273 agri projects to be inaugurated concurrent with Ten-Day ceremonies

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Tehran - The head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries announced the implementation of 627 projects with an investment of 220 trillion rials in the food and processing industry sector in the Iranian year 1403 (2024-2025).He also stated that 273 of these projects will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, marking the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1977.Iranians have begun Ten-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the 46th anniv

Feb 4 202511:51

Iran exports over 120,000 tons of pistachios to 62 countries in 9 months

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Tehran- Iran exported some 121,000 tons of pistachio to 62 countries during the first nine of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (to end on March 20), the director general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture said. "Pistachios rank first in agricultural exports, generating 1.2 billion US dollars in foreign exchange,” Salempur added. Although Iran is mostly known for its vast hydrocarbon resources, there are some other precious products that people all aroun

Jan 28 202511:50

New labs launched at Iran Animal Science Research Institute

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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 these labs during the opening ceremony. "These cutting-edge facilities will play a crucial role in advancing animal scienc

Jan 1 202511:18

Iran and Cuba criticize US sanctions, highlight scientific collaboration

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At a recent meeting of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), Iran and Cuba condemned the negative effects of the US sanctions on their biological research and development.Representatives from Iran's Razi Institute and Pasteur Institute showcased their successful collaborations with countries such as Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Uzbekistan, and Cuba. These partnerships have led to advancements in vaccine manufacturing and training programs. Dr. Rainak Ghaderi of Razi Institute highlighted the in

Oct 14 202415:04

Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth

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Iran's fisheries sector has witnessed a remarkable 5.8% growth rate, according to Head of Iran's Fisheries Organization Hossein Hosseini. "It is crucial to identify the unparalleled potential of our fisheries sector and the opportunities it presents," Hosseini emphasized. "With concerted efforts, we have achieved a growth rate of 5.8%, bringing us closer to our ambitious targets." Outlining the organization's strategic plans, he highlighted the importance of restructuring fisheries associa

Jul 19 202412:37

Iran in talks with Cuba to revamp over 150 sugarcane factories

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Iran is discussing the modernization of 160 sugarcane factories in Cuba, according to an official speaking at the Iran-Cuba Business Forum. Feasibility studies are underway to explore this potential collaboration in the Cuban market, Farshad Moqimi, CEO of the Iranian Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization, said. Following a recent Cuban delegation visit to Iran, talks focused on renovating and optimizing Cuba's sugarcane industry. Discussions also included the export of agricult

May 3 202412:43

‘Wheat a divine gift to humanity’

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‘Wheat a divine gift to humanity’ Fatemeh Zare’an, a senior adviser to the Iranian Minister of Agriculture and the head of the Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Agriculture- in a message on the occasion of the National Day of Wheat and Bread- described wheat as a “a natural wonder and a divine gift to humanity”. What follows is the full text of her message In the name of the Lord of Bread and the Lord of Life Wheat is a natural wonder a

Apr 21 202420:14

Iran grain production soars: UDA

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Irangrain production soars UDA Iran's grainproduction reached an impressive 23 million tons in 2023, marking a 3% increasefrom the previous year, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Wheat, a keystaple crop, saw a significant 6% jump in production, reaching 14 million tonsin 2023 compared to 2022. This puts Iran in 15th place globally for wheatproduction, with China holding the top spot at 136 million tons.While barleyproduction remained stable at 3 million tons, Iran still secured 10

Feb 4 202407:46

Iran seeking to attract private investment in modern irrigation systems

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Iran seeking to attract private investment in modernirrigation systems Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is planning to attractprivate sector investment in the development of modern irrigation systems,according to the Ministry’s head of Irrigation Systems Development Project. "In recent years, we have had many programs for thedevelopment of modern irrigation systems, including smart irrigation, in ouragenda. In this regard, using the capacities of knowledge-based companies,domestic comp

Jan 14 202408:38

Role of knowledge-based firms in development of livestock industry significant

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‘Role of knowledge-based firms in development oflivestock industry significant’ An Iranian deputyagriculture minister described the role of knowledge-based companies inrevolutionizing the country’s livestock sector as key and significant. “Iranian knowledge-based firms have played asignificant role in transforming the country’s livestock sector,” MohammadEbrahim Hassan-Nejad said on the sidelines of the third edition of the IranHolstein Show which was held in

Nov 6 202308:22