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

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Tehran – Iran's annual production of agricultural and livestock products has reached 127 million tons, the deputy minister of agriculture said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour hailed the performance of the Ministry of Agriculture's research centers for this significant growth, despite challenges posed by climate and limited water resources. Currently, Iran imports only 5%

Feb 9 202512:09

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture plans to launch a program to increase red meat production in rural livestock farms, aiming for national self-sufficiency.According to Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs, said the production growth plan in rural livestock farms will be implemented in cooperat

Feb 2 202511:35

Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector

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Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Tehran - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited the exhibition "Pioneers of Progress: A national event showcasing the capabilities and achievements of the private sector" for two and a half hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The exhibition highlighted the capabilities and achievements of the private sector across a diverse range of fields, includi

Jan 21 202518:30

FAO congratulates Razi Institute’s 100th year anniversary

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FAO congratulates Razi Institute’s 100th year anniversary FAO congratulates Razi Institute’s 100th year anniversary Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has congratulated the Razi Vaccine and Serum Production Research Institute’s 100th year anniversary honoring a century of excellence in veterinary science and research. In a video message, Dr Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Director of FAO’s Animal Production and Health Divi

Jan 19 202507:28

Minister calls for removal of all trade barriers between Iran, Russia

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Minister calls for removal of all trade barriers between Iran, Russia Minister calls for removal of all trade barriers between Iran, Russia Moscow – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri said the existing trade barriers regarding the entry of Iranian goods to the Russian market must be removed soon.“Agriculture and food are among the most important priorities of the bilateral economic relations between Iran and Russia,” Nouri, accompanying Iranian President Masoud P

Jan 17 202507:13

New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute

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New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute Tehran - The Iranian livestock industry received a significant boost with the inauguration of new physiology and embryo production laboratories at the Animal Science Research Institute. Gholamreza Salehi Jozani, Deputy Minister of Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (TATO), emphasized the transformative potential of thes

Jan 1 202511:18

Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers

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Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Tehran – Iran has launched a government program to purchase 10,000 heads of heavy livestock, with the first purchases already underway in North Khorasan province. Ibrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production, announced the initiative during a visit to agricultural projects in Maneh County. Hassan-Nejad emphasi

Dec 30 202409:26