AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership

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Ardabil – In a landmark move for the country's agricultural sector, Iran has officially begun the operational integration of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies into its fields, led by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). During a provincial visit to Ardabil, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of AREEO, Gholamreza Golmohammadi, oversaw the signing of the organization's first-ever technology transfer agreement in the field of

May 15 202619:34

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch in biomass production per hectare. "On leading farms, fresh forage yield reaches 25 to 30 tons per hectare, with dry matter ranging from 8

May 12 202612:04

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. “The new varieties can be grown using green water or even under rain-fed conditions in areas with as little as

May 11 202611:39

Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says

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Khuzestan - Sorghum offers a strategic solution for boosting forage production despite water scarcity and climate change, according to a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Hossein Kazemi said that the plant's high tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme heat makes it well-suited for Iran's arid and semi-arid regions. "Sorghum has an efficient photosynthetic system, well-functioning stomata, and a deep, extensive root network that

May 11 202611:30

First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan

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Shush – A mobile tracking system called "Sarbaniar" has been successfully deployed on camel herds in Shush county, in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, marking a first for Khuzestan province. The system uses GPS trackers on camels and a smartphone app for herders, allowing real-time monitoring of herd location during grazing. Restricted zones such as roads, farmlands, and riverbanks can be programmed, with alerts sent to the herder if camels stray into them. According to

May 10 202612:47

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the country. According to Mr. Bagheri, deputy of the Vegetables Research Department, the initiative evaluates the combining ability of pur

May 10 202612:42

New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective

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Kerman – The head of the Kerman Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has unveiled a pioneering device designed to cut date palm offshoots, promising to transform traditional propagation methods. According to Mr. Zohdi, the device was developed by Mohammad Javad Assari, a faculty member of the center’s Plant Protection Research Department. “Drawing on his technical expertise, Assari has created a tool that revolutionizes the separation of palm off

May 10 202612:41

Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes

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Tehran – Researchers at Iran's Forests and Rangelands Research Institute have identified 40 genotypes of damask rose across the country, which now await official registration. Mohammad Hossein Lebaschi, a faculty member at the institute, said the genotypes were collected from various provinces and studied in specialized gardens. “The research has determined which genotypes perform best in terms of quality and quantity across some 14 provinces.” He noted that damask roses

May 9 202612:01

Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years

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Tehran – Iranian researchers have cut breeding cycles for horticultural crops by up to eight years using modern molecular techniques, including marker-assisted selection and CRISPR gene editing, to produce seedless, disease-resistant varieties, a senior scientist announced. Noushin Kazemi, Head of the Growth Center at the Horticultural Sciences Research Institute, identified marker-assisted selection (MAS) as one of the most significant practical achievements of modern molecular breeding

May 8 202606:43

Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran

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Tehran – Iran is embracing plant factories as a groundbreaking solution for producing healthy, residue-free agricultural products, particularly leafy vegetables, a leading horticultural researcher has announced. A new frontier in Iranian agriculture is emerging from controlled-environment chambers that experts say could revolutionize how fresh produce is grown. According to Ramin Rafezi, a faculty member at the Horticultural Sciences Research Institute, plant factories represent the mo

May 8 202606:41