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

Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security

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Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Iran's Deputy Minister of Livestock Affairs emphasizes the importance of the livestock industry for food security and economic growthMohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said, “Providing a significant portion of the protein required for the community, creating value-added and employment in rural, nomadic, and urban communities, attracting pr

Aug 27 202411:47

Exports of milk powder surge

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Exports of milk powder surge Exports of milk powder surge Tehran - Iran has reported a significant increase in milk powder exports to various global markets, according to the head of the Milk Powder Producers Association. Siavash Salimi said that the country is currently exporting over 10,000 metric tons of milk powder per month. He further explained that the monthly production of milk powder has exceeded 20,000 metric tons, with 7,000 to 8,000 metric tons consumed domestically, leaving a surplu

Aug 5 202413:24

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

Cow population on rise in Iran

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Cow population on rise in Iran Cow population on rise in Iran Cow population on rise in Iran Iran's cow population reached 5.48 million in the first nine months of 2023, marking a 2.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI). The number of calves born during this time also saw a significant jump of 22%, indicating a healthy reproductive rate within the herd, the SCI said.Increased milk production: Dairy cows contributed to the p

Jan 20 202412:27

AI key to ecologically sustainable development of camel, official says

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AI key to ecologically sustainable development of camel, official says AI key to ecologically sustainable development of camel, official says AI key to ecologically sustainable development of camel, official says The head of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Center for Animal Breeding and Improvement said that the most important limitation to the ecologically sustainable development of camels in Iran is the limited availability of pastures. Abbas Akbari Sharif expressed the hope that artific

Jan 15 202414:31

Iran exports over 325,000 tons of dairy produce in 7 months

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Iran exports over 325,000 tons of dairy produce in 7 months Iran exports over 325,000 tons of dairy produce in 7 months Iran exports over 325,000tons of dairy produce in 7 months Iran exported 325,455tons of dairy products, valued at over $436 million in the first seven monthsof the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), registering a 13percent increase in terms of value compared to last year’s correspondingperiod. Based on the latest datareleased by the Islamic Republic of

Nov 12 202319:59

Iraq seeks enhanced cooperation with Iran in livestock, poultry sectors

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Iraq seeks enhanced cooperation with Iran in livestock, poultry sectors Iraq seeks enhanced cooperation with Iran in livestock, poultry sectors Iraq seeks enhanced cooperation with Iran in livestock,poultry sectors An official with Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture expressedhis country’s readiness to develop its cooperation with Iran in the sectors oflivestock, poultry, and aquaculture. “We are here to closely monitor [thesituation] and get acquainted with Iran’s breed of H

Nov 1 202312:40

Villagers and nomads play key role in boosting Iran all-out development

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Villagers and nomads play key role in boosting Iran all-out development Villagers and nomads play key role in boosting Iran all-out development Villagers, nomads play key role in boosting Iran all-outdevelopment Villagers and nomads play a vital role in the political,economic, and social developments of Iran. So, October 7 was declared in 2013as the National Day of Village and Nomads. Despite their low population, they have a great contributionto all-out national development. Although oil, indu

Oct 9 202321:28

Iran annual milk output stands at over 11.5m tons official says

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Iran annual milk output stands at over 11.5m tons official says Iran annual milk output stands at over 11.5m tons official says Iran annual milk output stands at over 11.5m tons, official says An official with Iran’s Ministry ofAgriculture put the country’s annual milk output at over 11.5 million tons. “Over 11.5 million tons of milk areproduced in the country annually,” Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the Iraniandeputy agriculture minister for livestock products, said re

Sep 2 202316:51