Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says

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Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says Iran livestock farms outperforming global standards, IVO head says Tehran – Iran’s livestock industry has advanced to levels surpassing many international benchmarks, according to the head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO). Addressing a national training program on biosecurity and livestock waste management in Tehran last week, Alireza Rafieipour underscored the role of veterinary services in protecting publ

Sep 20 202508:05

Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south

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Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south Iran launches major agricultural, livestock export terminal in south Fasa – A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new export terminal dedicated to greenhouse products and the second phase of a 7,750-head livestock complex in Fasa of Fars southern province. The event, held last week on Thursday, brought together senior officials, including Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister for Horticulture; Fars Governor Amir

Sep 12 202509:22

Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says

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Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran’s livestock and poultry sector has recorded sustained growth over the past year, supported by productivity gains, improved feeding models, and stronger farm management practices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production, said red meat output has reached 947,000 tons - up 3 percent since the start of

Sep 7 202511:01

Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent

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Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Iran slashes red meat imports by over 85 percent Tehran – Iran has imported less than 30,000 tons of red meat since the start of the current fiscal year, a drastic reduction compared to last year, as part of a government initiative to achieve self-sufficiency, an industry official announced. The announcement comes alongside the launch of a new domestic water buffalo breeding program, aimed at significantly boosting local production of meat

Sep 3 202510:15

Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development

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Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister has called production cooperatives a driving force for rural progress, stressing that sustainable food security is impossible without the active participation of local communities. Speaking at the second International Conference on Iran’s Cooperative Economy on Tuesday, Gholamreza

Sep 2 202510:46

Iran administers over 11 billoin animal vaccine doses

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Iran administers over 11 billoin animal vaccine doses Iran administers over 11 billoin animal vaccine doses Tehran – Iran’s Veterinary Organization has administered more than 11.3 billion doses of livestock and poultry vaccines annually, successfully preventing any major animal disease outbreaks in the first six months of this year, according to its head, Alireza Rafieipour. In an interview on Tuesday, Rafieipour noted that while neighboring countries such as Iraq and Turkey have f

Sep 2 202510:41

Iran Agriculture Ministry unveils multilingual website to strengthen global ties

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Iran Agriculture Ministry unveils multilingual website to strengthen global ties Iran Agriculture Ministry unveils multilingual website to strengthen global ties Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched a comprehensive multilingual website platform in a ceremony attended by the Minister, positioning the initiative as a strategic step to enhance media diplomacy, foster global cooperation, and showcase the country’s agricultural potential. The unveiling, held during

Sep 1 202510:40

Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually

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Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually Tehran - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization announced that roughly 18 million tons of animal products - including red meat, poultry, eggs, milk, honey, and seafood - are produced each year under strict veterinary supervision to ensure their safety and quality. Alireza Rafieepour further noted that the Ministry of Agriculture is task

Aug 30 202509:27

Iran expands exports of dairy products

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Iran expands exports of dairy products Iran expands exports of dairy products Tehran - Iran has reached full self-sufficiency in dairy production and is now exporting surplus milk and butter, according to the deputy minister for livestock products affairs. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad reported that the country produces 12.8 million tons of milk annually and exports more than 2.5 million tons of dairy products. He emphasized that Iran, once dependent on imports for virtually all dairy produc

Aug 30 202509:14