Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties

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Tehran - The Iranian Cotton Research Institute has announced the successful development and release of 16 new commercial cotton varieties. "These new varieties represent a significant achievement for our research team," Fathi, the head of the breeding research department, said. "They result from years of dedicated research and development to improve cotton yield, quality, and resistance to pests and diseases." Fathi further emphasized the institute's commitment to ongoing research, noting

Jan 29 202510:41

Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s date palm groves. The project, titled “Technical Assistance to Improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Date Palm Key Insect Pests and Diseases,” was inaugurated during an inception w

Jan 5 202512:05

iFARM 2024 opens in Tehran

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TEHRAN – Iran's annual International Agriculture Exhibition, iFARM, returned this year with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. The 7th edition of the event, underway in Tehran, is featuring over 170 exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in horticulture, greenhouse cultivation, agricultural machinery, and more. A key highlight of the exhibition is the participation of numerous knowledge-based companies, many of which are located in the Science and Techno

Sep 24 202414:44

Iran Plant Protection Organization prioritizes safer pesticide alternatives

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Tehran – Iran's Plant Protection Organization has launched a significant initiative to phase out hazardous pesticides and adopt safer alternatives. According to Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, the organization's head, this transition is a paramount priority and is being implemented with urgency. “To meet the growing demands of the agricultural sector amidst rapid regional trade expansion, the organization is strategically partnering with knowledge-based companies,” she said. Jalili-Mo

Sep 10 202409:56

Third-generation scale bugs threaten kiwi orchards, Iran Plant Protection Organization warns

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Tehran, Iran – The Plant Protection Organization of Iran has issued a stern warning regarding the third generation of scale insects in kiwi orchards. According to the organization, September marks the final window to control this pest and prevent fruit contamination. Akbar Ahangaran, Director-General of the Early Warning and Pest Control Office, emphasized the critical need for immediate action, especially in orchards designated for export. He explained that based on weather forecasts,

Aug 26 202411:09

Iran to use tropical plant waste to feed livestock

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The Director General of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Technology Office at the Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to utilize the waste and biomass of harvested tropical plants as livestock feed. Visiting banana farms in Zarabad County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Abolfazl Raoufi emphasized that this initiative is part of a phased research and operational program to ensure a sustainable food source for livestock. He highlighted the significance of waste management in

Jul 27 202406:42

Iran forecasts record-breaking outdoor vegetable melon yield

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As announced by a director in the Iranian Agriculture Ministry, the country forecasts a bountiful harvest of outdoor vegetables and melons, anticipating production to reach around 25.5 million tons by the end of the current agricultural year (September 2024) This production level could be further increased if export markets or demand from processing industries materialize, Hossein Asghari said. He noted that last year, Iran produced approximately 25.5 million tons of outdoor vegetables and melon

Jul 24 202411:15

Official highlights importance of Phytosanitary certificate against plant pests when buying saplings

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The director of the Office of Preparation and Compilation of Regulations, Standards, and Control Programs of the Plant Protection Organization of Iran emphasized the importance of requesting a phytosanitary certificate when buying saplings in spring. Fatemeh Movahed-Khah said that one of the main reasons for the spread of plant pests and diseases is the movement of any infected plant propagative material. It is recommended that buyers of saplings in the New Year request a phytosanitary certifica

Mar 18 202414:00

FAO awards GIAHS certificate to two Iranian traditional gardens

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hasawarded the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)certificate to Traditional Garden of Qazvin and the Traditional WalnutAgricultural System in Tuyserkan, Hamedan province. This recognition was made during the GIAHS scientific advisory groupmeeting held in Rome from November 7 to 10.The traditional gardens of Qazvin, northwest of Iran’s capital Tehran, area flood-spreading system that date back thousands

Nov 8 202310:27

Agriculture Ministry fully supports investors in greenhouse projects: Nikbakht

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Agriculture Ministry fully supports investors in greenhouseprojects Nikbakht Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht said thathis ministry fully supports companies and contractors that invest in thecreation of greenhouses across the country.“We will seriously support investorsto create more greenhouses across the country,” Nikbakht said on Thursday whileaccompanying President Raisi on a provincial visit to the western province ofKurdistan. He further described the creatio

Nov 4 202316:24