Iran screens breeding moths to prevent spread of silkworm disease

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Tehran - Every breeding moth at Iran’s Sericulture Research Center is screened for pebrine disease before entering the reproduction cycle, a measure aimed at preventing transmission to subsequent generations and ensuring the production of healthy silkworm eggs, the center’s head said. Reza Soorati Zanjani said producing healthy silkworm eggs requires rigorous scientific and laboratory procedures, including systematic monitoring of parent moths after egg-laying. “At the Iran

Sep 20 202610:19

Iran harvests over 75 percent of silk cocoon crop as output set to reach 1,100 tons

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Tehran – Iran has harvested and marketed more than 75% of its fresh silk cocoon crop, with total production projected to reach 1,100 metric tons this year, valued at approximately 13 trillion rials (1,300 billion tomans), according to the National Sericulture Development Center. Center head Habibollah Rezadoost said favorable weather conditions have made this one of the strongest sericulture seasons in recent years, delivering higher yields, better-quality cocoons, and stronger market pr

Jun 27 202619:12

Iran advances toward self-sufficiency in silk production

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Tehran – Iran is making significant progress toward self-sufficiency in silk production, with raw silk cocoon output expected to reach 1,100 tons this year, according to Habibollah Rezadoost, Head of the National Sericulture Development Center. Rezadoost said the country’s sericulture sector is projected to generate approximately 13 trillion rials (1,300 billion tomans) in income for silkworm breeders this year. “Sericulture is currently active in 18 provinces, led by Gilan

Jun 2 202612:33

Iran ranks 8th globally in sericulture

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Gilan - Iran is the world's eighth-largest sericulture producer, and the government is now pursuing full self-sufficiency in silkworm egg production, according to the head of the Sericulture Development Center. Speaking at the launch of silkworm egg distribution in Gilan province—where 12,000 boxes will be delivered starting April 30— Habibollah Rezadoost noted that Iran once ranked third globally and aims to return to higher positions. He called Gilan the country's sericulture h

May 2 202612:49

Iran set to achieve self-sufficiency in hybrid silkworm egg production

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Tehran – Iran is on track to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of hybrid silkworm eggs within three years, provided the necessary funding for rebuilding and modernizing production infrastructure is secured, the head of the country's Sericulture Development Center announced. Habibollah Rezadoost added that this level of silkworm egg production would supply at least half of the raw silk required by Iran's carpet and silk textile industries. Outlining the center's key policies an

Apr 19 202611:07

Iran targets 1,500 tons of silkworm cocoons in spring rearing, official says

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Tehran – Iran has set a target of producing 1,500 tons of fresh silkworm cocoons during the spring rearing season of 1405, the head of the country's Sericulture Development Center announced. Habibollah Rezadoost said the goal is based on provincial demand for silkworm eggs. From this output, an estimated 235–240 tons of raw silk will be produced. “To meet the target, 41,000 boxes of silkworm eggs will be distributed across 31 provinces. Of these, 34% will be supplied domest

Apr 12 202610:32

North Khorasan grows 120,000 mulberry saplings to revive silk industry

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North Khorasan - North Khorasan province, situated in northeastern Iran, has produced 120,000 mulberry saplings this year in a bid to expand mulberry farming and support sericulture, a regional agriculture official announced. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director of Animal Production at the provincial Agriculture Organization, said 70,000 saplings will be distributed to local silkworm breeders, while 50,000 are destined for neighboring Razavi Khorasan province. "The initiative was carried out in co

Mar 14 202612:58

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council. He noted that Gilan’s humid climate and long tradition in sericulture make it one of

Dec 27 202510:49

Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says

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Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the current productivity. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Exten

Nov 1 202512:18

Iran has achieved global standing in livestock production, says IVO head

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Tehran – Iran has achieved a top global standing in livestock production while recording substantial growth in the domestic manufacture of veterinary medicines and supplements, according to the head of the Iranian Veterinary Organization (IVO). Alireza Rafiepour reported that in less than a year, targeted support for domestic companies has led to a 65% surge in feed supplement production, a 57% increase in veterinary pharmaceuticals (both liquid and solid forms), and a 30% rise in manufa

Oct 8 202510:04