Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant

Feb 8 202503:54

Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis

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Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Iran eyes tech-driven agriculture to combat water crisis Tehran – Iran is turning to technology-driven agriculture as a key strategy to combat its growing water crisis, exacerbated by climate change, a senior official said. "If we are serious to combat water scarcity, we need to move agriculture towards becoming knowledge-based and introduce new technologies," said Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Agricultural

Feb 4 202512:00

Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers

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Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers Tehran – Agricultural service centers across the country will be equipped through a major allocation of 70 trillion rials, according to the deputy minister of management and resources. As part of this initiative, 3,000 pieces of field machinery will be provided to these centers, Dr. Shahpour A’laei Moghaddam said. The official further

Jan 29 202511:55

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

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

Jan 28 202511:50

Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy

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Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Arak – Geothermal energy will be employed for the development of agro towns in the central province of Markazi, an official announced. An agro-town is an agglomeration in a rural environment with a population of several thousands but whose workforce's main occupation is agriculture. An agro-town also lacks the administrative, commercial and industrial functions that are usually common i

Jan 27 202510:10

Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran

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Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Soil Doctors training workshop underway in northern Iran Golestan – An international training workshop titled “Soil Doctors”, a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to improve soil health, kicked off in the northern province of Golestan on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, researchers, and cooperatives from nine Iranian provinces.Iran joine

Jan 24 202515:50

Iran is determined to boost export-based production, minister says

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Iran is determined to boost export-based production, minister says Iran is determined to boost export-based production, minister says Khuzestan – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri said his ministry has focused on export-based production and has plans underway to increase both production and exports of agricultural produce. "Increasing production and exports of products where the country has high capacity and comparative advantage is a priority for the Ministry of Agriculture

Jan 23 202514:24

Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op

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Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran, China to enhance maritime economy, agricultural co-op Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the potential for Iran and China to activate a maritime-based economy and foster collaboration in agriculture and food security, creating a vast market for domestic and international customers.In an exclusive interview with China's CCTV, Nouri extended New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people, highligh

Jan 22 202511:28

Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector

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Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Leader highlights importance of empowering private sector Tehran - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited the exhibition "Pioneers of Progress: A national event showcasing the capabilities and achievements of the private sector" for two and a half hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The exhibition highlighted the capabilities and achievements of the private sector across a diverse range of fields, includi

Jan 21 202518:30

Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s da

Jan 5 202512:05