CRISPR tech seen as key to boosting food security in Iran, official says

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Tehran - The head of the Animal Biotechnology Department at the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran has described CRISPR gene-editing technology as a powerful tool for improving livestock production and strengthening food security. Mr. Ghorbani said the technology can be used to develop disease-resistant livestock, enhance productive traits in dairy and beef cattle, and improve animal health and welfare. “Its high precision, speed, and efficiency have made CRISPR a key instrument

Jun 15 202612:48

Sorghum forage gains strategic importance in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Sistan - Sorghum, a drought- and heat-tolerant forage crop, is increasingly being adopted by farmers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan due to its strong adaptability to extreme climatic conditions, according to a report. “It has become an important component in securing livestock feed supplies in the region. Harvesting of sorghum forage has begun in farms across Hirmand County, where it is regarded as one of the most important seasonal fodder crops,” the report

Jun 13 202612:20

Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub

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Hormozgan - With nearly 20,000 camels and more than 3,200 active breeders, Hormozgan southern Province has emerged as one of Iran’s leading centers for camel husbandry, playing a vital role in supplying camel meat to markets across the country. Hamid Amiqi, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said the province ranks third nationwide in camel production and has become a key supplier to neighboring regions due to its favorable climate and growing marke

Jun 9 202618:53

Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken breeding program boosts productivity, official says

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Tehran – Iran’s Caspian Native Chicken Breeding Center has reached its 34th generation of selective breeding, achieving a 55–65 percent increase in meat and egg production compared with the original poultry stock, according to local official in the northern Mazandaran Province. Hossein Negahdar, Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the Mazandaran Agriculture Organization, said the center has recorded major advances in key economic traits, including higher body weigh

Jun 8 202619:08

Iran unveils plan to produce up to 1.5m tons of forage using rainwater

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Tehran – Iran plans to produce 1 to 1.5 million metric tons of high-quality forage annually on 500,000 hectares of rainfed farmland through the use of “green water” — rainfall captured and stored naturally in the soil, according to the head of the country's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute. Mozafar Roostaei said the initiative is designed to address the challenges posed by Iran’s predominantly arid and semi-arid climate and recurring droughts. He described

Jun 7 202613:50

Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation

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Tehran – Iran and Romania are taking steps to strengthen veterinary cooperation and expand trade in livestock and aquatic products, with a particular focus on increasing Iranian exports to the Romanian market. The prospects for closer collaboration were discussed during a meeting between Alireza Rafieipour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization, and Seyed Mohsen Emadi, Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Romania. The talks focused on enh

Jun 5 202611:49

Iran steps up conservation, restoration of its largest natural ecosystem

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Tehran – Iran is intensifying efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably manage its rangelands, the country’s largest natural ecosystem, according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Abolqasem Hosseinpour said Iran’s 83 million hectares of rangelands remain a national priority, with conservation, restoration, and development taking precedence over utilization. “More than one million

Jun 2 202612:25

Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes active economic diplomacy in trade

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is pursuing a strategy centered on active economic diplomacy, market diversification, and strong support for domestic producers, according to the Deputy Minister for Management Development and Resources. Ali Teymouri said that with the appointment of new leadership in the ministry’s international affairs division, identifying friendly countries and strategic partners for the supply of livestock feed and essential commodities has become

Jun 2 202612:20

Razi Institute can meet 70 percent of Iran’s poultry vaccine needs: MP

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Tehran – Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has the capacity to supply up to 70 percent of the country's poultry vaccine requirements, a lawmaker said during a visit to the institute. Ezatollah Habibzadeh, representative of Marand and Jolfa in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, met with Razi Director Ali Eshaghi and Marand branch head Razzaq Hosseinpour. He praised the institute's role in producing human, livestock, and poultry vaccines, and called for a halt to unnecessa

May 25 202612:28

High-yield Roman sheep farming expands in Golestan province

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Golestan – A livestock facility breeding the prolific Roman sheep breed has raised its capacity to more than 5,000 head, announced the deputy for livestock production at the Golestan Agriculture Organization. Speaking during a visit to the unit, Reza Nazari said the expansion of industrial sheep farming is a strategic priority aimed at reducing the livestock sector's dependence on rangelands, lowering grazing pressure, and increasing red meat output. He added that high-performance inte

May 18 202611:57