Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security

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Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security Iran calls on Islamic nations to join hands for food security Tehran – Iran is ready to share its extensive agricultural expertise and technology with member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Nouri made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn. The Iranian

Mar 10 202511:09

Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y

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Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y An official with Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 112 percent increase in the country's official exports of farmed caviar during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20 – December 20, 2024), compared to the total exports of the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Naser Karami-R

Jan 21 202507:12

New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute

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New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute Tehran - The Iranian livestock industry received a significant boost with the inauguration of new physiology and embryo production laboratories at the Animal Science Research Institute. Gholamreza Salehi Jozani, Deputy Minister of Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (TATO), emphasized the transformative potential of thes

Jan 1 202511:18

Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation

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Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Tehran – The head of the Research Institute for Seed and Plant Improvement announced a remarkable 70% surge in rapeseed cultivation during the 2024 crop year. Mohammad Zamanian said the country’s total rapeseed production this year has surged from 145,000 tons to a record 280,000 tons compared to the same period last year. He emphasized the pivotal role of the institute’s Oilseed O

Dec 24 202410:48

Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines

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Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines Tehran - Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) has made significant strides in veterinary science with the launch of three innovative vaccines for livestock and poultry. The unveiling ceremony took place at a special event held in the holy city of Mashhad, gathering prominent figures from the veterinary community.Hamid Reza Farzin, head

Nov 12 202415:08

Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds

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Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation with the development of seven new hybrid lettuce seed varieties. The new cultivars, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology of the University Jihad, are poised to enhance the country's vegetable production. Nouri emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in boosti

Nov 4 202411:37

Iran ranks third in global pomegranate production

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Iran ranks third in global pomegranate production Iran ranks third in global pomegranate production Tehran – Iran has solidified its position as a global powerhouse in pomegranate production. According to the Deputy Minister of Horticulture at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, the nation ranks third worldwide, trailing only India and China in terms of total output. “However, when considering per capita production, Iran takes the top spot.”Mohammad Mehdi Broumandi attributed Iran'

Oct 29 202420:13

Agricultural research boosts shrimp exports in Iran

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Agricultural research boosts shrimp exports in Iran Agricultural research boosts shrimp exports in Iran Tehran – The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization has announced a groundbreaking shrimp farming project in Pirqaleh village of Oshnavieh. This initiative, aimed at both preserving genetic resources and boosting shrimp populations in the Aras River basin, has successfully developed a technical process that can be tra

Aug 11 202411:25

Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women

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Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Kerman – A workshop aimed at empowering rural and nomadic women was held in Rayen District of Kerman Province. The workshop focused on training participants in planting forest and rangeland species as part of the national “One Billion Tree Planting” initiative. Additionally, attendees learned about various rangeland management plans designed with the active involvement of

Aug 6 202418:50

Gilan ranks 1st in grandparent generation chicken production

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Gilan ranks 1st in grandparent generation chicken production Gilan ranks 1st in grandparent generation chicken production Gilan ranks 1st in grandparent generation chicken production The head of the Gilan Agricultural Organization announced that northern Province ranks first in the country with 11 grandparent chicken breeding and production units. Saleh Mohammadi said that the grandparent chicken breeding and production line in Gilan Province is operating with 305,000 birds. "The total nominal

Apr 17 202414:46