Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran

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Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran Bio-based breakthrough slashes olive fly damage by 20 percent in Iran Gilan – Researchers from the Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center and the University of Gilan in northern Iran have developed a novel biological strategy to combat the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae), a major pest threatening olive production worldwide. The team designed eco-friendly traps using protein-based attr

Aug 23 202611:35

Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva

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Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva Razi Institute showcases Iran’s biotech capabilities in Geneva Geneva – The Iranian prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute took part in the ninth session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), held at the Palais des Nations from August 17 to 21, 2026. The Institute used the platform to present Iran's scientific and technical expertise in vaccine development, biotec

Aug 23 202611:33

Fars tops Iran in almond orchards, exports to South Asia

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Fars tops Iran in almond orchards, exports to South Asia Fars tops Iran in almond orchards, exports to South Asia Fars – The southern province of Fars has secured the top spot nationally in almond orchard area and ranks second in production volume, with 36,578 hectares under cultivation, representing roughly 20% of Iran's total almond-growing land, the provincial Agricultural Organization reported. According to Ahad Bejhat Haqiqi, the organization's head, this year's dry almond output is

Aug 23 202611:30

First specialized pistachio weather station launched in Iran

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First specialized pistachio weather station launched in Iran First specialized pistachio weather station launched in Iran Khorasan Razavi – The first advanced pistachio-specific weather station in the country has gone live in Mahvelat County, located in Iran’s northeastern Khorasan Razavi, a move officials describe as a turning point for modern agriculture and national production. Governor Reyhaneh Sharia’ti said the station will deliver real-time, high-precision climatic dat

Aug 23 202611:25

Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp

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Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp Bushehr fishermen land over 1,000 tons of shrimp Bushehr – Some 1,000 fishing vessels have harvested more than 1,000 tons of shrimp off Bushehr Province since the Persian Gulf season opened on July 29, an official announced. Aqil Amini, head of the provincial fisheries department, said early-season daily catches exceeded 1,000 tons, reflecting strong fisher participation and the region's healthy marine stocks. The season's duration will

Aug 22 202612:11

Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets

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Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets Iran moves to export agricultural know-how to global markets Tehran – Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) is pushing to commercialize the country's scientific, technological, and genetic assets, turning research breakthroughs into joint ventures, investment deals, and exports of specialized agricultural services and expertise. The initiative aims to take homegrown agricultural science beyo

Aug 22 202612:08

Hamedan expands drought-resistant forests amid water crisis

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Hamedan expands drought-resistant forests amid water crisis Hamedan expands drought-resistant forests amid water crisis Hamedan – Some 6,000 hectares of planted forests have been established in west-central Hamedan province as authorities push to expand tree cover using drought-tolerant species in response to worsening water scarcity and climate change. The province's total forest area now stands at roughly 45,000 hectares, including natural woodlands and plantations, according to Hamid

Aug 22 202612:06

North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets

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North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets North Khorasan agricultural exports target intl markets Bojnurd– North Khorasan has exported 680 tons of cherries, 250 tons of pistachios, 270 tons of apples, and 225 tons of potatoes so far this crop year, signaling robust performance in the province's agricultural sector, according to local officials. Ismaeil Mahmoudabadi, head of the provincial Agricultural Organization, said cherry shipments from Bojnurd, the capital of northeas

Aug 22 202612:03

Minister urges export-led growth for Iran’s flour milling sector

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Minister urges export-led growth for Iran’s flour milling sector Minister urges export-led growth for Iran’s flour milling sector Tehran – Iran's flour milling industry has outgrown domestic demand and must pivot toward export markets to unlock greater value added and productivity, the Minister of Agriculture said on Thursday. Speaking at the inauguration of a 70,000-tonne silo in the Bandar Abbas industrial zone, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized that with the right infrastructure in place, m

Aug 21 202613:07

East Azarbaijan hosts Middle East’s largest modern greenhouse complex

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East Azarbaijan hosts Middle East’s largest modern greenhouse complex East Azarbaijan hosts Middle East’s largest modern greenhouse complex East Azarbiajan– Two greenhouse complexes in Jolfa county, in northwestern Iran, have been recognized as the largest modern facilities of their kind in the Middle East and among the world's top 10 hydroponic greenhouses, underscoring Iran's growing capacity for high-tech agricultural production, a senior official said. Shahram Shafiei, head of the Ea

Aug 21 202613:00