Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growing demand for freshwater king prawn aquaculture due to its high market value and export potential, particularly in dev

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran PLEX 2024 set to showcase latest poultry, livestock innovations

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The 23rd edition of the International Exhibition of Poultry, Livestock & Related Industries, Iran PLEX 2024, will kick off on July 20th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This major industry event will see domestic and international companies from around the globe participate. The exhibition serves as a key platform for professionals in the poultry and livestock sector to connect, share knowledge, and discover the latest advancements and technologies in the field, accordin

Jul 8 202413:02

Iranian experts attend international forestry cooperation seminar in China

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A team of eight Iranian natural resources experts led by Dr. Seyed Nasser Emadi, advisor to the president of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, participated in the International Forestry Cooperation Seminar in China. The seminar, which was held from June 17 to July 8, 2024, aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of natural resources and forestry management. The Iranian experts attended lectures and presentations on new and innovative methods and te

Jul 4 202412:38

Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons

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The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said the country has plans underway to boost the production of its aquatic animals by 224,000 tons. "The volume of Iran’s production of aquatic animals has increased from 1.3 million tons in 2022 to 1.4 million thousand tons in 2023, showing an increase of 5.8% year on year,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added, "With the introduction of new investors in this sector, 210,000 tons of fishery products were exported last year, generating an

Jun 27 202422:59

Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture

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Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, unveiled a new agricultural innovation at the recent Abadiran exhibition in Tehran - the "Captain Bee" sprayer drone. Developed by Sirang Co., an Iranian knowledge-based company, Captain Bee boasts unique wing designs and utilizes photovoltaic (PV) technology for extended flight times and improved performance. Reza Rostami, an expert at Sirang Co., highlighted the drone's remote control system powered by artificial intelligence. This int

Jun 16 202407:27

Iran unveils new lab aimed at assessing nanotechnology in agriculture

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The Iranian Minister of Agriculture inaugurated a new reference laboratory that will take aim at evaluation of agricultural products incorporating nanotechnology. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht attended the unveiling ceremony during which various technological advancements co-developed by the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute and a dozen knowledge-based companies were showcased. Nikbakht hailed the lab's opening as a significant step towards achieving knowledge-based agriculture. He empha

Jun 16 202406:45

Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood 2024

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The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2024) kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds this weekend, attracting a wide range of participants from Iran and abroad. The opening ceremony included dignitaries such as Mehdi Zeyghami, Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). Over 800 Iranian companies and 136 international exhibitors from Austria, Spain, Turkey, China, Italy, Germany, Denmark, and India are showcasing thei

Jun 10 202412:29

Iran AGROFOOD 2024 kicks off in Tehran

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The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology & Agriculture and Related Industries dubbed “Iran AGROFOOD 2024” opened in the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday. The expo, held at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds, was attended by Iran's Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mehdi Zeyqami. Over 800 domestic companies and 136 international firms from 11 countries, including Spain, Austria, UAE, Italy, Germany, Thailand, Turkey, China, Denmark, R

Jun 9 202413:11

Iran highlights importance of food security as Shanghai group agriculture ministers meet

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Iran’s agriculture minister highlighted the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture, saying the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should join hands to promote food security. Mohammad Ali Nikbakht made the remark in a message read out at the 9th meeting of SCO’s agriculture ministers in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Wednesday. In his message, the minister expressed gratitude to the Kazakh government for hosting the meeting and emphasized the importance of inter

Jun 2 202408:57

Iran to host intl expo on food, agriculture

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The 31st edition of Iran Agrofood, the leading international exhibition of food and agriculture in the Middle East, is set to take place from June 8th to 11th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture, food production, processing, and machinery. It serves as a unique platform for attendees to exchange knowledge, establish trade partnerships, and explore new busine

May 28 202411:33