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Oct 9 2026 - 09:56 - : 35 - : 35 : 1 minute(s) /--> Qeshm mobilizes local communities to expand native tree planting Qeshm – Qeshm Island, Iran's biggest island in the Persian Gulf, is stepping up efforts to protect its native vegetation by involving local communities in tree planting, seedling production and maintenance, linking biodiversity conservation with sustainable tourism and rural development. Seyed Mohammad Hashem Dakhteh, head of the environmental department at the Qeshm Free Zo

Oct 10 202613:30

Forging links between applied research, production can lead to higher aquatic productivity, official says

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Forging links between applied research, production can lead to higher aquatic productivity, official says Forging links between applied research, production can lead to higher aquatic productivity, official says Tehran - The head of Iran's Shrimp Research Institute said that forging links between applied research and the production sector can lead to higher productivity, job creation, foreign exchange earnings, and strengthened national food security. Speaking at a meeting of managers from the

Oct 6 202611:36

Qeshm steps up drive to develop maritime economy

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Qeshm steps up drive to develop maritime economy Qeshm steps up drive to develop maritime economy Qeshm - Qeshm Island, Iran's biggest island in the Persian Gulf, is stepping up efforts to develop its maritime economy, with new plans for investment, aquaculture and marine trade alongside measures to restore and protect its coastal ecosystems. Local officials discussed the island’s economic and environmental priorities at a meeting focused on expanding the blue economy, including a propos

Oct 3 202610:40

Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production

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Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production Iran urges expansion of organic medicinal plant production Tehran – Iran’s Medicinal Plants, Saffron and Food Products Union has called for expanded contract farming, farmer training and organic production to improve food safety and boost the export value of saffron, Damask rose and medicinal plants. Union officials said organic saffron can command 50 percent to twice the price of conventional saffron, which sells for aroun

Sep 18 202608:45

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iran Qazvin leads Iran in cornelian cherry production, eyes harvest of over 3,600 tons Qazvin — Iran’s Qazvin province is expected to harvest more than 3,600 tons of cornelian cherries this year, consolidating its position as the country’s leading producer of the distinctive fruit. Cornelian cherry orchards cover 564 hectares in Qazvin, with average yields reaching approximately 6.5 tons per hectare, according to Mohsen Kheirkhah, head of Qazvin County’s Agricultural Or

Sep 7 202610:05

Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian

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Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian Sari – Iran's Shahid Rajaei Aquatic Genetic Resources Conservation and Restoration Center is pioneering a sturgeon breeding revolution, employing advanced methods such as "micro-caesarean" surgery and microchip tagging to safeguard and rebuild the Caspian Sea's dwindling sturgeon populations. Seyed Ali-Asghar B

Sep 6 202611:49

21st national Caspian horse beauty festival set for Bandar Anzali

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21st national Caspian horse beauty festival set for Bandar Anzali 21st national Caspian horse beauty festival set for Bandar Anzali Bandar Anzali – The 21st National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival is scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 2 in the port city of Bandar Anzali, Gilan province, announced Saleh Mohammadi, head of the northern province's Agriculture Organization. The Caspian horse, recognized globally as a foundational breed, is native to the Hyrcanian forests of

Aug 30 202607:49

Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive

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Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Iranian scientists breed salt-tolerant alfalfa in decade-long food security drive Isfahan – After ten years of targeted breeding research, Iranian scientists have developed a promising salt-tolerant alfalfa variety, a breakthrough poised to enhance forage production and strengthen national food security amid growing soil salinity challenges. The new variety was derived from the native "Qarah Gozlu" ecotype,

Aug 30 202607:47

Iran launches national initiative to document native duck genetic resources

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Iran launches national initiative to document native duck genetic resources Iran launches national initiative to document native duck genetic resources Tehran – Iran's Animal Science Research Institute has launched a national program to monitor and document the country's native poultry genetic resources, beginning with indigenous duck populations in the northern provinces, the institute's director announced. Hassan Khamisabadi underscored the significance of the northern region's native

Aug 10 202611:34

Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization

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Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Iran targets end to fish fry imports as native aquaculture moves toward commercialization Tehran – Iran has signed a landmark agreement between the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and the Fisheries Sciences Research Institute to commercialize indigenous fish breeding technologies, aiming to eliminate reliance on imported fry and complete the domestic aquaculture value chain. The memorandu

Aug 8 202612:01