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

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production 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

Dec 28 202520:10

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

Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages

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Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages Sistan-Baluchestan - The Agricultural Development Support Fund of the southwestern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, in collaboration with the Sistan Women’s Regional Fund, has launched a mealworm farming development project to support home-based businesses for rural women. "Following a successful pilot in Shahrak-e Mir village, the first phase will expand to six new farms, producing d

Dec 28 202519:58

Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar

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Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar Tehran – The third international Tuna Conference is scheduled to be held in January 2026 in Iran's southeastern port city of Chabahar. The Iranian Fisheries Organization, in partnership with the Iran Canning Industry Syndicate and the Chabahar Free Zone Organization, will host the Third International Tuna Conference and Exhibition on January 21–22, 2026. The event will be held at the

Dec 28 202519:56

Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says

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Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan - Tarom county of Zanjan province ranks first nationwide in olive production, with an annual output of around 60,000 tons, according to the head of the local Agriculture Office. Manouchehr Yarmohammadi said the county has 19,000 hectares of olive orchards, making it Iran’s leading olive-producing region. “About 70 percent of the harvest is processed in

Dec 27 202511:10

Iran, Mauritania discuss ways to expand agricultural ties

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Iran, Mauritania discuss ways to expand agricultural ties Iran, Mauritania discuss ways to expand agricultural ties Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Affairs and the Mauritanian ambassador to Iran explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture. The talks focused on potential collaboration in seeds, vegetables and horticulture, rice, date palm tissue culture and nurseries, agricultural machinery, overseas farming, greenhouse development, and the exc

Dec 27 202511:00

Iran exports citrus fruits to over 30 countries in one year: Official

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Iran exports citrus fruits to over 30 countries in one year: Official Iran exports citrus fruits to over 30 countries in one year: Official Tehran - Iran exported fresh and processed citrus products worth more than $200 million to over 30 countries last year, underscoring the sector’s strong potential for foreign currency earnings, an agriculture official said. Karim Zolfaghari, head of the Center for Mechanization Development and Agricultural Industries, said Iranian citrus products are

Dec 27 202510:55

Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council.

Dec 27 202510:49

IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia

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IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has officially launched the National Center for Smart Technology, Innovation, and Security to digitize 100% of the nation's aquatic services and secure vital export channels to Europe and Asia. The center, recently ratified by the State Administrative and Employment Organization, repres

Dec 26 202511:38