4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says

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4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says 4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says Tehran – Iran has restored and preserved four million hectares of its rangelands over the past year (1404), according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office. Abolghasem Hosseinpour said key achievements include revising management plans for over two million hectares, restoring medicinal plant habitats across 50,000 hectares, and digitizing dat

Apr 17 202610:18

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated: Given the country's circumstances, the institut

Apr 16 202608:55

8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank 8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composit

Apr 15 202607:06

Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival

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Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival Mazandaran – In a bid to protect and restore the Caspian Sea's endangered sturgeon populations, thousands of juvenile sturgeon have been released into the rivers of Mazandaran northern province. The fingerlings, bred at the Shahid Rajaee Center in Sari, were released into major waterways with the participation of fisheries officials and t

Apr 12 202610:35

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29

De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report

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De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report Tehran - While fears grew over rising prices of essential goods due to the war, Iran and Russia have unveiled a surprise strategy. The new agreement facilitates the direct entry of grains through a secure northern corridor, marking an end to dollar-driven volatility in the food market. According to a report carried by the offi

Apr 10 202612:27

Agriculture Minister chairs over national food security task force

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Agriculture Minister chairs over national food security task force Agriculture Minister chairs over national food security task force Tehran – The National Food Security Task Force has been formed, chaired by Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, bringing together key representatives from across Iran's executive and economic sectors. The task force includes delegates from the Plan and Budget Organization, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, the Central Bank of Iran, the Mi

Apr 7 202612:23

Veterinary health oversight front line of food security, public health

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Veterinary health oversight front line of food security, public health Veterinary health oversight front line of food security, public health Tehran – Ensuring safe and healthy food is not merely a public health objective, it is a pillar of national security and a fundamental expectation of every citizen. At the heart of this mission stands the veterinary service, a cornerstone of the country's health system, playing an indispensable role in safeguarding raw animal products and preventin

Apr 6 202612:38

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari exports over 300 tons of shrimp to Eurasia, official says

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Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari exports over 300 tons of shrimp to Eurasia, official says Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari exports over 300 tons of shrimp to Eurasia, official says Tehran – Iran’s western province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari for the first time has exported 312 tons of shrimp to Eurasian countries, including Russia, a senior veterinary official announced. Abbas Ganji, Director General of the Veterinary Department of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, said the shipment marks a

Apr 6 202612:34

Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south

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Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south Iran launches hybrid poplar nursery in south AHVAZ – As Iran's demand for wood continues to rise, the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has successfully established “Mofid” hybrid poplar nursery, marking a strategic move toward national self-sufficiency in the timber industry and a reduction in reliance on other provinces. Saba Peyro, a faculty member at the Center, announced the launch of t

Apr 4 202610:41