Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

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Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently cultivated in Iran have been bred by local researchers. “Thanks to decades of research, new varieties withstand climatic stresses

Apr 27 202611:48

New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), along with th

Apr 27 202611:46

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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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 institute will carefully pursue and implement the executive policies planned for the year 1405. He added In line with the approved pr

Apr 16 202608:55

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and late-season heat. "Setareh is an effective choice for managing cultivati

Apr 15 202607:18

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the announcement during a visit to seed production fields at the Araghi Mahalleh Agricultural Research Station in Gorgan. Highlighting the role of

Apr 10 202612:29

AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties

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Tehran – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) said the center is complementing a process aimed at preparing basic rice seed varieties. “In order to improve the quality of rice seeds and boost sustainable development across the country, AREEO has successfully complemented the process of preparing basic rice seed varieties,” the head of AREEO said. The new basic seed varieties would work as “mother seeds”, an

Mar 18 202603:15

AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan

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Semnan - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully spearheaded a field operation to combat the destructive olive psylla pest in Semnan province, located in northern Iran, showcasing its ability to bridge research and practical agricultural solutions. In collaboration with the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, AREEO carried out the project at the Semnan Natural Resources and Animal Affairs Research Station, according to a report carri

Mar 14 202613:00

AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency

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Karaj - The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) toured the country's elite sugar beet seed bank and associated facilities in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, assessing progress in native variety development and seed production. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi visited the elite sugar beet seed bank, seed storage facilities, and fodder seed processing and sorting workshops at the Sugar Beet Seed Institute. The tou

Mar 13 202611:17

Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report

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Ahvaz – The Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, affiliated to the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, has successfully completed a critical phase of work on its date palm germplasm collection in the southern city. According to a report carried by the official website of the Agriculture Ministry, the project, which involved detailed mapping and staking of the collection area, marks a key step in a national progra

Mar 13 202611:11

Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the country ranks second worldwide in dairy cattle breeding and is among the top five producers of broiler chickens globally. Speaking at the 64th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Gholamreza Nouri said that although food security has long been recognized as a strategic priority, international developments over the past three to four years, particularly in the past

Feb 27 202610:32