Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem

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Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Iran, FAO join forces to boost national vaccine ecosystem Tehran – Iran and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have held a strategic meeting in Tehran to strengthen the country's vaccine development and biosecurity capabilities. The hybrid session brought together international experts from FAO headquarters, regional offices, and Iranian national institutions to exchange technical knowledge, assess local capacities, and i

Aug 30 202607:45

Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough

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Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Tehran – Iran has imported 15 rice varieties from China, including four hybrid strains, as part of an ambitious agricultural drive to develop high-performance cultivars and slash the country's dependence on rice imports, a top official at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and

Aug 25 202612:20

Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister

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Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Tehran - Iran's agriculture minister announced on Tuesday that the country has significantly strengthened its food security resilience, with domestic production now covering approximately 85% of national food requirements. Speaking to journalists in the Iranian capital Tehran, Gholamreza Nouri said the food supply chain has operated wit

Aug 17 202611:00

Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (

Jun 28 202612:14

Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security

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Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security Tehran – Iran’s domestic production of hybrid seeds and vaccines for the poultry and aquaculture sectors will help reduce foreign currency expenditures and strengthen food security, according to the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund (IPF). Speaking at the launch of national programs to develop hybrid seed production and livestock vaccine

Jun 22 202613:24

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

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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

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the countr

May 10 202612:42

Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production

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Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production Tehran – Iran is on track to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of hybrid silkworm eggs within three years, provided the necessary funding for rebuilding and modernizing production infrastructure is secured, the head of the country's Sericulture Development Center announced. Habibollah Rezadoost added that this level of silkworm egg product

Apr 19 202611:07

Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south

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Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south AHVAZ – As Iran's demand for wood continues to rise, the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has successfully established “Mofid” hybrid poplar nursery, marking a strategic move toward national self-sufficiency in the timber industry and a reduction in reliance on other provinces. Saba Peyro, a faculty member at the Center, announced the launch of t

Apr 4 202610:41

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

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