Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels

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Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels Iran silkworm genetic diversity reaches unprecedented levels Rasht – Iran's silkworm breeding program has achieved a significant breakthrough, increasing its genetic diversity to an impressive 122 distinct lines. Reza Soorati Zanjani, head of the National Silk Research Center, announced this, emphasizing that this unique genetic breadth is a testament to the center's dedicated research efforts. He also highlighted Iran's h

Jun 2 202505:53

FAO new representative to Iran submits credentials to Foreign Minister

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FAO new representative to Iran submits credentials to Foreign Minister FAO new representative to Iran submits credentials to Foreign Minister Tehran – Farrukh Toirov, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented his credentials to Seyed Abbas Araqchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Sunday, 25 May 2025 and officially commenced his assignment. Toirov, national of Tajikistan, brings ove

Jun 1 202511:35

Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say

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Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say Supporting nomads a ‘strategic imperative’, Minister say North Khorasan – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the strategic importance of bolstering nomadic communities to ensure sustainable food security for the nation. During a gathering with nomads in the Takht-e Mirza region, Gholamreza Nouri called for targeted assistance for this "production-oriented segment of society." "Nomadic communities are the guardia

May 31 202516:58

Iran exporting 2.4 tons of dairy produce: Deputy minister

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Iran exporting 2.4 tons of dairy produce: Deputy minister Iran exporting 2.4 tons of dairy produce: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran is exporting a significant 2.4 million tons of milk each year, according to Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production. Hassan-Nejad emphasized the strength of Iran's livestock sector, noting that the country ranks among the world's best for milk quality and that some industrial dairy units have achieved p

May 22 202506:15

Iran, Oman eye stronger livestock Ties, discuss egg exports

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Iran, Oman eye stronger livestock Ties, discuss egg exports Iran, Oman eye stronger livestock Ties, discuss egg exports Tehran – Officials from Iran and Oman held a meeting to discuss boosting trade in the livestock sector, with a primary focus on increasing Iranian table egg exports to Oman. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production, and Ahmed bin Saif Hamad bin Ali Al Ameri, Oman's Director of Animal Health were present at the mee

May 21 202510:07

Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production

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Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production Tehran – Iran ranks fourth in the world in honey production, according to Hossein Akbarpour, national director for beekeeping development. Akbarpour underscored the vital role of beekeeping in national economic growth, particularly due to the health benefits associated with its products. The country’s annual honey production stands at 128,000 tons, contributing to a global total of 2.13 millio

May 21 202510:00

Agriculture Minister vows to overhaul distribution network, bridge farm-to-table divide

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Agriculture Minister vows to overhaul distribution network, bridge farm-to-table divide Agriculture Minister vows to overhaul distribution network, bridge farm-to-table divide Tehran - Iran's Agriculture Minister has underscored the ministry's firm commitment to reforming the agricultural product distribution network and significantly reducing the gap between farm production and consumer purchase. Speaking on the critical need for structural changes within the agricultural distribution sys

May 19 202521:41

FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market

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FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market Tehran - As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Iranian pistachio export standards, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios — one of

May 19 202521:21

Iran president unveils major vaccine ecosystem tower

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Iran president unveils major vaccine ecosystem tower Iran president unveils major vaccine ecosystem tower Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the launch of the Vaccine Ecosystem Technology Tower, a transformative initiative designed to establish Iran as a regional powerhouse in vaccine manufacturing and biotechnology. During a high-level meeting with officials from the Razi Institute and leading vaccine manufacturers, the President outlined the Tower’s role

May 19 202521:11

Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials

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Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Tehran – Following successful pilot programs, Iran is scaling up the use of integrated pest management (IPM) in rice cultivation, which has demonstrated a reduction in chemical pesticide use, said the head of the Plant Protection Research Institute. Shahram Naeimi, speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture news portal on World Plant Health Day, highlighted the strategic importance of the

May 14 202521:31