Iran to use food irradiation tech for first time

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Iran to use food irradiation tech for first time The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Wednesday that the organization has plans underway to irradiate agricultural products for the first time ever. “This is a significant step forward for the organization and that he hopes it will have a positive impact on the lives of Iranians”, Mohammad Eslami said. He added that this technology will help extend the shelf life of food and reduce food waste. Food irra

Mar 15 202421:38

Four new rice varieties introduced for next crop year

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The head of the Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII) announced the introduction of four new rice varieties, named "Mazand", "Hasti", "Omid", and "Tooka", as part of the breeding program aimed at introducing high-yielding, high-quality, and early-maturing varieties. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's public relations office, Maryam Hosseini, speaking at the 19th National Rice Conference in Amol, said, "In line with the breeding program and with the aim of introducing high-yielding varie

Mar 11 202423:48

Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties

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Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties Tehran, Kuala Lumpur seek closer agricultural ties Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht and Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mohamad Sabu met in Tehran on Thursday to discuss ways to expand agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The two ministers reviewed past memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and

Feb 19 202407:28

Iran, China join forces to combat desertification, climate change

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Iran,China join forces to combat desertification, climate change Iran andChina are launching a joint research center to tackle desertification andclimate change challenges, focusing on managing runoff and floods. Theinitiative was announced by Ataollah Ebrahimi, head of Iran's Soil Conservationand Watershed Management Research Institute.Thiscollaboration stems from a memorandum of understanding signed last year, aimingto exchange expertise in watershed management and aquifer protection, he said

Feb 4 202407:53

Iran Veterinary Organization establishes center to focus on Zoonotic Diseases

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Iran VeterinaryOrganization establishes center to focus on Zoonotic Diseases The VeterinaryOrganization of Iran has established a new center for research on diseasestransmitted from animals to humans and animal products.The center wasestablished by a decree from the organization's head, Mojtaba Norouzi.It will be located inTehran and will focus on research into the prevention, control, and treatmentof animal-borne diseases that can threaten human health.The center will have aboard of directors

Jan 28 202409:17

Iran develops gold kiwifruits

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A team of researchers at Gilan University has succeeded in developing three new varieties of kiwi with yellow flesh (gold) and a different flavor, named Sunrise, Gilda, and Zarin. The director-general of the tropical and semi-tropical fruits office of Iran’s Agriculture Ministry said the introduction of these varieties was part of an eight-year comprehensive and targeted research program with three new varieties that were registered in the 99th meeting of the Variety Introduction Committee

Jan 15 202414:37

Iranian scientists find indigenous probiotic bacterium

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Iranian scientists in East Azerbaijan have discovered anative probiotic bacterium that is effective against aflatoxin, a harmful toxinthat can be found in food, a provincial official said. According to Alireza Dehnad, a faculty member of theAgricultural Research, Education and Extension Department in East Azerbaijan,the indigenous probiotic bacterium obtained has the highest aflatoxin B1absorption rate and has been introduced as ideal conditions for aflatoxinremoval. He said, “The findings

Jan 14 202408:52

Agricultural research must go to farms, minister says

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Iranian Minister of Agriculture of Iran Mohammad AliNikbakht called for the need to bring applied research to farms andagricultural production units. “This is the only way to ensure the country's food security,given the challenges of climate change, limited water resources, andbackwardness in agricultural investment,” Nikbakht said in a recent meetingwith members of the country’s Agricultural Research, Education and ExtensionOrganization (AREEO). He stressed the importance of u

Jan 14 202408:45

Iran seeking to attract private investment in modern irrigation systems

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Iran seeking to attract private investment in modernirrigation systems Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is planning to attractprivate sector investment in the development of modern irrigation systems,according to the Ministry’s head of Irrigation Systems Development Project. "In recent years, we have had many programs for thedevelopment of modern irrigation systems, including smart irrigation, in ouragenda. In this regard, using the capacities of knowledge-based companies,domestic comp

Jan 14 202408:38

Iran becomes silver medal holder in agricultural innovation in Central, South Asia

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Iran becomes silver medal holder in agriculturalinnovation in Central, South Asia Iran is now a regional leader in agricultural innovation,holding the number two spot in Central and South Asia, the head of thecountry’s Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization said.This achievement, according to Mojtaba Khayam-Nekouei, isfueled by a network of "Innovative Farms."These farms serve as hubs for knowledge sharing andtechnology transfer, connecting productive farmers with cutti

Jan 9 202411:46