Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran

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Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, and his Lebanese counterpart Abbas Haj Hassan explored ways to develop ties in the sector of agriculture between the two nations. Haj Hassan, who had traveled to Iran to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony, met with Nikbakht on Wednesday, August 1. The Iranian minister emphasized the need to develop ag

Aug 5 202413:30

Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry

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Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry Iran is home to a robust beekeeping industry, employing over 155,000 people across the country, according to the Agriculture Ministry. This workforce is spread across nearly 95,000 apiaries, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, said. The nation has solidified its position as a global honey powerhouse, ranking as the world’s third-largest producer, as per UN Food a

Jul 29 202412:10

Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock

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Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock The Director General of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Technology Office at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to utilize the waste and biomass of harvested tropical plants as livestock feed. Visiting banana farms in Zarabad County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Abolfazl Raoufi emphasized that this initiative is part of a phased research and operational program to

Jul 27 202406:42

Iran produces 11m tons of livestock feed amidst rising imports

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Iran produces 11m tons of livestock feed amidst rising imports Iran produces 11m tons of livestock feed amidst rising imports Iran produced over 11 million tons of livestock feed last year, according to the head of the Iran Feed Industry Association; however, the industry is grappling with rising import costs, with a significant increase in imports of key feed components like corn, soybean meal, and barley. Majid Movafegh Ghadiri, speaking at the opening of the 23rd International Exhibition of

Jul 22 202410:02

Over 16m livestock vaccinated across Iran nomadic regions

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Over 16m livestock vaccinated across Iran nomadic regions Over 16m livestock vaccinated across Iran nomadic regions Over 16 million doses of livestock vaccines were administered to small ruminants and 22,000 doses to large ruminants in Iran's nomadic regions during the first three months of 2024, according to Reza Asadi, Director General of the Veterinary Organization's Animal Health and Disease Management Office. Asadi explained that the Veterinary Organization's vaccination program for nomad

Jul 19 202412:53

Iran PLEX 2024 set to showcase latest poultry, livestock innovations

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Iran PLEX 2024 set to showcase latest poultry, livestock innovations Iran PLEX 2024 set to showcase latest poultry, livestock innovations The 23rd edition of the International Exhibition of Poultry, Livestock & Related Industries, Iran PLEX 2024, will kick off on July 20th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This major industry event will see domestic and international companies from around the globe participate. The exhibition serves as a key platform for professionals in

Jul 8 202413:02

Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production

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Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production Iran ranks 23rd in the world in milk production with an annual output of over 12 million tons, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the Iranian deputy minister for livestock products, said, “Previously, our country was a major importer of dairy products, producing only about 260,000 tons of raw milk annually.” "However, thanks to the implementatio

Jun 27 202422:47

Egg exports soar to 130,000 tons

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Egg exports soar to 130,000 tons Egg exports soar to 130,000 tons Iran exported a whopping 130,000 tons of eggs in the past year, a significant increase from the previous year's 55,000 tons, according to the deputy agriculture minister for livestock and poultry affairs. This surge translates to over $140 million in revenue, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassannejad added. “Iran's eggs are proving popular with neighboring countries, with Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE being key destinatio

May 18 202410:10

Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran and Tajikistan have pledged to expand their agricultural cooperation, focusing on technology, water and soil equipment, processing industries, and trade. During the first meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Agricultural Cooperation Working Group, held virtually on Tuesday, Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil emphasized the importance of expanding agricu

May 8 202418:44

Iran conducting genetic improvement research on Aryan Chicken breed, official says

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Iran conducting genetic improvement research on Aryan Chicken breed, official says Iran conducting genetic improvement research on Aryan Chicken breed, official says Iran conducting genetic improvement research on Aryan Chicken breed, official says Researchers at the Institute of Animal Science Research of Iran are conducting genetic improvement research on the Aryan chicken breed, according to the head of the institute. "Iran is richer in genetic resources compared to some European countries.

Apr 7 202423:56