FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran

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FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran Isfahan - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector. The FAO delegation, headed by FAO Repr

Dec 14 202510:05

Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival

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Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival Gilan - The 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival was held in Gilan province, situated along the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, celebrating one of Iran’s most iconic native breeds and highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy. Saleh Mohammadi, Head of Gilan’s Agricultural Organization, said the festival aims to reaffirm the identity of the Caspian horse and

Dec 5 202511:32

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister

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Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced that Iranian pomegranates are not only safe but entirely organic, emphasizing that, thanks to researchers’ efforts, no chemical pesticides have been used in the country’s pomegranate orchards. Speaking at the 4th Nati

Nov 30 202512:42

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

Iran marks National Olive Day

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Iran marks National Olive Day Iran marks National Olive Day Tehran - As Iran marks National Olive Day on November 25, experts say the country - despite boasting more than 100 native olive varieties and remarkable genetic diversity - has yet to secure a meaningful foothold in the global olive industry. Often described as a land of exceptional contrasts, Iran spans more than 1.5 million square kilometers and encompasses four distinct seasons. From the Alborz foothills to the Zagros highlands, an

Nov 25 202514:51

Kyrgyzstan, Khorasan Razavi able to carve niche markets in Europe: Official

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Kyrgyzstan, Khorasan Razavi able to carve niche markets in Europe: Official Kyrgyzstan, Khorasan Razavi able to carve niche markets in Europe: Official Khorasn Razavi – The head of the Razavi Khorasan Agricultural Organization said that Kyrgyzstan’s natural advantages, paired with Razavi Khorasan’s technical and industrial strengths, create strong opportunities to expand agricultural exports to key markets, including Europe. Majid Jafari highlighted that Iran—particular

Nov 17 202509:31

Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the cur

Nov 1 202512:18

Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support

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Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Tehran - With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Iran’s Inland Aquaculture Research Institute has become a hub of innovation in the country’s fisheries sector. According to the institute’s head, the center has achieved major milestones such as the first artificial breeding of the native Zardepar fish, the development of

Nov 1 202511:49

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the uniq

Oct 24 202512:23

Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan

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Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan Iran exports 700 tons of sea snails from Sistan-Baluchestan Sistan-Baluchestan - The Chabahar Deep-Sea Fisheries Research Center has announced the export of 700 tons of sea snails from Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province. According to the center’s head, Ashkan Ajdari, the research team has achieved two major milestones namely the management and export of sea snails and the production of algae seedlings thro

Oct 24 202512:19