Razi Institute seeks enhanced economic ties with Central Asian nations

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Tehran - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute is actively pursuing opportunities to enhance economic cooperation with Central Asian nations. On November 26, the Institute, in collaboration with the Iranian Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs, convened an online meeting with economic counselors from Iranian embassies across the region. This gathering aimed to explore avenues for economic partnership and expand the Institute's presence in Central Asia. Leveraging Iran's cult

Dec 2 202414:03

Iran ready to adopt Intl soil conservation standards, Minister says

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Tehran –The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has announced the country’s commitment to aligning its National Coordination Headquarters for Soil Conservation and Sustainable Use with global initiatives. Addressing the World Soil Day ceremony, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the importance of enacting legislation and implementing programs that align with international organizations' objectives on soil conservation. The Minister also called on global soil conservation bodies to advocate f

Dec 1 202409:22

Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029

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Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Iran aims to double overseas farming by 2029 Tehran – Iran plans to double its overseas farmland to two million hectares by 2029, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.Reza Fotouhi, who oversees overseas farming projects at the Ministry, said that this expansion is part of a five-year vision plan aimed at reducing Iran's reliance on food imports.“By 2031, Iran aims to source 10 million metric tons of food imports th

Nov 30 202413:50

‘Public relations’ role in securing national food security vital’

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Tehran - Seyed Sajjad Hosseini, Advisor to the Minister and Head of the Public Relations and Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the critical role of public relations in addressing the nation's food security. During a meeting with public relations managers from the State Trading Company of Iran, Hosseini highlighted the monumental task of producing and supplying 130 million tons of agricultural products."Public relations professionals in the agricultural sector bear the

Nov 30 202411:10

Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation

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Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran ramps up autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has significantly ramped up its autumn sugar beet cultivation, with over 31,700 hectares of land currently under cultivation, according to a senior agriculture official.Hesadi, the executive of the Sugar Crops Project at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that planting began in early October and is expected to continue until late December.To address growing water scarcity, the government is

Nov 27 202415:27

Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden

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Tehran - In a recent visit to National Botanical Garden of Iran, the deputy president for legal affairs emphasized the critical importance of preserving this valuable ecological resource. Majid Ansari assured the public that the government is committed to protecting the garden's current status and preventing any threats to its existence. Experts warn that neglecting this vital asset could lead to significant biodiversity loss and disrupt local ecosystems.Home to over 4,000 plant species, the gar

Nov 26 202415:40

Iran leads world in soil conservation awareness

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Tehran – Iran has been recognized as a global leader in soil conservation awareness, securing the top position in the 2024 World Soil Day international competition organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.Niazi Shahraki, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, announced the country's achievement. He emphasized the significant progress made in recent years, with soil surveys and fertility assessments conducted on over 103,000 h

Nov 26 202415:36

Iran rice output hits record high

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Iran rice output hits record high Iran rice output hits record high Tehran – Iran's domestic rice production reached a record high of 2.6 million tons in 2024, a deputy minister said. "Iranian farmers across the country managed to produce 2.6 million tons of rice in 2024,” Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Planning and Economics, said.Outlining the government's strategy to ensure sufficient rice supplies for the nation, he added, however, the country still faces a signi

Nov 25 202412:55

Iran Razi Institute unveils new vaccine for Bovine Theileriosis

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Shiraz – A groundbreaking achievement in veterinary medicine was unveiled on Wednesday, November 20th, as the Shiraz branch of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute presented a novel vaccine for bovine theileriosis.This marks the first time in the world that such a vaccine has been successfully developed.The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including Mr. Hossein-Ali Amiri, Governor of Fars, and Dr. Gholamreza Gol Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agricultural. Addressin

Nov 24 202413:56

Iran celebrates National Olive Day

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Tehran – December 4th marks National Olive Day in Iran.The country’s olive industry is thriving, with 75,000 hectares dedicated to olive cultivation. This significant acreage yields 150,000 tons of olives annually, contributing to the production of 12,750 tons of olive oil and 75,000 tons of canned olives.The Agriculture Ministry’s olive project scheme titled the “National Plan for Development of Olive Cultivation and Processing” seeks to increase olive oil producti

Nov 24 202412:48