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

CIRDAP, Iranian Research Institute to hold webinar on rural entrepreneurship

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CIRDAP, Iranian Research Institute to hold webinar on rural entrepreneurship CIRDAP, Iranian Research Institute to hold webinar on rural entrepreneurship Tehran – The Research Institute of Agricultural Planning, Economics, and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Center for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), will host a virtual scientific webinar focused on the theme of "Small Enterprises to Strengthen Rural Economy: Challenges and Opportunities." Sch

Nov 16 202419:19

First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd

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First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd First International Camel Congress underway in Yazd Tehran – The first International Camel Conference is underway is the central Province of Yazd. The ceremony opened on Wednesday with Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri in attendance. It will warp up on Thursday. Addressing the event in the morning, the minister suggested that Iran should strive to register camel herding as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (

Nov 14 202418:14