Iran seeking to boost red meat production

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production Iran seeking to boost red meat production TEHRAN – Iran is planning to increase its annual red meat production to 923,000 tons by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20, 2025), according to Deputy Minister of Livestock Production at the Ministry of Agriculture.55% of the production will come from industrial units and heavy livestock, while 45% will be produced in rural areas and traditional units, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Neja

Feb 19 202510:58

Iran ranks second in date production

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Iran ranks second in date production Iran ranks second in date production Tehran - Iran, the world's second-largest date producer, exported 30 percent of its crop this year, generating $400 million in revenue, the head of the National Association of Iranian Dates said on Saturday.Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi told IRNA that Iran produces about 1.4 million tons of dates annually from 300,000 hectares of farmland, ranking behind Egypt in global production."Iran leads the world in date variety, offering a

Feb 18 202510:08

Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms

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Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Iran seeking to boost red meat production in rural livestock farms Tehran - The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture plans to launch a program to increase red meat production in rural livestock farms, aiming for national self-sufficiency.According to Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production Affairs, said the production growth plan in rural livestock farms will be implemented in cooperat

Feb 2 202511:35

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

Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy

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Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Arak – Geothermal energy will be employed for the development of agro towns in the central province of Markazi, an official announced. An agro-town is an agglomeration in a rural environment with a population of several thousands but whose workforce's main occupation is agriculture. An agro-town also lacks the administrative, commercial and industrial functions that are usually common i

Jan 27 202510:10

Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses

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Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses Tehran – The Iranian government has plans underway to increase support for rural women's businesses, a senior official announced. Dr. Tahereh Ghayoomi, the Ministry of Agriculture's Adviser on Women and Family Affairs, said on Tuesday that rural and nomadic women play a pivotal role not only in the family welfare but also in the country’s sustainable development.Supporting

Jan 23 202511:34

Iran produces sufficient supply of avian flu vaccine

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Iran produces sufficient supply of avian flu vaccine Iran produces sufficient supply of avian flu vaccine Tehran – As part of the government's efforts to fight the highly pathogenic avian influenza, Iran has produced more than enough vaccine, a senior official says. Alireza Rafieepour, head of Iran Veterinary Organization, said that the country has a sufficient supply of avian influenza vaccines. “To date, we have not encountered any dangerous outbreaks of highly pathogenic a

Jan 4 202513:42

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

Iran share in global halal food market unique

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Iran share in global halal food market unique Iran share in global halal food market unique The global halal food market is booming, driven by the growing Muslim population and a rising demand for ethical and sustainable food. This surge has transformed the halal sector into a dynamic and lucrative industry. Beyond catering to Muslims, halal food is attracting a wider audience, including non-Muslims who appreciate its emphasis on quality, safety, and ethical production. This growing appeal

Dec 23 202411:28

Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation

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Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation Pishva rings alarm for soil conservation Pishva – A significant step towards promoting soil health and sustainability was taken on Sunday as the "Soil Conservation Bell" was rung at Shahid Farhang Girls' Elementary School in Pishva County. The event, attended by Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs, and other government officials, aimed to raise awareness about the critical role of soil in agriculture a

Nov 19 202410:08