Agriculture Ministry launches smart farming system in third phase of crop pattern reform

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Tehran - Iran’s Agriculture Ministry is set to introduce an advanced smart monitoring system for its national crop pattern initiative, aiming to boost water efficiency and agricultural productivity, a senior official announced. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said on Tuesday that the third edition of Iran’s crop pattern plan has been officially distributed to provinces nationwide. The updated framework emphasiz

May 24 202505:40

Iran president unveils major vaccine ecosystem tower

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Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the launch of the Vaccine Ecosystem Technology Tower, a transformative initiative designed to establish Iran as a regional powerhouse in vaccine manufacturing and biotechnology. During a high-level meeting with officials from the Razi Institute and leading vaccine manufacturers, the President outlined the Tower’s role as Iran’s largest biotech hub, driving cutting-edge research, development, and production while attracting an

May 19 202521:11

 3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit underway in Tehran

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Tehran – The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference is underway in Tehran from April 27 to 29 and in Isfahan from 29 to 30 April. The conference focuses on four main areas "Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals", "Mining and Mineral Industries", "Agriculture", and "Energy". The event was attended by senior officials, including Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Dr. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Gholamreza Gol Mohammadi, Deputy Minister and President of the Agricultural

Apr 28 202514:23

 Iran Introduces 2 new chickpea varietie

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Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has unveiled two new high-yielding chickpea varieties designed for rainfed farming in cold and semi-arid regions. Developed by researchers at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, “Alvand” and “Ekbatan” - these winter-sown varieties - boast enhanced resilience to cold, drought, and diseases, alongside high protein content, large seed size, and optimal plant height for mechanical

Apr 21 202506:11

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives, he said, “Preserving 5 million plant, animal, and microbial genetic samples, launching new water-

Mar 24 202508:01

AREEO, Nano Headquarters join hands to advance Iranian agriculture

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Tehran – The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) and the Nano and Micro Technology Headquarters are teaming up to integrate nano and micro technologies into Iranian agriculture. According to AREEO head Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, this collaboration for overcoming challenges and successfully integrating these technologies is of paramount importance. He also urged faster safety evaluations of nano-based agricultural products and suggested re-establishing the Min

Feb 2 202511:14

Iran minister urges knowledge-based companies to modernize agriculture

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has outlined a vision to modernize the country's agricultural sector through the strategic use of knowledge-based companies. Speaking at the 25th Research Achievements and Technology Market exhibition, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between research and practical application. To streamline the process of knowledge transfer, the minister emphasized the need to reform the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extens

Dec 17 202411:38

Minister calls for efficient, sustainable farming practices

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Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has sounded the alarm about the critical state of the country's agricultural sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a transformative shift towards more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Speaking at a recent ceremony at the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), Nouri underscored the importance of a knowledge-driven approach to agriculture. He criticized the past neglect of long-term develo

Nov 2 202414:13

Iranian Agricultural Research Organization breaks into global top 70

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Tehran – The Iranian Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has made a groundbreaking leap, securing a place among the world's top 70 agricultural research institutions. This remarkable accomplishment is underscored by the inclusion of 16 AREEO researchers in the prestigious list of the world's top 2% scientists. According to the latest report by Elsevier, a leading publisher, 16 researchers affiliated with AREEO have been recognized among the top 2% of scien

Oct 16 202408:15

Agricultural research must go to farms, minister says

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Iranian Minister of Agriculture of Iran Mohammad AliNikbakht called for the need to bring applied research to farms andagricultural production units. “This is the only way to ensure the country's food security,given the challenges of climate change, limited water resources, andbackwardness in agricultural investment,” Nikbakht said in a recent meetingwith members of the country’s Agricultural Research, Education and ExtensionOrganization (AREEO). He stressed the importance of u

Jan 14 202408:45