Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture

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Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture. According to FAO’s office in Tehran, the initiative — which also i

Oct 24 202512:28

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the uniq

Oct 24 202512:23

Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and prot

Oct 21 202512:37

Iran reports record poultry production growth in September

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Iran reports record poultry production growth in September Iran reports record poultry production growth in September Tehran - Iran’s poultry sector posted record growth in September 2025, with total meat output from official slaughterhouses reaching 223,000 tons, up 8% year-on-year, a report says. According to the report carried by the Statistical Center of Iran, chicken production rose 7%, while turkey output jumped 34% compared to the same month in 2024. Chicken accounted for the bu

Oct 21 202512:35

Iran launches roadmap for marine-based economy

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Iran launches roadmap for marine-based economy Iran launches roadmap for marine-based economy Tehran - A new chapter in Iran’s blue economy began with the launch of a tripartite alliance between the Fisheries Research Institute, the Veterinary Organization, and the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO). The announcement came during the annual meeting of the Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute, attended by senior agricultural and veterinary official

Oct 21 202508:55

Iran, Vietnam begin partnership on apple exports

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Iran, Vietnam begin partnership on apple exports Iran, Vietnam begin partnership on apple exports Tehran – Iran and Vietnam have launched a new phase of agricultural cooperation aimed at expanding horticultural trade and initiating apple exports from Iran to Vietnam for the first time. According to the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi, Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs, met with a delegation from Vietnam’s Mi

Oct 20 202508:07

Agro-processing Industries, non-oil exports vital for food security: Official

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Agro-processing Industries, non-oil exports vital for food security: Official Agro-processing Industries, non-oil exports vital for food security: Official Tehran – On the occasion of World Food Day, the head of the Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries Development, underscored the crucial role of agro-processing and complementary industries as the link between production and consumption, driving efficiency across the agricultural value chain. Karim Zolfaqari noted that d

Oct 18 202512:21

Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian

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Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian Seventh Development Plan urges support for rural, nomadic women: Parliamentarian Tehran – A new era of empowerment for rural and nomadic women has begun with Article 81 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, which for the first time requires the government to support cooperatives run by women in rural and nomadic communities, according to the spokesperson for the Parliament's Agriculture Commission. The m

Oct 18 202507:33

Iran Razi Institute reports 1.3m dollars vaccine exports in H1

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Iran Razi Institute reports 1.3m dollars vaccine exports in H1 Iran Razi Institute reports 1.3m dollars vaccine exports in H1 Tehran – The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has exported vaccines worth around $1.3 million in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), Director General Ali Es’haqi announced. Razi Institute products are already registered and distributed in international markets, and negotiations are underway to expand exports

Oct 17 202509:29

Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Tehran – The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, aiming to raise global awareness about the critical role of grasslands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems and supporting rural livelihoods, according to Tarahom Behzad, Dire

Oct 14 202523:02