Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEO is pursuing a structural transformation aimed at consolidating the country’s agricultural innovation and technology system through t

Feb 23 202609:43

Science, tech, innovation to help reduce agricultural waste, AREEO experts say

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Tehran - Leveraging science, technology, and innovation can substantially reduce agricultural and food waste in Iran, experts said at a specialized meeting held at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The meeting, titled “Applying Technologies and Innovations to Reduce Agricultural Product Losses,” brought together senior officials, researchers, university academics, and technology specialists to review scientific, technological, and cultural dim

Feb 7 202610:43

Iran to establish 5,000 model farms to speed up transfer of modern tech to farmers

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Tehran - Iran plans to establish 5,000 model farms across the country by the end of its Seventh Development Plan, a senior agriculture official said, as part of a broader effort to accelerate the transfer of knowledge, innovation, and modern technologies to farmers. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), made the remarks at the 39th National Ceremony honoring outstanding figures in the agricultural sector, held in Tehran

Feb 1 202609:12

AREEO largest research, training organization in Mideast, deputy minister says

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Tehran - Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEO is recognized as the largest research and training organization in the Middle East, highlighting its pivotal role in the country’s vaccine production. Addressing a press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday, Golmohammadi noted that nearly 90 percent of all vaccines produced domestically are manufactured by AREEO, includi

Jan 25 202610:26

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a sustainable solution to protect Iran’s pistachio orchards and strengthen exports to global markets, according to a report carried by the

Dec 28 202520:10

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Tehran - The head of Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI) says the strategic use of indigenous livestock genetic resources is a critical tool for addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Speaking on the sidelines of a scientific roundtable attended by representatives from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) on Monday, Hassan Khamisabadi said climate change poses growing challenges to agricultural systems across Islamic countries.

Dec 22 202511:28

Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming

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Tehran - An international scientific roundtable on “Climate-Adapted Smart Livestock Farming” was held on Monday under the auspices of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The event brought together delegations from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), along with ambassadors from several Persian Gulf countries, focusing on exchanging scientific insights and practical experiences related to livestock devel

Dec 22 202511:23

Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting

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Abu Dhabi - Hassan Momeni, Director General of Scientific Communications and International Cooperation at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), represented Iran and the West Asia–North Africa (WANA) region at the 23rd meeting of the CGIAR System Council. The summit, held in Abu Dhabi, focused on advancing scientific and technical strategies across the world’s leading agricultural research network. During the meeting, Dr. Momeni held high-

Dec 19 202506:52

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

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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 crops as part of the transition toward knowledge-based agriculture. According to Tasnim News Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad announced the move in a statemen

Dec 16 202511:06

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced that Iranian pomegranates are not only safe but entirely organic, emphasizing that, thanks to researchers’ efforts, no chemical pesticides have been used in the country’s pomegranate orchards. Speaking at the 4th National Saveh Pomegranate Festival, Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEEO, which employs 17% of Iran’s researchers and ac

Nov 30 202512:42