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

Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement

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Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement Iran, Serbia eye free trade agreement Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and the Serbian Ambassador to Iran held discussions in Tehran on Wednesday, focusing on expanding bilateral agricultural cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of expanding agricultural cooperation, focusing on research, technology exchange, and commercial partnerships. Additionally, they announced the commencement of formal negotiations to e

Feb 6 202511:06

25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries

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25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries 25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries Tehran – Iranian nurseries have produced 25 million certified and standard fruit tree saplings this year, according to an official. Abdolreza Kavand, Deputy Director of Research, Control, and Certification of Saplings at the Seed and Sapling Registration and Certification Institute said the saplings, grown in 630 licensed nurseries nationwide, are ready

Feb 5 202508:31

Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis

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Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – Iran is turning to technology-driven agriculture as a key strategy to combat its growing water crisis, exacerbated by climate change, a senior official said. "If we are serious to combat water scarcity, we need to move agriculture towards becoming knowledge-based and introduce new technologies," said Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Agricultural

Feb 4 202512:00

IFO new head appointed

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IFO new head appointed IFO new head appointed Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture has appointed Hamzeh Rostampour as the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Gholamreza Nouri announced the appointment on Saturday during a ceremony honoring outgoing head Seyed Hossein Hosseini, according to the government news website.Hamzeh Rostampour brings extensive experience to the directorship, including service as the Ministry of Agriculture's Director General of Parliamentary Aff

Feb 3 202508:32

AREEO, Nano Headquarters join hands to advance Iranian agriculture

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AREEO, Nano Headquarters join hands to advance Iranian agriculture AREEO, Nano Headquarters join hands to advance Iranian agriculture Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) and the Nano and Micro Technology Headquarters are teaming up to integrate nano and micro technologies into Iranian agriculture. According to AREEO head Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, this collaboration for overcoming challenges and successfully integrating these technologies is of p

Feb 2 202511:14

Agriculture Minister calls for preservation of rural, nomadic culture, heritage

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Agriculture Minister calls for preservation of rural, nomadic culture, heritage Agriculture Minister calls for preservation of rural, nomadic culture, heritage Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture highlighted the importance of preserving the cultural and productive systems of rural and nomadic communities. In a recent meeting with the head and members of the Institute for Planning Research in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Gholamreza Nouri said, “In the forma

Feb 1 202509:16

Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties

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Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Tehran - The Iranian Cotton Research Institute has announced the successful development and release of 16 new commercial cotton varieties. "These new varieties represent a significant achievement for our research team," Fathi, the head of the breeding research department, said. "They result from years of dedicated research and development to improve c

Jan 29 202510:41

Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector

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Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Tehran - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited the exhibition "Pioneers of Progress: A national event showcasing the capabilities and achievements of the private sector" for two and a half hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The exhibition highlighted the capabilities and achievements of the private sector across a diverse range of fields, includi

Jan 21 202518:30

Razi Institute receives permit to mass produce Bivalent Poultry Vaccine

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Razi Institute receives permit to mass produce Bivalent Poultry Vaccine Razi Institute receives permit to mass produce Bivalent Poultry Vaccine Tehran - Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO) has given permission to the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute to begin mass production of its "Bivalent Live Newcastle and Infectious Bronchitis Vaccine (Clone12IR H-120)".The head of the Bronchitis and Encephalomyelitis Vaccines Production Laboratory said the mass production of the vaccine will help re

Jan 21 202511:31