Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

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Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Tehran - The Deputy for Research, Technology, and Knowledge Transfer at Iran’s Plant Protection Research Institute has highlighted the institute’s extensive efforts in preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and invasive weeds, advancing biological pest control, and monitoring pesticide residues, stressing that plant protection

Dec 30 202506:28

Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran

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Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran Yasuj - Researchers at an agricultural research center in the southwestern city of Yasuj, in collaboration with Yasuj University, have achieved a significant increase in sweet corn yields through the use of nanotechnology and mycorrhizal fungi. According to Moslem Bahmankar, the lead researcher, the combined application of nano-selenium and mycorrhizal fungi increased the y

Dec 28 202520:07

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI 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) o

Dec 22 202511:28

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

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

Dec 22 202511:23

Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice

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Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice Tehran - Iranian agricultural scientists are turning to nuclear technology to solve a centuries-old challenge perfecting the aroma of rice, the nation's most vital staple. By utilizing ionizing radiation, researchers are bypassing the limitations of traditional breeding to develop high-yield, extra-fragrant varieties that promise to bolster both food security and market value. Rice is mo

Dec 22 202511:03

Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’

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Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’ Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’ Tehran - An innovative Damask rose–based product known as “Black Rosewater” was officially unveiled during Research and Technology Week at the School of Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in the presence of Iran’s Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education. The product has been developed by Asia Medicinal Plants Tissue Culture, a knowledge-based company. Speaking at the unveiling ce

Dec 21 202512:18

Grounds broken for major vegetable oil production project

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Grounds broken for major vegetable oil production project Grounds broken for major vegetable oil production project West Azarbaijan - The groundbreaking ceremony for a project to construct a plant producing various types of crude vegetable oil was held in the village of Albalagh, Bukan County, with the participation of a number of provincial and local officials. The project will be developed with an investment of 400 billion tomans on a 6,727-square-meter site and will have an annual producti

Dec 20 202510:19

Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production

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Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production Tehran - Damask rose, also known as the Isfahan rose, has been cultivated in Iran for centuries and is celebrated as the country’s national flower due to its profound cultural and historical significance. The rose, with colors ranging from light pink to bright red, belongs to the Rosaceae family, and its fresh and dried flowers and buds are widely utilized. The plant is also highly dro

Dec 19 202507:01

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