Iran, Belarus agree to expand cooperation in soil enrichment, agri tech

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Minks – Iran and Belarus have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research, soil enrichment, technology transfer, and machinery development following talks between senior agricultural officials from both countries. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), and Yuri Gorlov, Belarus’ Minister of Agriculture and

Jun 5 202611:46

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, excellent performance, and robust health—marking a major step toward providing disease-free, uniform, and high-yield planting material for

May 24 202613:03

Iran unveils two new Quinoa varieties to tackle climate stress, malnutrition

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have introduced two new quinoa varieties, 'Tayyib' and 'Yaqeen', describing them as a scientific response to the country's water scarcity, soil salinity, and malnutrition in underprivileged areas. Quinoa, often called "plant-based caviar" for its high nutritional value, is naturally resilient to environmental stress. According to AREEO researcher Dr. Bagheri, the new varieties were bred for high yield, genetic purity, and hardiness. 'Tayyib' offers early ma

May 24 202612:48

Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting

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Tehran – The 36th meeting of the Regional Planning Council of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with a focus on the Agriculture Working Group, was held at the organization's secretariat in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The session, chaired by Hassan Momeni, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, brought together representatives from the Office of Scientific Communication and International Cooperati

May 19 202611:13

AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership

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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 of AREEO, Gholamreza Golmohammadi, oversaw the signing of the organization's first-ever technology transfer agreement in the field of

May 15 202619:34

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. “The new varieties can be grown using green water or even under rain-fed conditions in areas with as little as

May 11 202611:39

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the country. According to Mr. Bagheri, deputy of the Vegetables Research Department, the initiative evaluates the combining ability of pur

May 10 202612:42

Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), revealed that a comprehensive study analyzing 5,000 samples of agricultural products from across the country fo

May 8 202606:40

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Research Institute, aims to enhance water efficiency, lower production costs, and expand smart farming practices. The launch took place at a leading farm in the province and was attended by the Gover

May 2 202612:43

Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will help transfer modern knowledge to the field, reducing costs and im

Apr 28 202612:30