Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan

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Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Iran, FAO launch ‘Soil Doctor’ project in Golestan Tehran - Golestan Province has been selected as the national pilot for the international "Soil Doctor" project in collaboration with the FAO, the deputy minister of water and soil at the Ministry of Agricultural said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki, during a meeting with economic activists and agricultural investors in Golestan Province provided a report on the FAO-linked "Soil Doctor" project, saying

Apr 21 202512:28

 Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a specialized workshop on “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”. The workshop wrapped up on April 16. It brought together 75 key stakeholders from across the pistachio sector to de

Apr 21 202506:18

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongs

Apr 21 202506:11

Iran plans to rebrand Brazilian meat as Halal Iran for Muslim markets

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Iran plans to rebrand Brazilian meat as Halal Iran for Muslim markets Iran plans to rebrand Brazilian meat as Halal Iran for Muslim markets Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Minister says the country may leverage infrastructure developed in Brazil to re-export red meat under the “Halal Iran” brand to Islamic countries, even as domestic meat production improves and direct imports from Brazil gradually decline. Speaking during a visit to the Iran Halal Center in São Paulo, A

Apr 16 202521:11

Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit

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Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has headed to Brazil to attend the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting. The summit, held in Brasília, will address pressing global challenges, including, Food and Nutrition Security, Sustainable Farming and Innovation, and Agricultural Trade and Investment. Delegates are also expected

Apr 14 202509:47

Iranian fishermen catch over 20,000 tons of Kilka fish

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Iranian fishermen catch over 20,000 tons of Kilka fish Iranian fishermen catch over 20,000 tons of Kilka fish Tehran - Iranian fishermen caught over 20,000 tons of tiny Kilka fish (Caspian Sea sprat) from the Caspian Sea in the past Iranian calendar year of 1403 (ended on March 20), an official with Iran’s Fishery Organization said. “Last fishing season, a total of 20,992 tons of kilka were caught in the northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran, showing a 3 percent rise

Apr 14 202507:10

Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares

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Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Iran signs overseas farming contracts for 400,000 hectares Tehran - The head of the Overseas Farming Project at the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that overseas crop cultivation is key to addressing Iran’s water scarcity and climate challenges. “400,000 hectares of overseas farmland secured under contracts, with plans to expand to 2 million hectares by 2027 under Iran’s 7th Development Plan. 10 million tons of

Apr 13 202508:01

Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average

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Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average Iranian safflower cultivation outdoes global yield average Tehran – Iran's safflower yield surpassed the global average last crop year, according to the head of the Oilseed Research Department at the country’s Seed and Plant Improvement Institute “Domestic production reached 828 kilograms per hectare, exceeding the 2023 worldwide average of 795 kg/ha,” Mehdi Qaffari said. He noted that while global safflower c

Apr 13 202507:05

Iran Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production

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Iran Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production Iran Razi Institute at forefront of vaccine production Tehran - The Deputy of Research and Production of Biological Products at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced the production of over 3.4 billion doses of various vaccines and biological products in the past Iranian calendar year of 1403 (ended on March 20). Mohammad Hossein Fallah added that this level of production marks a significant step in meeting the country'

Apr 12 202507:14

Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower

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Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower Iran to build cutting edge AI-powered biotech tower Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art technology tower focused on biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology. "This project aligns with the Leader's vision to create a world-class scientific complex worthy of Iran's legacy – one that will serve as a regional model," Pezeshkian said during a meeting wit

Apr 12 202506:50