Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities

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Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced the launch of a pilot project to establish self-sufficient "Agricultural Production Cities" across the country. This initiative aims to bolster domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports. The announcement was made during a visit to the 8th International Exhi

Dec 11 202412:46

WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy

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WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy WHO workshop aims to improve snake antivenom safety, efficacy Dubai – A workshop organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) is currently underway in Dubai, UAE, focusing on the risk-benefit assessment of snake antivenom immunoglobulin products. The event, which runs from December 3-4, 2024, brings together regulators, procurement agencies, and manufacturers from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.Razi Vaccine & S

Dec 9 202407:42

Iran makes strides in crop variety development

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Iran makes strides in crop variety development Iran makes strides in crop variety development Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, announced significant progress in the country’s agricultural research during the 7th Crop Varieties Festival. Addressing the event, Nouri emphasized the critical role of advanced seed technology and new crop varieties in modern agriculture. “Improved seeds and new varieties are essential inputs for boosting agricultural p

Nov 20 202414:51

Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market

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Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market Iran secures fertilizer self sufficiency, aims for global market Tehran – Iran has made substantial progress towards self-sufficiency in phosphate fertilizer production, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural sector. The Managing Director of the Agricultural Support Services Company announced that with the successful implementation of domestic production projects, Iran is poised to not only meet

Nov 20 202410:18

Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties

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Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties Iran advances agricultural innovation with new crop varieties Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation, as highlighted by the 7th National Crop Variety Introduction Festival. Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri announced the development of 89 new crop varieties by Iranian researchers. Nouri emphasized the crucial role of improved seeds and new varieties in modern agriculture, stating, "In ad

Nov 16 202419:34

Iran sets new record for rice production

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Iran sets new record for rice production Iran sets new record for rice production Tehran – Iran's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone, with a 10% surge in rice production compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth is attributed to the implementation of advanced cultivation techniques. Sohrab Sohrabi, Director of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan, highlighted the role of high-yielding seed varieties, land leveling, and innovative farmin

Nov 11 202414:46

Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds

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Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Iran unveils new hybrid lettuce seeds Tehran – Iran has made significant strides in agricultural innovation with the development of seven new hybrid lettuce seed varieties. The new cultivars, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri at the National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology of the University Jihad, are poised to enhance the country's vegetable production. Nouri emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in boosti

Nov 4 202411:37

Iran aims to boost legume production

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Iran aims to boost legume production Iran aims to boost legume production Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled major plans to increase domestic legume production, aiming to cultivate 814,000 hectares of land with various legumes in the 2023-2024 agricultural year, targeting a yield of 720,000 tons. The primary focus for the current year is on chickpeas, lentils, beans, and other legumes like mung beans and broad beans. However, challenges such as climate change, limited

Nov 2 202414:21

Iran Razi vaccine institute surges production, reaches 3.5b annual doses

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Iran Razi vaccine institute surges production, reaches 3.5b annual doses Iran Razi vaccine institute surges production, reaches 3.5b annual doses Tehran – Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has achieved a significant milestone, producing 3.5 billion vaccine doses annually. This remarkable output, valued at $400 million, underscores the country's commitment to self-sufficiency in vaccine production. Dr. Esmaeili, the institute's head, emphasized the importance of domesti

Oct 10 202410:14

Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production

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Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production Iran celebrates wheat self-sufficiency with record production Tehran – Iran is set to celebrate self-sufficiency in wheat production this year, with the country's agriculture ministry projecting a record harvest of over 15 million tons of wheat.Sohrab Sohrabi, the executive director of the wheat project at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that as of October 1st, the government had purchased a guaranteed 11.975 million tons

Sep 28 202410:27