Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties

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Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation, as highlighted by the 7th National Crop Variety Introduction Festival. Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri announced the development of 89 new crop varieties by Iranian researchers. Nouri emphasized the crucial role of improved seeds and new varieties in modern agriculture, stating, "In ad

Nov 16 202419:34

Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds

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Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation with the development of seven new hybrid lettuce seed varieties. The new cultivars, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology of the University Jihad, are poised to enhance the country's vegetable production. Nouri emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in boosti

Nov 4 202411:37

Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices

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Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has sounded the alarm about the critical state of the country's agricultural sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a transformative shift towards more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Speaking at a recent ceremony at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), Nouri

Nov 2 202414:13

West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge

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West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge Tehran – Iran's northwestern province of West Azarbaijan is poised for a significant honey harvest this year, with production expected to rise by 10%. The province’s robust beekeeping industry, encompassing 6,561 apiaries and over 1.5 million bee colonies, is driving this growth, according to Parviz Bostanchi, the deputy head of the province’s Agriculture Department for improving livestock product

Nov 2 202413:45

Razi Institute Participated in the Annual Consultation on Polio Eradication

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Razi Institute Participated in the Annual Consultation on Polio Eradication Razi Institute Participated in the Annual Consultation on Polio Eradication On Wednesday, October 23, Razi Institute participated in the 23rd Annual Consultation between the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and key stakeholders, including polio vaccine manufacturers, National Authorities for Containment (NACs), and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on 23 October 2024. Dr. Masood Ghader, Deputy of Quali

Oct 29 202414:06

Iran saffron output to see major growth official says

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Iran saffron output to see major growth official says Iran saffron output to see major growth official says TEHRAN – Iran’s saffron production is estimated to reach about 400 tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2025), according to the director of Agriculture Ministry’s medicinal plants national plan. “This year, 127,000 hectares of farmland have been allocated for saffron cultivation," Hossein Zeynali said He added that 23 provinces of the countr

Oct 28 202417:29

Razi Institute unveils breakthrough avian influenza vaccine

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Razi Institute unveils breakthrough avian influenza vaccine Razi Institute unveils breakthrough avian influenza vaccine Tehran – The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute recently hosted a national seminar on avian influenza, bringing together over 400 experts from academia, industry, and government. The event, held on October 21st at the Mirshamsi Conference Hall, focused on the latest research findings and strategies to combat this significant threat to poultry health.A major highlig

Oct 26 202417:06

Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience

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Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience Iran partners with FAO , GCF to bolster climate resilience Tehran – The Department of Environment (DOE), acting as the National Designated Authority (NDA), has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening Iran's resilience to climate change. The newly signed project, titled "Strengthening Iran's Ac

Oct 20 202406:33

Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16

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Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16 Iran offers to improve land degradation monitoring at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – Iran has expressed its readiness to contribute to improving land degradation monitoring processes in arid regions during the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Riyadh from October 8-10, 2024. Representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran participat

Oct 13 202412:14