Gamma radiation enhancing Iran agricultural efficiency: Official

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A senior official from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said nuclear technologies like gamma radiation have hugely boosted the country’s ability to increase agricultural output and prevent food waste. Ebrahim Moghisseh, who leads agricultural research programs in AEOI, said on Wednesday that Iran has been using various forms of nuclear irradiation to produce crops that are resistant to drought and have better yield potential compared to varieties used in traditional agricultur

Jun 7 202517:22

FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market

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Tehran - As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Iranian pistachio export standards, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios — one of Iran’s most valuable export commodities. The three-day mission was conducted recently under the joint Technical Cooperation Project of FAO and Ministry of Agric

May 19 202521:21

Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials

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Tehran – Following successful pilot programs, Iran is scaling up the use of integrated pest management (IPM) in rice cultivation, which has demonstrated a reduction in chemical pesticide use, said the head of the Plant Protection Research Institute. Shahram Naeimi, speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture news portal on World Plant Health Day, highlighted the strategic importance of these IPM research and development projects and said, “Research into IPM for other crops like chickpeas

May 14 202521:31

Official calls for modernization of pest control protocols

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Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has called for an immediate overhaul of the country's pest control strategies in response to climate change-induced agricultural threats, stressing the need for adopting advanced technologies. Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, head of the Plant Protection Organization, reported alarming changes in pest behavior directly linked to climate change. “New invasive species have emerged due to shifting weather patterns, traditional pests have develop

Apr 4 202503:19

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

Iran projects establishment of 15 greenhouse exports hubs

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Tehran – The Iranian government has announced plans to construct 15 export terminals for greenhouse products, an agricultural official said. Elham Fattahi-Far, Director General of the Greenhouse, Ornamental Plants, and Edible Mushrooms Office at the Ministry of Agriculture’s Horticulture Affairs Department, added, "Securing adequate funding is crucial for the timely implementation and operationalization of these terminals.” She said the initiative is part of a broader strateg

Mar 5 202509:19

‘Iran strongly committed to environmental protection, human health’

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Tehran – The head of Iran's Plant Protection Organization emphasized the country's commitment to safeguarding the environment and human health. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam highlighted the organization's focus on reducing the use of high-risk pesticides and promoting biological control methods."Our approach is to minimize the consumption of hazardous pesticides and expand the use of biological control," she said.The senior official also announced that cases involving safe and biological compoun

Feb 16 202511:07

Iran eyes pesticide exports to promote sustainable production

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Tehran –The Iranian government plans boost the quality of its domestically produced pesticides by opening them up to competition in foreign markets, according to the head of the country's Plant Protection Organization.Maryam Jalili Moghaddam emphasized the importance of high-quality pesticides for sustainable agricultural production and high-quality food, noting that rising temperatures, declining rainfall, and shifting pest and disease patterns pose a threat to food security.She believes

Feb 3 202508:38

IAEO plans to reduce 40m tons of agricultural waste

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Tehran – The Iranian government has plans underway to reduce agricultural waste by 40 million tons using radiation technology, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization announced. "Radiation in the agricultural sector can lead to a reduction of 40 million tons of waste. It can also be effective in production and export processes,” Mohammad Eslami said. He added that radiation can eliminate residual pests and toxins, which not only ensures public health but also guarantees the

Feb 1 202510:24

Iran to allocate major funding, modernize agricultural service centers

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Tehran – Agricultural service centers across the country will be equipped through a major allocation of 70 trillion rials, according to the deputy minister of management and resources. As part of this initiative, 3,000 pieces of field machinery will be provided to these centers, Dr. Shahpour A’laei Moghaddam said. The official further highlighted the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the world, including droughts, floods, storms, dust storms, and pests, which have ca

Jan 29 202511:55