Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds

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Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Iran registers 27 indigenous sheep breeds Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has officially documented 27 distinct native sheep breeds, each demonstrating specialized characteristics tailored to their regional environments, officials announced. "These breeds represent valuable genetic resources with exceptional adaptive qualities that make them ideally suited to specific climatic conditions across Iran," the Institute's director Ha

Mar 27 202506:39

IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program

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IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has initiated its annual aquatic resource restoration program, aiming to replenish fish stocks across the country's waters. Naser Karami-Rad, Director General of the Office for the Reconstruction and Preservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources, announced this, saying that the restoration efforts began in late February/early Mar

Mar 25 202520:16

Iranian nomads holding Nowrouz Events across 1,200 locations

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Iranian nomads holding Nowrouz Events across 1,200 locations Iranian nomads holding Nowrouz Events across 1,200 locations Tehran – Nowrouz Events have been set up in 1,200 locations nationwide with the help of Iranian nomads, the head of the Nomadic Affairs Organization of Iran said. "Our nomads are, in fact, the guardians and protectors of the country's nature and exemplify the concept of a resilient economy. They are holding 1,200 events on the occasion of Nowrouz holidays,” Jaha

Mar 19 202511:40

Iran takes measure to protect endangered species

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Iran takes measure to protect endangered species Iran takes measure to protect endangered species Tehran – Public awareness of wildlife damage insurance is crucial for protecting both endangered species and rural livelihoods, according to the head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization. Sheena Ansari made the remarks during the signing of a key trilateral agreement between the Deputy Directorate of Natural Environment and Biodiversity, the National Environment Fund, and the Agri

Mar 17 202512:20

Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health

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Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health Iran bans high-risk pesticides to protect public health Tehran – In a decisive step towards bolstering public health and environmental protection, Iran has banned 14 high-risk pesticides from its agricultural sector. Maryam Jalili Moqaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, announced the decision, emphasizing the ongoing development of mandatory standards for 30 additional pesticides. "The removal of these 14 dangerous pe

Mar 12 202523:52

Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production

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Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production Iran targets 150,000 tons of olive production Tehran – Iran expects to harvest 150,000 tons of olives this year, with 120,000 tons already collected, according to Javad Mirarab Razi, the national olive project manager. “The ongoing harvest in Gilan province is projected to contribute 40,000 tons,” Mirarab Razi said. He added, “With 60,000 of Iran's 65,000 hectares of olive orchards currently productive, the country p

Mar 8 202506:08

25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries

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25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries 25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries Tehran – Iranian nurseries have produced 25 million certified and standard fruit tree saplings this year, according to an official. Abdolreza Kavand, Deputy Director of Research, Control, and Certification of Saplings at the Seed and Sapling Registration and Certification Institute said the saplings, grown in 630 licensed nurseries nationwide, are ready

Feb 5 202508:31

273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies

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273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies 273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies Tehran - The head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries announced the implementation of 627 projects with an investment of 220 trillion rials in the food and processing industry sector in the Iranian year 1403 (2024-2025).He also stated that 273 of these projects will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celeb

Feb 4 202511:51

Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties

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Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Tehran - The Iranian Cotton Research Institute has announced the successful development and release of 16 new commercial cotton varieties. "These new varieties represent a significant achievement for our research team," Fathi, the head of the breeding research department, said. "They result from years of dedicated research and development to improve c

Jan 29 202510:41

Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024

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Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024 Iran Ministry of Agriculture, FAO mark World Soil Day 2024 Tehran - On 30 November, the Deputy of Water and Soil, Ministry of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in close collaboration with FAO, organized a hybrid high-level ceremony to commemorate World Soil Day 2024. The event brought together over 600 participants, including Iranian high-ranking officials such as the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh,

Dec 6 202413:34