Iran cuts FMD outbreaks significantly via nationwide vaccination drive

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Iran cuts FMD outbreaks significantly via nationwide vaccination drive Iran cuts FMD outbreaks significantly via nationwide vaccination drive Tehran - The Director-General of Iran’s Office for Management and Control of Livestock Diseases announced that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in the country have decreased by 46% thanks to mass vaccination. Reza Asadi reported the detection and tracking of a mutation in one of the foot-and-mouth disease virus types in Iran, according to Bor

Mar 29 202504:26

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

Agriculture Minister visits beef unit in Tehran

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Agriculture Minister visits beef unit in Tehran Agriculture Minister visits beef unit in Tehran Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri visited a livestock breeding unit with a capacity of 5,000 beef cattle in the southwest of Tehran. According to the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nouri visited a beef cattle breeding unit in the southwest of Tehran on Wednesday afternoon. This livestock unit, located in the Ahmadabad Mostofi area, operates with a perm

Mar 19 202510:40

Iran takes measure to protect endangered species

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Iran takes measure to protect endangered species Iran takes measure to protect endangered species Tehran – Public awareness of wildlife damage insurance is crucial for protecting both endangered species and rural livelihoods, according to the head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization. Sheena Ansari made the remarks during the signing of a key trilateral agreement between the Deputy Directorate of Natural Environment and Biodiversity, the National Environment Fund, and the Agri

Mar 17 202512:20

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 food, livestock exports to Germany rise in 2024

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Iran food, livestock exports to Germany rise in 2024 Iran food, livestock exports to Germany rise in 2024 Tehran - Trade between Iran and Germany grew by four percent in 2024, reaching €1.5 billion, following a sharp decline in 2023, when bilateral trade fell to its lowest level in 25 years. According to the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), citing data from the German Federal Statistical Office, trade between the two countries increased from €

Mar 5 202506:02

Iran, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties

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Iran, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties Iran, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties Tehran – In a bid to bolster agricultural trade and address trade imbalances, Iran and Brazil convened their third round of bilateral discussions via video conference, hosted by Iran's Veterinary Organization.The virtual meeting pivoted around key areas including sanitary quarantine protocols for animal and plant products, and collaborative scientific and technological in

Mar 1 202517:44

Minister calls for safeguarding livestock health.

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Minister calls for safeguarding livestock health. Minister calls for safeguarding livestock health. Tehran – Iran's Agriculture Minister said his ministry attaches great priority to safeguarding livestock product health, announcing a new electronic veterinary prescription system. This system will improve drug and vaccine management, directly impacting public health by reducing disease risks, Gholamreza Nouri said. The minister also emphasized the importance of respectful public int

Feb 25 202515:39

Iran prioritizes ties with Africa: Agriculture Minister

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Iran prioritizes ties with Africa: Agriculture Minister Iran prioritizes ties with Africa: Agriculture Minister Tehran - Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri says Iran is determined to strengthen ties with African countries, including Sudan.Nouri made the remarks in a meeting with Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif, highlighting the significance of Africa in Tehran’s overall policy objectives. In a historic visit, Ahmed al-Sharif has arrived in Tehran for

Feb 19 202522:14

Iran seeking to boost red meat production

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production Iran seeking to boost red meat production TEHRAN – Iran is planning to increase its annual red meat production to 923,000 tons by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20, 2025), according to Deputy Minister of Livestock Production at the Ministry of Agriculture.55% of the production will come from industrial units and heavy livestock, while 45% will be produced in rural areas and traditional units, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Neja

Feb 19 202510:58