Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50

Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op

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Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the potential for Iran and China to activate a maritime-based economy and foster collaboration in agriculture and food security, creating a vast market for domestic and international customers.In an exclusive interview with China's CCTV, Nouri extended New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people, highligh

Jan 22 202511:28

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

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

Modern poultry complex launched in North Khorasan

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Modern poultry complex launched in North Khorasan Modern poultry complex launched in North Khorasan Bojnourd – A significant milestone in North Khorasan's agricultural sector was reached with the inauguration of a 150,000-bird poultry complex in Maneh County. The inauguration, presided over by the Minister of Agriculture during his provincial visit, marks a key step in enhancing poultry production and ensuring a stable supply of poultry products in the region. This state-of-the-art

Dec 28 202410:32

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

Iran seeking to diversify fodder options better suited to arid conditions

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Iran seeking to diversify fodder options better suited to arid conditions Iran seeking to diversify fodder options better suited to arid conditions TEHRAN – Iran is taking steps to enhance its feed self-sufficiency by shifting towards drought-resistant and salt-tolerant fodder crops. This move aims to reduce reliance on costly imported feed, such as soybean meal and corn, while simultaneously conserving water resources in a region grappling with chronic water scarcity. The Ministry

Dec 21 202415:55

Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety

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Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Iranian researchers develop new durum wheat variety Maragheh – Iranian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing a new durum wheat variety named 'Dayan'. This high-yielding variety is specifically designed for cultivation in diverse dryland regions of the country, including temperate, cold, and warm climates.Moffazar Roostaei, director of the Arid and Rainfed Agriculture Research Institute, highlighted

Dec 11 202412:58

WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy

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WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy Dubai – A workshop organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) is currently underway in Dubai, UAE, focusing on the risk-benefit assessment of snake antivenom immunoglobulin products. The event, which runs from December 3-4, 2024, brings together regulators, procurement agencies, and manufacturers from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.Razi Vaccine & S

Dec 9 202407:42