Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official

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Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official Iran saffron exports surge 74 percent: Official Tehran – Iran exported some 100 tons of saffron in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), marking a 74 percent increase in volume compared with the same period last year, according to the Vice President of the country’s National Saffron Council. Gholamreza Miri said that saffron cultivation currently covers about 127,000 hectares nationwide, concentrate

Nov 10 202509:26

FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations

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FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations FAO recognizes Iranian SarbanYar project among its top livestock innovations Tehran – The innovative Iranian project “SarbanYar: A New IT-Based Approach to Camel Breeding – Online Monitoring, Phenotyping, and Rangeland Assessment via the SarbanYar Application (Case Study: Saghand, Yazd Province)” has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as one of th

Nov 9 202510:39

Veterinary vaccines are strategic asset for national food security, VP says

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Veterinary vaccines are strategic asset for national food security, VP says Veterinary vaccines are strategic asset for national food security, VP says Tehran - Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref described veterinary vaccines as a strategic commodity, emphasizing their vital role in protecting livestock health and ensuring the country’s food security. Speaking at a high-level meeting on the management and prevention of animal diseases, Aref said that food security remain

Nov 8 202509:28

Iran highlights climate finance, clean energy priorities ahead of COP 30

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Iran highlights climate finance, clean energy priorities ahead of COP 30 Iran highlights climate finance, clean energy priorities ahead of COP 30 Tehran - Iran is set to play an active role at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be held from November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The country aims to emphasize the importance of climate finance, sustainable energy transition, and regional cooperation in addressing the global climate crisis. According to Hamidreza So

Nov 8 202509:25

Iran moves to privatize fishing ports

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Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Tehran - The Iranian government has advanced its plan to privatize fishing port management, aiming to streamline operations, reduce state involvement, and empower local communities in managing marine resources. According to Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO), the supervision program - launched in July 2025 - is nearing completion for the current year. The next phase will include oversight of seven remaining ports in M

Nov 8 202509:18

Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head

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Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head Tehran - Iran and Norway are set to deepen their cooperation in the fisheries sector, focusing on technical exchange, joint investment, and expanded private-sector partnerships, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization. In a meeting with Alireza Jahangiri, Iran’s new ambassador to Norway, Hamzeh Rostampour discussed ways to strength

Nov 7 202512:02

Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture

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Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a new justice-oriented development plan, merit-based management, and stronger support for producers as key priorities of the ministry. Speaking at a meeting attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref, Gholamreza Nouri said the first justice-based agricultural developme

Nov 7 202511:59

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced

Nov 7 202511:57

SAT1 serotype 3

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SAT1 serotype 3 Iran develops vaccine for new FMD strain Tehran – The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has produced the vaccine seed for the SAT1 serotype 3 strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), enabling the supply of five million doses by January 2026, said the head of the institute’s FMD vaccine production department. Seyed Mahmoud Azimi said that the SAT1 strain was identified and isolated for the first time in Iran after being detected in Tehran Province. He said t

Nov 4 202509:43

Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says

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Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says Tehran - Iran exported more than one million tons of apples and related products valued at over $300 million to more than 30 countries in 2024, according to the head of the country’s Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries. Karim Zolfaqari said 1,277 active facilities across the country are engaged in fruit grading, packaging, and processing, with a combined nomina

Nov 4 202509:38