Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use

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Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use Tabriz University develops smart robots to slash agricultural pesticide use East Azarbaijan - Researchers at the University of Tabriz have developed a series of smart spot-spraying robots capable of detecting weeds with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision and applying pesticides only where needed, potentially cutting pesticide use by up to 95 percent. Hossein Behfar, a faculty member of the university&rsquo

Sep 20 202607:08

Young Iranian innovator wins gold at AI-JAM US 2026

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Young Iranian innovator wins gold at AI-JAM US 2026 Young Iranian innovator wins gold at AI-JAM US 2026 TEHRAN – A young Iranian innovator from Kurdistan province has won a gold medal at a global artificial intelligence invention competition in the United States for developing an AI-powered portable system capable of monitoring hydroclimatic and environmental conditions. The Sanandaj-based technology team, led by Arian Salavati, an inventor and young talent working with the Kurdistan Pro

Sep 13 202612:14

Iran stepping up use of AI to modernize agriculture: Minister

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Iran stepping up use of AI to modernize agriculture: Minister Iran stepping up use of AI to modernize agriculture: Minister Tehran — Iran is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agricultural data management and decision-making, with applications already being deployed in areas such as fisheries, smart irrigation and crop-pattern planning, the agriculture minister said. In an interview with the state TV, Gholamreza Nouri said the Ministry of Agriculture is compl

Sep 2 202612:00

China builds world’s first custom plant immunity system for epidemic response

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China builds world’s first custom plant immunity system for epidemic response China builds world’s first custom plant immunity system for epidemic response Beijing - Chinese scientists have created an AI-guided platform to engineer custom plant immune receptors to rapidly combat emerging diseases that threaten plants, including commercial crops vulnerable to devastating outbreaks. Their programmable synthetic immune receptors can be introduced into plants to help them detect proteins made by s

Aug 24 202612:38

FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems

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FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems FAO to host Global Smart Farming Conference on sustainable agrifood systems Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming: Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems from July 1–3, 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, farmers, development partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector repr

Jun 20 202613:12

AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership

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AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership Ardabil – In a landmark move for the country's agricultural sector, Iran has officially begun the operational integration of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies into its fields, led by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). During a provincial visit to Ardabil, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head

May 15 202619:34

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated: Given the country's circumstances, the institut

Apr 16 202608:55

IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia

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IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has officially launched the National Center for Smart Technology, Innovation, and Security to digitize 100% of the nation's aquatic services and secure vital export channels to Europe and Asia. The center, recently ratified by the State Administrative and Employment Organization, repres

Dec 26 202511:38

Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Tehran — Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has launched the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources, a landmark initiative aimed at enabling smart management of agricultural production, water resources, pests, and c

Dec 16 202511:06

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advanc

Dec 7 202509:41