https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-develops-vaccine-for-new-FMD-strain
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
https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-exports-apples-to-over-30-countries,-official-says--
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
https://en.maj.ir/News/Iran-achieves-breakthroughs-in-sustainable-caviar-production
Iran achieves breakthroughs in sustainable caviar production Iran achieves breakthroughs in sustainable caviar production Tehran – Iran’s International Sturgeon Research Institute has developed over 30 indigenous fish feed formulas and achieved self-sufficiency in key technologies for sturgeon breeding and caviar production, according to the institute’s head. Ali-Naghi Sarpanah said Iran can now harvest caviar without killing the fish, shorten production cycles, and fully con
Nov 3 202511:20
https://en.maj.ir/-News/Future-of-Iran’s-exports-lies-in-organic-products:-Official-
Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official Tehran - The future of Iran’s export growth depends on expanding health-oriented and organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at the 14th Iran Organic Exhibition, Seyed Reza Noorani said that while the concept of organic products was little known in 2006, it has now become a national priority, with growing demand among patients
Nov 3 202511:15
https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-sees-major-growth-in-autumn-sugar-beet-cultivation
Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Iran sees major growth in autumn sugar beet cultivation Tehran - Iran has recorded a twentyfold increase in autumn sugar beet cultivation, reaching a production level of 2.4 million tons this year—a milestone described as historic by the head of the National Sugar Beet Research Institute. Speaking at a performance evaluation meeting, Abazar Rajabi emphasized that the expansion of autumn cultivation has not only strengthened the coun
Nov 2 202509:33
https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-ranks-among-world’s-top-four-in-agricultural-heritage-registrations
Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Iran ranks among world’s top four in agricultural heritage registrations Tehran - Iran has joined the world’s top four countries for registering Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) under the FAO, with six traditional farming systems now internationally recognized - placing it alongside Spain. According to Iran’s Ambassador to the FAO, the recognition highlights the country’s centurie
Nov 2 202509:27
https://en.maj.ir/-News/Agro–food-exhibition-to-run-alongside-Caspian-littoral-governors’-summit-in-Gilan
Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan Agro-food exhibition to run alongside Caspian littoral governors’ summit in Gilan Tehran – the head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 19 to 22 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. The fair will showcase agricultural
Nov 2 202509:24
https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran,-China-launch-joint-rice-research-center,-deputy-minister-says-
Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Iran, China launch joint rice research center, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing hybrid and drought-resistant rice varieties capable of producing over six tons per hectare. The initiative also includes plans to import new high-yield sugarcane varieties from China with double the cur
Nov 1 202512:18
https://en.maj.ir/late/Iranian-aquaculture-institute-drives-innovation-with-UNDP-support-
Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Iranian aquaculture institute drives innovation with UNDP support Tehran - With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Iran’s Inland Aquaculture Research Institute has become a hub of innovation in the country’s fisheries sector. According to the institute’s head, the center has achieved major milestones such as the first artificial breeding of the native Zardepar fish, the development of
Nov 1 202511:49
https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-aims-to-double-water-efficiency-via-AI,-advanced-tech
Iran aims to double water efficiency via AI, advanced tech Iran aims to double water efficiency via AI, advanced tech Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi announced that the use of modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) could double the country’s water-use efficiency. Niazi emphasized that transparency and data-driven governance form the cornerstone of modern water management, enabling more accurate and sustainable decision-making. Speaking on Sunday a
Oct 28 202512:51