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

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

Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran

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Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran Gilan – Researchers from the Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center and the University of Gilan in northern Iran have developed a novel biological strategy to combat the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae), a major pest threatening olive production worldwide. The team designed eco-friendly traps using protein-based attr

Aug 23 202611:35

Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva

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Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva Geneva – The Iranian prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute took part in the ninth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), held at the Palais des Nations from August 17 to 21, 2026. The Institute used the platform to present Iran's scientific and technical expertise in vaccine development, biotec

Aug 23 202611:33

Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp

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Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp Bushehr – Some 1,000 fishing vessels have harvested more than 1,000 tons of shrimp off Bushehr Province since the Persian Gulf season opened on July 29, an official announced. Aqil Amini, head of the provincial fisheries department, said early-season daily catches exceeded 1,000 tons, reflecting strong fisher participation and the region's healthy marine stocks. The season's duration will

Aug 22 202612:11

Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets

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Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets Tehran – Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) is pushing to commercialize the country's scientific, technological, and genetic assets, turning research breakthroughs into joint ventures, investment deals, and exports of specialized agricultural services and expertise. The initiative aims to take homegrown agricultural science beyo

Aug 22 202612:08

Iran ramps up agricultural diplomacy targeting neighbors, Africa, East Asia

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Iran ramps up agricultural diplomacy targeting neighbors, Africa, East Asia Iran ramps up agricultural diplomacy targeting neighbors, Africa, East Asia Tehran – Iran is doubling down on its agricultural diplomacy, rolling out a coordinated strategy to deepen economic ties with neighboring countries and expand its footprint into African and East Asian markets, a senior Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday. Mohammad Reza Nazeri, Director General of the Economic Coordination Office at the

Aug 18 202611:04

Razi Institute to unveil 4 new veterinary vaccines

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Razi Institute to unveil 4 new veterinary vaccines Razi Institute to unveil 4 new veterinary vaccines East Azarbaijan – The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute’s Branch in Marand County, northwestern East Azarbaijan province, is set to introduce four new strategic vaccines for livestock and poultry in the near future, according to branch director Razzaq Hosseinpour. Speaking at a provincial agricultural meeting, Hosseinpour highlighted the institute’s critical role in p

Aug 17 202619:58

Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister

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Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Tehran - Iran's agriculture minister announced on Tuesday that the country has significantly strengthened its food security resilience, with domestic production now covering approximately 85% of national food requirements. Speaking to journalists in the Iranian capital Tehran, Gholamreza Nouri said the food supply chain has operated wit

Aug 17 202611:00

Iran rolls out climate-adaptive rice varieties

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Iran rolls out climate-adaptive rice varieties Iran rolls out climate-adaptive rice varieties Tehran – With water resources dwindling and climate pressures intensifying, Iran's Rice Research Institute has unveiled a new generation of rice cultivars engineered to thrive under drought and environmental stress. Institute director Ali Akbar Ebadi said the newly introduced varieties are short-statured, early-maturing, and stress-tolerant, a direct response to the shortcomings of traditional l

Aug 16 202611:27