Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official

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Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official Zanjan at forefront of Iran olive industry: Official Zanjan – The Tarom region of Zanjan, home to a 900-year-old olive-growing tradition, remains at the forefront of Iran’s olive industry, with production projected to reach 25,000 tons in 2025, according to the deputy for Crop Production at the Zanjan Agricultural Organization. Peyman Haeri said table olive harvesting runs from mid-September to mid-November, while olive oil produ

Sep 20 202508:02

Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species

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Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species Khorramabad - The Acting Head of Lorestan Province’s Agricultural Organization highlighted that the Zagros Botanical Garden stands as the only genetic reservoir for plant species native to the Zagros climatic region, marking it as one of Iran’s most important botanical treasures. During his visit to the garden, Namdar Sayy

Aug 10 202509:55

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the

Aug 5 202520:48

North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses

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North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses North Khorasan launches certification program for purebred horses North Khorasan – North Khorasan province, located in northeast of Iran, has begun issuing birth certificates for its prized equines in efforts to enhance breed standards and ensure official recognition of purebred horses, according to a provincial official. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director of Livestock Production Improvement at the province’s Agricultura

Jul 21 202510:39

Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels

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Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels Rasht – Iran's silkworm breeding program has achieved a significant breakthrough, increasing its genetic diversity to an impressive 122 distinct lines. Reza Soorati Zanjani, head of the National Silk Research Center, announced this, emphasizing that this unique genetic breadth is a testament to the center's dedicated research efforts. He also highlighted Iran's h

Jun 2 202505:53

Official urges support to preserve nomadic livestock breeds

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Official urges support to preserve nomadic livestock breeds Official urges support to preserve nomadic livestock breeds Tehran – Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization has urged the need for immediate protective measures to safeguard the country's indigenous nomadic livestock breeds, warning that their loss would constitute "irreparable national damage." Jahanbakhsh Mirzavand, acting head of Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization, emphasized the unique value of these breeds and said, these bre

Apr 4 202507:07

Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds

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Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has officially documented 27 distinct native sheep breeds, each demonstrating specialized characteristics tailored to their regional environments, officials announced. "These breeds represent valuable genetic resources with exceptional adaptive qualities that make them ideally suited to specific climatic conditions across Iran," the Institute's director Ha

Mar 27 202506:39

IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program

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IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has initiated its annual aquatic resource restoration program, aiming to replenish fish stocks across the country's waters. Naser Karami-Rad, Director General of the Office for the Reconstruction and Preservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources, announced this, saying that the restoration efforts began in late February/early Mar

Mar 25 202520:16

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives,

Mar 24 202508:01