Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth

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Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture and the Acting Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization attended the Sixth National Holstein Cattle Festival and the Second Specialized Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Exhibition in Tehran, underscoring the role of innovation and private-sector participation in boosting productivity, food security, and livestock ex

Aug 2 202611:31

Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says

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Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Productivity only sustainable path to food security, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister said that improving productivity is the only sustainable way to increase agricultural output, strengthen food security, and reduce the sector's trade deficit. Speaking at a meeting of the National Crop Production Headquarters, Gholamreza Nouri stressed that the future of agriculture depends

Jul 28 202607:29

North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program

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North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program Bojnurd – North Khorasan province in northeast has launched Iran's first targeted breeding program to develop a dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep by crossbreeding indigenous Kurdish ewes with Assaf rams, provincial officials announced. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the North Khorasan Ag

Jul 26 202611:54

Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades

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Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades Iran eyes global expansion for Liqvan Cheese through value chain upgrades Tehran – Iran is seeking to expand exports of its renowned Liqvan cheese by strengthening the product's value chain, improving branding, and increasing investment across the dairy sector, officials said. Faramarz Afshani, Director of Food Processing Industries at the East Azarbaijan Agriculture Organization, said Liqvan cheese generates an es

Jul 17 202612:31

Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought

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Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Golestan – Iran's northern Golestan Province has maintained and expanded its Turkmen camel population despite years of drought and declining rangelands, underscoring the breed's resilience to climate challenges, an official said. Reza Nazari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the Golestan Agricultural Organization, said the province is

Jun 28 202612:05

Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector

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Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Tabriz – The indigenous Sarabi cattle breed is one of Iran’s most valuable livestock genetic resources and a symbol of the country’s native livestock production capabilities, according to the head of the East Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Organization. Shahram Shafiei said the breed has adapted to local climatic conditions over generations and offers strong

Jun 22 202613:29

Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says

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Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Iran’s agricultural output reaches 139m tons, Minister says Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has risen from 28 million tons in 1979 to 139 million tons in 2025, a 435% increase despite growing water shortages, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking during Agriculture Week, the minister said the growth reflects significant gains in productivity, with average crop yields increasing from 2.7 tons per hectare be

Jun 21 202613:18

Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub

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Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan strengthens position as southern Iran’s leading camel breeding hub Hormozgan - With nearly 20,000 camels and more than 3,200 active breeders, Hormozgan southern Province has emerged as one of Iran’s leading centers for camel husbandry, playing a vital role in supplying camel meat to markets across the country. Hamid Amiqi, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Hormozgan Agricultural Organization, said t

Jun 9 202618:53

Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency

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Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Iran halts chicken, egg imports, achieves full self-sufficiency Tehran – Iran has recorded zero imports of chicken meat and eggs, marking a major achievement in the country's push for agricultural self-sufficiency, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture announced. In an interview with ISNA on Saturday, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, confirmed that no chicken meat

Apr 25 202609:56

Camel breeding industry expanding in Khorasan Razavi, official says

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Camel breeding industry expanding in Khorasan Razavi, official says Camel breeding industry expanding in Khorasan Razavi, official says Khorasan Razavi– The camel breeding industry in Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, has produced more than 1,000 tons of meat and created jobs for over 1,500 people, a provincial agricultural official announced. Reza Ashkanifar, Director of Livestock Affairs at the Khorasan Razavi Agriculture Organization, said the province is home to mor

Apr 25 202609:51