Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says

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Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the country’s agricultural exports have exceeded projections set in the Seventh Development Plan, which address the mobilization of financial resources to sustain economic growth. “While the plan had forecast a 5.5% growth, the first year of the 14th government saw a 5.6% inc

Aug 24 202513:22

Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil

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Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Tehran — Iran’s livestock industry has become the country's second most important economic sector after oil, playing a pivotal role in national food security and export revenues, according to senior agricultural officials. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization, said th

Jul 28 202512:57

Iran exporting 2.4 tons of dairy produce: Deputy minister

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Iran exporting 2.4 tons of dairy produce: Deputy minister Iran exporting 2.4 tons of dairy produce: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran is exporting a significant 2.4 million tons of milk each year, according to Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production. Hassan-Nejad emphasized the strength of Iran's livestock sector, noting that the country ranks among the world's best for milk quality and that some industrial dairy units have achieved p

May 22 202506:15

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

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