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Rising feed costs have reportedly forced Iranian farmers to market millions of chicks earlier than planned. Photo: Boerderij Redacteur
07-05 | News

Iranian poultry farmers sell young chicks they can’t afford to feed

The Strait of Hormuz. Photo: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC, via Wikimedia Commons
01-04 | News

Middle East conflict continues to impact poultry markets

The Middle East is an attractive market for the poultry industry due to rapid population growth, government policies on food security, and rising chicken consumption per capita. Photo: Mark Pasveer
24-03 | News

War shakes up poultry supply chains across the Middle East

It has been reported that a severe shortage of foreign currency needed to import corn and soybeans – the 2 key feed components – has left many producers unable to secure supplies. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
02-03 | News

Iran’s poultry sector faces cannibalism, currency collapse and feed shortages

Crossbreed development boasts a history exceeding 135 years in nations including the United States, Netherlands, Germany, France, and England, whereas the Arian breed emerged in 1993. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
12-01 | News

The use of Arian crossbreed is estimated to incur Iran around US$1b in extra costs

Scientists from Iran have developed a technology that would add value to feathers that would otherwise be waste. This image was created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
19-12-2025 | News

Scientists develop technology for converting feathers into feed-grade meal

It is reported that the growing deficit has made the Iranian feed market more vulnerable and will drive up production costs for meat, chicken, and eggs in Iran. Photo: This image was created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
18-11-2025 | News

Worsening feed supply in Iran drives up meat and egg costs

Iran currently produces between 3,500 and 3,600 tonnes of eggs per day on average. Photo: Canva
10-09-2025 | News

Iran’s egg industry is on the brink of bankruptcy

Iran currently produces around 115,000 tonnes of eggs per month, which is above the demand on the domestic market. Photo: Canva
16-07-2025 | News

Iran’s egg market is caught in the crossfire of war with Israel

Production costs are rising primarily owing to the depreciation of the Iranian currency. Photo: Canva
20-05-2025 | News

Iranian poultry industry braces for wave of bankruptcies