Iran minister urges knowledge-based companies to modernize agriculture

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has outlined a vision to modernize the country's agricultural sector through the strategic use of knowledge-based companies. Speaking at the 25th Research Achievements and Technology Market exhibition, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between research and practical application. To streamline the process of knowledge transfer, the minister emphasized the need to reform the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extens

Dec 17 202411:38

Turkmenistan gearing up to host Iran Agrofood expo

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Ashgabat - Turkmenistan is preparing to host the largest agricultural event of the year – the 16th international specialized exhibition “Iran Agrofood”, which will be held in Ashgabat from December 16 to 18. The event promises to become a landmark platform for demonstrating Iran’s advanced technologies in the agricultural sector, the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs reports. The exhibition will present a wide range of innovative solutions for the modern agro-

Dec 16 202413:18

Tehran hosting first specialized poultry, livestock Expo

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Tehran - Tehran's Shahr-e-Aftab International Exhibition Center is playing host to the inaugural Iran Exhibition of Poultry, Livestock, and Related Industries (IPL EXPO 2024). The event, organized to showcase the country's advancements and facilitate knowledge exchange in the livestock and poultry industry, has attracted 170 domestic companies and 20 international participants. Mahdi Masoudi, the exhibition's executive director, emphasized its role in transferring expertise and technology. Th

Dec 12 202416:13

Iran says ready to share its agri expertise with Uzbekistan

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Tashkent – In a move to bolster agricultural cooperation, Iran has offered to share its advanced agricultural technologies and expertise with Uzbekistan. Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri, during a recent meeting with Uzbek officials, emphasized the potential for fruitful collaboration in various areas, including potato production, processing, seed exports, and agricultural technology transfer. "The visionary leadership of the Uzbek President has opened doors to significan

Dec 9 202407:44

Iran Razi Institute joins global efforts to strengthen Biological Weapons Convention

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Geneva - The fifth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is currently taking place at the United Nations Office in Geneva.This year’s meeting, which runs from December 2 to 13, 2024, is focused on key issues including assistance, response, preparedness, confidence-building, transparency, compliance, verification, international cooperation, and the science and technology review mechanism.Among the participants is the Razi Vaccine &

Dec 7 202412:57

Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties

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Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri met with his Uzbek counterpart, Ali Shir Shukurov, on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The two officials explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in agriculture, specifically focusing on technology transfer and market development.The UNCCD COP16, which began on December 12th in Riyadh, aims to address global challenges such as desertification,

Dec 4 202415:07

Iran Agricultural Bank pledges support for knowledge-based agriculture

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Tehran – The Agricultural Bank of Iran has announced its commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy within the agricultural sector. In a recent statement, CEO Vahab Mottaghi-Nia emphasized the bank's role in driving innovation and technological advancements in agriculture. "As Iran transitions towards a post-industrial economy, the Agricultural Bank is dedicated to supporting the sector's transformation," he said. "We are actively promoting a knowledge-based approach and encourag

Dec 2 202414:12

Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden

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Tehran - In a recent visit to National Botanical Garden of Iran, the deputy president for legal affairs emphasized the critical importance of preserving this valuable ecological resource. Majid Ansari assured the public that the government is committed to protecting the garden's current status and preventing any threats to its existence. Experts warn that neglecting this vital asset could lead to significant biodiversity loss and disrupt local ecosystems.Home to over 4,000 plant species, the gar

Nov 26 202415:40

Iran makes strides in crop variety development

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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 production,” he said. The Minister commended Iranian researchers for developing 89 new cr

Nov 20 202414:51

Iran inaugurates first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization plant

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Tehran - A significant milestone in Iran’s agricultural technology landscape was achieved with the inauguration of the nation’s first plasma-based dried fruit sanitization and processing plant. The facility, situated in Rafsanjan, was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri and Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami. Designed to process up to three tons of produce per hour, the plant is poised to make a substantial c

Nov 16 202419:12