Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say

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Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say North Khorasan – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the strategic importance of bolstering nomadic communities to ensure sustainable food security for the nation. During a gathering with nomads in the Takht-e Mirza region, Gholamreza Nouri called for targeted assistance for this "production-oriented segment of society." "Nomadic communities are the guardia

May 31 202516:58

Tehran now a hub for global caviar market: Official

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Tehran now a hub for global caviar market: Official Tehran now a hub for global caviar market: Official Tehran – Tehran Province is fast becoming a significant player in the global caviar market, signaling a promising new chapter for Iran's economy, according to the director of Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs for Tehran Province. As the harvesting season kicks off, Noorollah Hosseini, has announced that local sturgeon farms are now consistently yielding high-quality caviar. Last year alo

May 20 202516:27

Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production

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Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production Iranian scientists enhance efficiency in indigenous sheep production Tehran - Persistent efforts by Iranian animal science researchers, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Animal Production Division and the Veterinary Organization, have yielded significant improvements in the production metrics of native Iranian sheep breeds, according to an official. This progress was announced by Hassan Khamisabadi,

May 5 202506:00

Iran plans to rebrand Brazilian meat as Halal Iran for Muslim markets

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Iran plans to rebrand Brazilian meat as Halal Iran for Muslim markets Iran plans to rebrand Brazilian meat as Halal Iran for Muslim markets Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Minister says the country may leverage infrastructure developed in Brazil to re-export red meat under the “Halal Iran” brand to Islamic countries, even as domestic meat production improves and direct imports from Brazil gradually decline. Speaking during a visit to the Iran Halal Center in São Paulo, A

Apr 16 202521:11

Iran expands its global niche in Halal food market

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Iran expands its global niche in Halal food market Iran expands its global niche in Halal food market São Paulo – Iran's Minister of Agriculture announced the sustained operation of the Iran Halal Center in Brazil, positioning it as a key export platform for halal products to Islamic markets worldwide. "We're transforming our Brazilian investments into a permanent export gateway," said Gholamreza Nouri during his visit to São Paulo. "The Iran Halal certification carries our

Apr 16 202506:04

Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds

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Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has officially documented 27 distinct native sheep breeds, each demonstrating specialized characteristics tailored to their regional environments, officials announced. "These breeds represent valuable genetic resources with exceptional adaptive qualities that make them ideally suited to specific climatic conditions across Iran," the Institute's director Ha

Mar 27 202506:39

Iran, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties

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Iran, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties Iran, Brazil hold talks, discuss enhanced agricultural ties Tehran – In a bid to bolster agricultural trade and address trade imbalances, Iran and Brazil convened their third round of bilateral discussions via video conference, hosted by Iran's Veterinary Organization.The virtual meeting pivoted around key areas including sanitary quarantine protocols for animal and plant products, and collaborative scientific and technological in

Mar 1 202517:44

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 targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027

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Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Tehran – The Iranian government aims to produce 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat and 140 tons of caviar annually by the end of its Seventh Development Plan in 2027, according to the head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO). We are determined to boost aquaculture and enhance the county’s food security, Hamzeh Rostampour said. He noted that 20 provinces are currently active in st

Feb 9 202512:27

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