Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Sarabi-cattle-a-strategic-asset-for-Iran’s-livestock-sector

Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Tabriz – The indigenous Sarabi cattle breed is one of Iran’s most valuable livestock genetic resources and a symbol of the country’s native livestock production capabilities, according to the head of the East Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Organization. Shahram Shafiei said the breed has adapted to local climatic conditions over generations and offers strong

Jun 22 202613:29

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran,-FAO-launch-initiative-to-protect-indigenous-livestock-breeds

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds 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 importa

Jun 16 202609:27

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/IAEO-chief:-Nuclear-tech-to-cut-40m-tons-of-food-waste

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

North Khorasan to establish specialized Turkoman Horse breeding hub

https://en.maj.ir/News/North-Khorasan-to-establish-specialized-Turkoman-Horse-breeding-hub

North Khorasan to establish specialized Turkoman Horse breeding hub North Khorasan to establish specialized Turkoman Horse breeding hub North Khorasan - North Khorasan Province, in the northeast of Iran, plans to establish a specialized hub for breeding purebred Turkoman horses, complete with equestrian, recreational, and tourism facilities, provincial officials announced. Esmail Mahmoudabadi, head of the province’s Agricultural Organization, said North Khorasan is home to 1,712 purebred

Jun 9 202618:43

Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran’s-Caspian-Native-Chicken-breeding-program-boosts-productivity,-official-says-

Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says Tehran – Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken Breeding Center has reached its 34th generation of selective breeding, achieving a 55–65 percent increase in meat and egg production compared with the original poultry stock, according to local official in the northern Mazandaran Province. Hossein Negahdar, Deputy for Livestoc

Jun 8 202619:08

Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Iran,-Belarus-negotiate-development-of-cooperation-in-agricultural-sector

Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector Tehran - The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, during a trip to Minsk, met with the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Belarus and discussed the development of relations between the two countries. According to a report by IRNA on Friday from the Iranian Embassy in Bel

Jun 7 202613:47

Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Fars-province-stands-unrivaled-in-breeding-Iran’s-native-Dareshuri-horse

Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse Fars province stands unrivaled in breeding Iran’s native Dareshuri horse Shiraz – The head of the Agricultural Organization of Fars province has announced that the southern province, home to more than 10,000 horses and dedicated to preserving and propagating the native Dareshuri breed, has cemented its status as Iran's undisputed leader in horse breeding. Ahad Bahjat Haghighi said that Fars currently hosts valuable

May 29 202609:58

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

https://en.maj.ir/-News/AREEO-research-institute-achieves-breakthrough-in-Banana-tissue-culture

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-achieves-self–sufficiency-in-hybrid-pepper,-seed-production

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully produced and genetically evaluated pure pepper lines, marking a critical first step toward developing high-yield, high-quality hybrid varieties adapted to the country's diverse climate. According to Sasan Keshavarz, a researcher at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the process uses reverse engineering and

May 24 202612:50

Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-unveils-two-new-Quinoa-varieties-to-tackle-climate-stress,-malnutrition

Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition Tehran – Iranian researchers have introduced two new quinoa varieties, 'Tayyib' and 'Yaqeen', describing them as a scientific response to the country's water scarcity, soil salinity, and malnutrition in underprivileged areas. Quinoa, often called "plant-based caviar" for its high nutritional value, is naturally resilient to environmenta

May 24 202612:48