Iran achieves 98 percent self-sufficiency in seed production

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Iran achieves 98 percent self-sufficiency in seed production Iran achieves 98 percent self-sufficiency in seed production Tehran - Iran has achieved a remarkable 98% self-sufficiency in seed and seedling production. Seeds play a key role in agricultural productivity and food security and can help increase yields by at least 30%. Therefore, Iran has attached great importance to boosting seed quality in efforts to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape. To that end

Jan 4 202513:31

New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute

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New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute Tehran - The Iranian livestock industry received a significant boost with the inauguration of new physiology and embryo production laboratories at the Animal Science Research Institute. Gholamreza Salehi Jozani, Deputy Minister of Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (TATO), emphasized the transformative potential of thes

Jan 1 202511:18

Iraq top destination for Iran agricultural products

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Iraq top destination for Iran agricultural products Iraq top destination for Iran agricultural products Tehran - Iran's agricultural and food exports experienced significant growth in the first eight months of the year, reaching a total value of $4.9 billion, according to a new report from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce's Economic Research Department. Compared to the same period last year, the value of agricultural exports saw a notable increase, rising by 1.4 percentage points. This growth

Jan 1 202511:03

Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations

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Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations Tehran - Mazandaran province has emerged as a leader in offshore fish farming within Iran, according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization. “In 2023, the province successfully deployed 40 offshore fish cages, resulting in a substantial production of approximately 1,850 tons of fish,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added that this impressive output generated

Jan 1 202510:57

Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months

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Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months Tehran - Iran's aquaculture industry is experiencing a period of significant growth, with exports of aquaculture feed soaring by 90% in value over the past eight months. According to Mohammad Mokhtari, Director General of the Office for Improvement of Quality, Processing, and Development of Fisheries Markets, the country exported approximately 83,000 tons of aquaculture feed, gen

Jan 1 202510:52

Iran registers surge in chicken exports

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Iran registers surge in chicken exports Iran registers surge in chicken exports Tehran – Iran's poultry industry has seen a significant surge in exports, reaching 33,000 tons so far this year, according to the Deputy Chairman of the Poultry Farmers Union. Despite increased chick placement and government support programs aimed at stabilizing the market, oversupply remains a significant challenge, Seyed Sadr-al-Din Azimi said. He noted that while these measures have been implemented,

Dec 31 202410:42

Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says

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Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Iranian nomads play key role in red meat production, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's nomads play a critical role in ensuring national food security, particularly in red meat production, a senior official said. According to Alaee Moqaddam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Development and Human Resources, these resilient communities contribute a substantial 25% of the nation's red meat supply. He further empha

Dec 30 202411:02

Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers

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Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Iran launches guaranteed purchase program to support livestock farmers Tehran – Iran has launched a government program to purchase 10,000 heads of heavy livestock, with the first purchases already underway in North Khorasan province. Ibrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Production, announced the initiative during a visit to agricultural projects in Maneh County. Hassan-Nejad emphasi

Dec 30 202409:26

Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says

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Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says Knowledge-based companies key to Iranian agriculture s future official says Tehran – The head of Iran's Research, Education, and Extension Organization for Agriculture underscored the vital role of knowledge-based companies in achieving ambitious agricultural production targets outlined in the Seventh Development Plan. Gholamreza Golmohammadi said Iran aims to significantly increase its agricultural output to

Dec 29 202409:20

Iran Agriculture Minister addresses key issues at Intl press conference

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Iran Agriculture Minister addresses key issues at Intl press conference Iran Agriculture Minister addresses key issues at Intl press conference Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri addressed a press conference attended by both domestic and international media outlets. During the presser on Tuesday, Nouri outlined the government's commitment to eradicating corruption and dismantling monopolies within the agricultural sector. He emphasized the pivotal role of expan

Dec 26 202410:53