Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growi

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program

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Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran joins FAO Global Soil Doctors Program Iran has officially joined the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and has begun collaborating on the Soil Doctors program, according to Safdar Niazi Shahraki, Deputy Minister of Water and Soil for the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks a significant step towards strengthening Iran's international cooperation in the field of soil management and promoting sustainable agricu

Jul 10 202408:07

Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says

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Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says Development of fisheries, aquaculture top on agenda, minister says The Iranian minister of agriculture said his ministry attaches great importance to the development of fisheries and aquaculture production. "The development of fisheries and aquaculture is top on the agenda of the Ministry of Agriculture,” Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said on Tuesday. He added, “To advance this strategy, our provincial organizations will

Jun 20 202411:15

Iran, Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture

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Iran, Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture Iran, Tajikistan look to strengthen cooperation in water management, agriculture Tehran and Dushanbe are seeking to build closer ties in water resource management and agricultural development, according to reports by Mehr news agency. Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Water and Soil Affairs Safdar Niyazi Shahraki met with Tajik water and soil officials to discuss areas for collaboration. The talks highlig

Jun 5 202407:28

Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer

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Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer The director of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's Medicinal Plants National Plan visited the first and largest Opuntia nursery in Iran, located in Yazd Province. The nursery produces and propagates advantageous, water-efficient, and highly resistant Opuntia cactus plant seedlings. During the visit, Hossein Zeynali said Yazd Province will soon turn into Iran’s large

Jun 2 202410:30

Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration

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Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration For the first time in the country, the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi prepared a climate change management program which was later approved by the Iranian parliament to address the effects of climate change on the country. Iran is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, floods, and droughts, as fires in

May 27 202410:33

Agriculture ministry concentrating on export-based production, minister says

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Agriculture ministry concentrating on export-based production, minister says Agriculture ministry concentrating on export-based production, minister says Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said his ministry has plans underway to focus on export-based production in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2024). Addressing senior managers of the ministry in a meeting in Tehran, Nikbakht said, “More than $1.0 billion of agricultural products were exported fro

May 15 202408:45

Agriculture minister inaugurates Zagros Hydroponic Greenhouse in Qom

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Agriculture minister inaugurates Zagros Hydroponic Greenhouse in Qom Agriculture minister inaugurates Zagros Hydroponic Greenhouse in Qom The Zagros Hydroponic Greenhouse in Jafarabad county was inaugurated with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture during the government's provincial visit to the holy city of Qom. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's official website, this greenhouse is spread over an area of 10 hectares and has a cultivation area of 5 hectares. The Zagros greenho

May 12 202408:55

Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation

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Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran, Tajikistan resolved to strengthen agricultural cooperation Iran and Tajikistan have pledged to expand their agricultural cooperation, focusing on technology, water and soil equipment, processing industries, and trade. During the first meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Agricultural Cooperation Working Group, held virtually on Tuesday, Iran's Deputy Minister of Water and Soil emphasized the importance of expanding agricu

May 8 202418:44

Iran boosts exports of water tech expertise

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Iran boosts exports of water tech expertise Iran boosts exports of water tech expertise Iran's Ministry of Agriculture announced a significant expansion of its technical expertise exports, providing engineering and electromechanical services to 19 countries. Deputy Minister Safdar Niyazi Shahraki highlighted Iraq, Armenia, and Uzbekistan as some of the beneficiaries. He further emphasized the importance of modernizing irrigation systems, advocating for a shift towards "smart" technologies

May 8 202418:36