New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute

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New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute Tehran - The Iranian livestock industry received a significant boost with the inauguration of new physiology and embryo production laboratories at the Animal Science Research Institute. Gholamreza Salehi Jozani, Deputy Minister of Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (TATO), emphasized the transformative potential of thes

Jan 1 202511:18

Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations

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Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations Tehran - Mazandaran province has emerged as a leader in offshore fish farming within Iran, according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization. “In 2023, the province successfully deployed 40 offshore fish cages, resulting in a substantial production of approximately 1,850 tons of fish,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added that this impressive output generated

Jan 1 202510:57

Iran registers surge in chicken exports

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Iran registers surge in chicken exports Iran registers surge in chicken exports Tehran – Iran's poultry industry has seen a significant surge in exports, reaching 33,000 tons so far this year, according to the Deputy Chairman of the Poultry Farmers Union. Despite increased chick placement and government support programs aimed at stabilizing the market, oversupply remains a significant challenge, Seyed Sadr-al-Din Azimi said. He noted that while these measures have been implemented,

Dec 31 202410:42

Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says

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Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's nomads play a critical role in ensuring national food security, particularly in red meat production, a senior official said. According to Alaee Moqaddam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Development and Human Resources, these resilient communities contribute a substantial 25% of the nation's red meat supply. He further empha

Dec 30 202411:02

Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers

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Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Tehran – Iran has launched a government program to purchase 10,000 heads of heavy livestock, with the first purchases already underway in North Khorasan province. Ibrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production, announced the initiative during a visit to agricultural projects in Maneh County. Hassan-Nejad emphasi

Dec 30 202409:26

Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says

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Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says Tehran – The head of Iran's Research, Education, and Extension Organization for Agriculture underscored the vital role of knowledge-based companies in achieving ambitious agricultural production targets outlined in the Seventh Development Plan. Gholamreza Golmohammadi said Iran aims to significantly increase its agricultural output to

Dec 29 202409:20

Agriculture Minister tours exhibition showcasing North Khorasan agricultural strengths

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Agriculture Minister tours exhibition showcasing North Khorasan agricultural strengths Agriculture Minister tours exhibition showcasing North Khorasan agricultural strengths Bojnourd – During the first day of the government cabinet's visit to North Khorasan province, Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri toured a specialized exhibition showcasing the region's agricultural prowess. The exhibition, featuring 45 companies across 105 booths, highlighted the province's diverse agricult

Dec 29 202409:16

Land conservation crucial for food security, says Agriculture Minister

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Land conservation crucial for food security, says Agriculture Minister Land conservation crucial for food security, says Agriculture Minister Bojnourd – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri stressed the importance of preserving agricultural land. "Safeguarding arable land is paramount for boosting agricultural production, ensuring national food security, and achieving self-sufficiency in essential commodities," Nouri said during a recent government visit to North Khorasan prov

Dec 28 202409:11

New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation

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New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation Tehran – The Deputy of Research and Technology at the Sugar Beet Research and Seed Production Institute announced the registration of 45 new domestic sugar beet varieties in the national plant variety list. Over the past decade, the institute has consistently introduced an average of two new varieties annually. These improved varieties are specifically b

Dec 25 202410:55

Iranian scientists develop novel method for microalgae preservation

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Iranian scientists develop novel method for microalgae preservation Iranian scientists develop novel method for microalgae preservation Researchers at the National Gene Bank of Iran have successfully developed a novel method for the long-term cryopreservation of Haematococcus pluvialis, a microalgal species with significant commercial and research potential. This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in microalgal biotechnology. H. pluvialis is renowned for its high accumulatio

Dec 25 202400:02