IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent

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Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Tehran- Iran’s farmed shrimp production has risen by 37 percent so far in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026) compared to the same period last year, surpassing 50,000 tons, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics at the organization, said the total area under shrimp culti

Dec 26 202511:22

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Tehran - The head of Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI) says the strategic use of indigenous livestock genetic resources is a critical tool for addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Speaking on the sidelines of a scientific roundtable attended by representatives from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) o

Dec 22 202511:28

Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming

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Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Tehran - An international scientific roundtable on “Climate-Adapted Smart Livestock Farming” was held on Monday under the auspices of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The event brought together delegations from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), along with ambassadors from several Per

Dec 22 202511:23

Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice

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Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice Tehran - Iranian agricultural scientists are turning to nuclear technology to solve a centuries-old challenge perfecting the aroma of rice, the nation's most vital staple. By utilizing ionizing radiation, researchers are bypassing the limitations of traditional breeding to develop high-yield, extra-fragrant varieties that promise to bolster both food security and market value. Rice is mo

Dec 22 202511:03

Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’

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Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’ Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’ Tehran - An innovative Damask rose–based product known as “Black Rosewater” was officially unveiled during Research and Technology Week at the School of Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in the presence of Iran’s Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education. The product has been developed by Asia Medicinal Plants Tissue Culture, a knowledge-based company. Speaking at the unveiling ce

Dec 21 202512:18

Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests

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Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests Tehran - Stored-product pests affecting pistachios are among the most serious yet often overlooked threats to the production and export chain of this strategic crop. By leveraging advances in biological science and controlled irradiation, nuclear technology offers a scientifically proven method to disrupt the reproductive cycle of these pests without resorting to chemical pesticides. The issue

Dec 21 202512:15

Iranian Ministry of Agriculture releases guidelines on extraterritorial agriculture

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Iranian Ministry of Agriculture releases guidelines on extraterritorial agriculture Iranian Ministry of Agriculture releases guidelines on extraterritorial agriculture Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has released a statement, providing details to individuals and entities interested in extraterritorial agricultural activities. According to the statement published by the ministry’s official website recently, the announcement was issued in line with Cabinet decisions and the o

Dec 21 202512:10

Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted

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Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad added: “Based on the results of the apiary ce

Dec 20 202510:17

Iran, UNDP sign document to promote sustainable development

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Iran, UNDP sign document to promote sustainable development Iran, UNDP sign document to promote sustainable development Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have inked an agreement aimed at advancing renewable energy in arid regions, empower local communities, restore rangelands, and promote sustainable management of natural resources, according to the Head of Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed M

Dec 19 202507:03