Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026

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Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Iranian scientists to unveil 40 hybrid seed varieties in 2026 Tehran – Iranian scientists are set to introduce 40 new hybrid seed varieties this year, reflecting growing cooperation between the government and the private sector to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen domestic seed production. Gholam-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (

Jun 28 202612:14

Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines

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Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines Iran expands domestic production of strategic livestock, poultry vaccines Mashhad – Researchers at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute's Northeast Branch have developed advanced technologies to produce strategic livestock and poultry vaccines, strengthening Iran's veterinary vaccine self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imports. Hamid Reza Farzin, head of the institute's Northeast Branch, said the loc

Jun 27 202619:10

Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties

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Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Iran expands use of high-yield improved bean varieties Tehran – Farmers in Iran's northwestern Zanjan Province are increasingly planting improved high-yield bean varieties, boosting productivity in one of the country's leading bean-producing regions. Shahrzad Ali-Akbar Zanjani, an agronomy expert at the Agricultural Organization of Zanjan Province, said the province is a major producer of pinto and red beans. Popular improved varieti

Jun 26 202611:57

Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security

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Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security Domestic hybrid seed, vaccine production to strengthen food security Tehran – Iran’s domestic production of hybrid seeds and vaccines for the poultry and aquaculture sectors will help reduce foreign currency expenditures and strengthen food security, according to the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund (IPF). Speaking at the launch of national programs to develop hybrid seed production and livestock vaccine

Jun 22 202613:24

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

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Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp

Jun 20 202613:09

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

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IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector

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Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector Tehran - The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, during a trip to Minsk, met with the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Belarus and discussed the development of relations between the two countries. According to a report by IRNA on Friday from the Iranian Embassy in Bel

Jun 7 202613:47

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully produced and genetically evaluated pure pepper lines, marking a critical first step toward developing high-yield, high-quality hybrid varieties adapted to the country's diverse climate. According to Sasan Keshavarz, a researcher at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the process uses reverse engineering and

May 24 202612:50

New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies

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New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies Washington – More than half of American farmers are dissatisfied with current federal policies, according to a new survey that signals growing unrest within a core Republican constituency – the president's own political base. The poll, conducted by Farm Journal in partnership with Amato Advisors, surveyed 974 farmers across 44 states. The findings reveal deep

May 19 202611:20

Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting

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Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran – The 36th meeting of the Regional Planning Council of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with a focus on the Agriculture Working Group, was held at the organization's secretariat in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The session, chaired by Hassan Momeni, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, brought together representatives from th

May 19 202611:13