solidified its position as a global honey powerhouse, ranking as the world’s third-largest producer, as per UN Food a

Jul 29 202412:10

Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom

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Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom Iran imported nearly 14,000 tons of fish food valued at $37.9 million in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, according to the director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Despite this, the country's fishery exports surged by over 30% during the same period, reaching $121.4 million, Abbas Mokhtari added. The volu

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