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

11 tons of caviar exported so far, IFO head says

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11 tons of caviar exported so far, IFO head says 11 tons of caviar exported so far, IFO head says Tehran – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) Hossein Hosseini announced that the country has managed to export 11 tons of caviar to target countries since the start of the Iranian calendar year. Some 11 tons of caviar have been so far exported through both official and passenger channels this year, Hossein said in a recent interview. Iran has produced 22 tons of caviar and

Jan 19 202507:35

Russia Agriculture Ministry proposes to Iran to establish joint program to breed chickens

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Russia Agriculture Ministry proposes to Iran to establish joint program to breed chickens Russia Agriculture Ministry proposes to Iran to establish joint program to breed chickens Moscow - Russia's Agriculture Ministry has proposed that the delegation of Iran's agricultural ministry consider the possibility of establishing a joint program to breed chickens, a report said. It was announced by the Russian ministry in a press release issued following talks between Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut

Jan 17 202507:17

Iran farmed caviar output in 9 months exceeds 7,500 kilos

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Iran farmed caviar output in 9 months exceeds 7,500 kilos Iran farmed caviar output in 9 months exceeds 7,500 kilos Tehran – An official with the Iran Fisheries Organization said the country’s farmed caviar production during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year has reached over 7,500 kilograms. “Some 7,568 kilograms of farmed caviar have been produced so far,” Naser Karami-Rad said. He added that 3,317 tons of sturgeon meat were also produc

Jan 8 202510:45

Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says

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Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's nomads play a critical role in ensuring national food security, particularly in red meat production, a senior official said. According to Alaee Moqaddam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Development and Human Resources, these resilient communities contribute a substantial 25% of the nation's red meat supply. He further empha

Dec 30 202411:02

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

Modern poultry complex launched in North Khorasan

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Modern poultry complex launched in North Khorasan Modern poultry complex launched in North Khorasan Bojnourd – A significant milestone in North Khorasan's agricultural sector was reached with the inauguration of a 150,000-bird poultry complex in Maneh County. The inauguration, presided over by the Minister of Agriculture during his provincial visit, marks a key step in enhancing poultry production and ensuring a stable supply of poultry products in the region. This state-of-the-art

Dec 28 202410:32

Iran chicken meat exports soar amid increased production

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Iran chicken meat exports soar amid increased production Iran chicken meat exports soar amid increased production Tehran – Iran has significantly boosted its chicken meat exports in recent months, with over 18,000 tons shipped overseas in just the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, an official said. According to Ali Ebrahimi, head of Iran's Poultry Farmers Union, farmers successfully exported 1,800 tons of chicken in the final month of the previous year alone. He a

Aug 29 202405:34

Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production

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Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production Iran reports 40 percent increase in grandparent stock production Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister for Livestock Affairs, has announced a significant 40% increase in the production of grandparent stock in the poultry sector compared to the previous year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said that ongoing revitalization efforts in the poultry industry will ensure that Iran becomes self-sufficient in these essential poultry products

Aug 27 202411:58