Iranian President plants sapling in Jakarta as sign of peace

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his Indonesiancounterpart Joko Widodo planted saplings of Pohon Kayu Ulin at the MerdekaPalace as a sign of peace and friendship between Tehran and Jakarta on Tuesday.Discovered in 1993 in Indonesia, Pohon Kayu Ulin is regardedas one of the largest plants in the country. It is canopy tree species witherect or spreading branches and extremely durable and decay-resistant wood. News 59905 Reporter فرزانه رحیمی

May 24 202314:40

Iran exporting honey to 22 countries, official says

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The chairman of the Agriculture Committee of Iran Chamber of Cooperatives (ICC) said the country is exporting quality honey to 22 countries around the world. Arsalan Qasemi put the country’s value of honey export at $5.6 million, naming China, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Germany, Britain, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iraq, and Lebanon as the most important export destinations of Iranian honey.According to the latest census of the country's apiaries by the Agricultur

Apr 19 202323:04

UAE, Spain, China among biggest customers of Iranian saffron: IRICA

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UAE, Spain, China among biggest customers of Iraniansaffron IRICA The United Arab Emirates, Spain and China, respectively,have been among the biggest customers of Iranian saffron during the first tenmonths of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2022-January 20, 2023),according to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran CustomsAdministration (IRICA).The UAE was the biggest customer of Iranian saffron with thepurchase of over $61.739 million of the product, followed by Spain wit

Feb 7 202316:22

Iran eyes increase in seaweed production by early 2024

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A senior official with Iran Fisheries Organization said thecountry has plans underway to double seaweed (algae) production fromaquaculture by the end of the next year (early 2024).“Development of aquaculture seaweed farming for processing,human consumption and livestock feed is among the organization’s toppriorities,” Mehdi Shakouri said. Last year, Iran’s seaweed output stood at 7 tons and thisyear will witness a 20 percent rise and reach 8 tons, he added. “The a

Jan 10 202319:57

FAO promotes awareness and prudent use of antimicrobials in Asia-Pacific during Word Antimicrobial Awareness Week

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FAO promotes awareness and prudent use of antimicrobials inAsia-Pacific during Word Antimicrobial Awareness Week The FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific hassupported several activities to raise awareness on antimicrobial resistance(AMR) and on the need to use antimicrobials prudently among different audiencesof Asia and the Pacific to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW).The WAAW, observed in some 150 countries every 18-24November, highlights the growing problem of antimicrobi

Mar 12 202209:58

Leaders of more than 100 countries pledge to end deforestation by 2030

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Leaders of more than 100 countries pledge to enddeforestation by 2030World leaders will conclude a two-day climate summit on Tuesday with amultibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030 – a date too far awayfor campaigners who want action sooner to save the planet’s lungs.World leaders will conclude a two-day climate summit onTuesday with a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030 – a datetoo far away for campaigners who want action sooner to save the pl

Dec 22 202120:31

Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) was the observer in the first meeting of the Centre of Excellence for Asia Group I for Rice

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Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) was the observer inthe first meeting of the Centre of Excellence for Asia Group I for Rice Dr. Maryam Hossieni Chaleshtori, Director-General of RiceResearch Institute of Iran (RRII), and Dr. Shahram Mahmoud Soltani,Head of Scientific Relations and International Affairs of RRII attended thefirst meeting of Centre of Excellence for Asia Group I as observers.According to the Islamic Organization for FoodSecurity (IOFS) news website, the first meeting of the C

Jul 7 202119:43

Celebrating tea is celebrating peace, culture and hope

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On International Tea Day, FAO calls for greatersustainability of the tea sector in times of COVID-19 and beyondPreparation of a Chinese green tea (Xi Hu Long Jing Supreme)in a Rome's tea shop.Global demand for tea has seen a remarkable increase duringthe COVID-19 pandemic, providing a new momentum to build a sustainable andresilient tea sector while preserving its unique character of bringing peopletogether. This was a key takeaway from a FAO-hosted virtual high-level event tomark theInternation

May 25 202115:49

Iran Signs MOU with CYRDAP on Rural and Agricultural Development

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Hossein Shirzad, the deputy of the agriculture minister andchairman of the board of Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran(CORC), in a kick-off meeting with Tevita Taginavulau, the director-general ofCenter on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CYRDAP), saidCORC is ready and willing to cooperate with CYRDAP in the field of rural andagricultural development.Briefing the capacities and infrastructural facilities ofrural and agricultural cooperatives, Shirzad implie

Dec 17 201920:38

Halal Food Fair will be held in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sep. 26-28, 2019

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According to the information center of the ministry ofJihad-Agriculture, the director general of the bureau of international affairsand specialist organizations of the ministry stated that Halal food exhibitionis going to be held in Sarajevo in partnership with international bank ofBosnia (BBI), Islamic development bank, and business forum of Sarajevo, fromSep. 26 till 28th, in Alexandria Sarajevo exhibition. Hooman Fatthi, after pointing out that last year, more than600 halal food companies fr

Aug 28 201910:13