‘Public relations’ role in securing national food security vital’

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Tehran - Seyed Sajjad Hosseini, Advisor to the Minister and Head of the Public Relations and Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the critical role of public relations in addressing the nation's food security. During a meeting with public relations managers from the State Trading Company of Iran, Hosseini highlighted the monumental task of producing and supplying 130 million tons of agricultural products."Public relations professionals in the agricultural sector bear the

Nov 30 202411:10

Iran claims top spot in global dates’ exports

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Bushehr – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in the date industry, securing the top spot in global date exports last year. This was announced by Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Horticultural Affairs, during a recent visit to Bushehr province. Renowned for its vast date palm plantations, Bushehr province boasts an impressive 38,000 hectares of cultivated land. Despite this significant production capacity, less than a third of Iran's total date harves

Nov 19 202410:03

Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant

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Tehran - A significant milestone in Iran’s agricultural technology landscape was achieved with the inauguration of the nation’s first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization and processing plant. The facility, situated in Rafsanjan, was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami. Designed to process up to three tons of produce per hour, the plant is poised to make a substantial c

Nov 16 202419:12

Iran Razi Institute revolutionizes veterinary medicine with 3 new vaccines

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Tehran - Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute (RVSRI) has made significant strides in veterinary science with the launch of three innovative vaccines for livestock and poultry. The unveiling ceremony took place at a special event held in the holy city of Mashhad, gathering prominent figures from the veterinary community.Hamid Reza Farzin, head of RVSRI's Mashhad branch, lauded the dedication of the research team behind these groundbreaking advancements, noting that the new vaccines include

Nov 12 202415:08

Iran apple exports surge in seven month period

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Tehran - Iran's agricultural exports have seen significant growth in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 - October 21). The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported that the country exported $124 million worth of apples during this period. Overall, Iran's agricultural product exports increased by 28% in value and 16% in weight compared to the same period last year. The country exported 3.8 million tons of agricultural products worth $2

Nov 8 202419:37

Iran, FAO foster innovation, technology to strengthen saffron industry

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture recently inaugurated a project aiming to enhance the transparency, authenticity, and sustainability of food supply chains in Iran with focus on Saffron industry. The inception workshop for “Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for the Successful Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” project took place on 28 O

Nov 4 202411:42

West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge

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Tehran – Iran's northwestern province of West Azarbaijan is poised for a significant honey harvest this year, with production expected to rise by 10%. The province’s robust beekeeping industry, encompassing 6,561 apiaries and over 1.5 million bee colonies, is driving this growth, according to Parviz Bostanchi, the deputy head of the province’s Agriculture Department for improving livestock products. West Azarbaijan is a major player in Iran's national honey production, contribu

Nov 2 202413:45

Iran agricultural exports soar.

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Tehran - Iran's agricultural sector has experienced a significant surge in exports over the past seven months. From March 20 to October 21, 2024, the country's agricultural exports surged by 28% in value, reaching a total of $2.2 billion. Additionally, the volume of exports increased by 16%, totaling 3.8 million tons.Key agricultural products driving this growth include pistachios, tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates. Pistachios, in particular, were a top performer, generating $614 million

Oct 29 202420:18

Razi Institute Participated in the Annual Consultation on Polio Eradication

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On Wednesday, October 23, Razi Institute participated in the 23rd Annual Consultation between the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and key stakeholders, including polio vaccine manufacturers, National Authorities for Containment (NACs), and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on 23 October 2024. Dr. Masood Ghader, Deputy of Quality Assurance at Razi Institute, represented Razi Institute at this significant event. The consultation featured a series of informative sessions aimed at en

Oct 29 202414:06

Iran and Burkina Faso forge agricultural partnership

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Tehran - Iran and Burkina Faso have announced plans to strengthen their agricultural ties. In a recent meeting, the advisor to the Iranian Minister of Agriculture and the executive director of the overseas cultivation project discussed various avenues for cooperation with Burkina Faso’s ambassador to Tehran.The two countries have agreed to collaborate on initiatives such as extraterrestrial cultivation, technology transfer, and agricultural mechanization. Additionally, they have identified

Oct 29 202411:08