FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing

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FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing FAO, Mashhad University partner to enhance saffron authenticity testing Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement to advance scientific methodologies for testing saffron authenticity. The initiative falls under the joint Technical Cooperation Program between FAO and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture

Sep 22 202505:48

Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust

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Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Mashhad - Iranian researchers have achieved up to 99% accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust using aerial imaging and advanced image-processing technologies, according to the Khorasan Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Center. Lead researcher Mohammad Hossein Saeedi-Rad said the project combined both laboratory and field experiment

Sep 14 202509:48

Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions

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Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Tehran – The Dryland Agricultural Research Institute of Iran has announced the release of 17 new rainfed crop varieties developed for cultivation in the country’s cold, temperate, and warm rainfed regions. According to Mozaffar Roustaee, the head o

Jun 24 202521:47

Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines

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Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines Tehran - Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) has made significant strides in veterinary science with the launch of three innovative vaccines for livestock and poultry. The unveiling ceremony took place at a special event held in the holy city of Mashhad, gathering prominent figures from the veterinary community.Hamid Reza Farzin, head

Nov 12 202415:08

Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut

Sep 9 202416:00

Iran annual imports of coffee reach $148m

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Iran annual imports of coffee reach $148m Iran annual imports of coffee reach $148m Iran annual imports of coffee reach $148m Iran imported a whopping 49,000 tons of coffee beans in the past year (March 2023-March 2024), valued at $148 million, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The import marks a significant 48.55% increase compared to the previous year, IRICA said in a report. In this period, Iran imported coffee beans from the United Arab Emirates (UAE

Apr 26 202420:58

Iran Agriculture Ministry to help maximize investment in free economic zones

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Iran Agriculture Ministry to help maximize investment in free economic zones Iran Agriculture Ministry to help maximize investment in free economic zones Iran Agriculture Ministry to help maximize investment infree economic zones Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has saidhis ministry will take all the necessary measures for increasing investment inthe country’s free and special economic zones, Freena reported.Speaking in a meeting with Secretary of the Free Zones HighCoun

Oct 25 202317:12

Wood cultivation using unconventional waters

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Wood cultivation using unconventional waters Wood cultivation using unconventional waters Wood cultivation using unconventional waters The head of the country's Forest and Rangeland ResearchInstitute said: Research studies on wood cultivation using unconventionalwaters have been conducted in 10 metropolitan areas of the country. Adel Jalilisaid about wood cultivation in the country: Wood and paper industries in Iranhave a high capacity and this creates good employment and added value. He said th

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