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’s meat industry expanding, poised for growth in exports

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Iran’s meat industry expanding, poised for growth in exports Iran’s meat industry expanding, poised for growth in exports TEHRAN – Iran's meat and protein industry is experiencing significant growth across the country, with 169 active members in the industry association, 79 of whom operate outside the capital, a senior official said. Dr. Masoud Rasouli, Secretary of the Iranian Meat and Protein Industry Association, said the sector now employs approximately 40,000 personnel directly, wit

Aug 28 202607:30

Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout

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Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout Iran urges UNESCAP partnership to combat drought, sanctions fallout ULAANBAATAR – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has issued a fervent call for expanded regional cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), urging joint action to confront mounting challenges in drought management, water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security—while also demanding an off

Aug 25 202612:22

Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough

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Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Iran imports 15 Chinese rice varieties in push for high-yield breakthrough Tehran – Iran has imported 15 rice varieties from China, including four hybrid strains, as part of an ambitious agricultural drive to develop high-performance cultivars and slash the country's dependence on rice imports, a top official at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and

Aug 25 202612:20

Iranian pistachio exports to Europe hit €34m in H1 2026

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Iranian pistachio exports to Europe hit €34m in H1 2026 Iranian pistachio exports to Europe hit €34m in H1 2026 Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union climbed to approximately €34 million in the first half of 2026, marking a 6 percent year-on-year increase, according to fresh data released by Eurostat, the EU's official statistics office. The total value of shipments between January and June reached €33.94 million, up from €31.85 million recorded during th

Aug 25 202612:17

China’s early rice output holds steady in 2026

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China’s early rice output holds steady in 2026 China’s early rice output holds steady in 2026 BEIJING - China's early rice production remained broadly stable in 2026, with the planting area edging up slightly, official data showed recently. The early rice output totaled 28.29 million tons, staying above 28 million tons for the sixth consecutive year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The planting area edged up by 22,000 mu (about 1,467 hectares) from the previous year to

Aug 25 202612:14

199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week

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199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week 199 agro food processing projects to come online during Government Week TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries has announced the inauguration of 199 agro-processing and food industry projects during Government Week. Karim Zolfaghari added, "These projects have the capacity to absorb and process approximately 1.82 million tons of agricultural raw materials and will create

Aug 25 202607:52

Maragheh, East Azarbaijan’s hub for plum, dried fruit production

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Maragheh, East Azarbaijan’s hub for plum, dried fruit production Maragheh, East Azarbaijan’s hub for plum, dried fruit production East Azarbaijan – The northwestern city of Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, continues to lead the province in plum production, with an estimated 16,000 tons expected this year from 1,700 hectares of orchards, according to Saba Shokrollahfam, horticulture expert at the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization. She added that the province as a whole is fore

Aug 24 202612:43

French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought

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French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought French farmers deplete winter fodder reserves amid severe drought PARIS – France's worst drought in recent years has forced farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as scorching temperatures and record-low rainfall devastate pastures across the country. The National Federation of Milk Producers (FNPL) reports that many farmers had already begun using their winter fodder stocks by late July, a full

Aug 24 202612:33

Razi Institute, Russia’s ARRIAH Center forge veterinary, biosafety cooperation

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Razi Institute, Russia’s ARRIAH Center forge veterinary, biosafety cooperation Razi Institute, Russia’s ARRIAH Center forge veterinary, biosafety cooperation GENEVA – Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute and Russia's Federal Research Center for Virology and Microbiology (ARRIAH) have held high-level talks on the sidelines of the 9th Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) working group session in Geneva, exploring avenues for joint collaboration in veterinary research, vaccine deve

Aug 24 202612:23