Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), revealed that a comprehensive study analyzing 5,000 samples of agricultural products from across the country fo

May 8 202606:40

Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes

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Ilam – Promising dryland wheat lines and genotypes are under evaluation at research farms in Chardavol, with all fields reported free of yellow rust disease, according to a researcher from the Ilam Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center. Mohammad Armiyoon said the genotypes are at heading to flowering stages and expected to reach physiological maturity within 30 days. “Despite recent rains, no rust infection has been observed, though daily monitoring continues due to fa

May 5 202612:08

Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity

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Tehran – In their first joint meeting, Iran's deputy ministers for crop production and water & soil agriculture emphasized water as the "central issue" of ministry policy, calling for greater synergy to implement the national cropping pattern and develop smart farms. Majid Anjafi, Deputy for Crop Production, said that despite last year's severe drought, energy crisis, and social pressures, agricultural output reached 139 million tons — a major achievement. Citing new research

May 5 202612:05

Iran’s stock exchange to trade fennel soon

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Tehran – Fennel, known locally as green gold, will soon be listed on Iran's stock exchange, according to the parliamentary representative for the counties of Razan and Dargazin in the western province of Hamedan. Seyed Abolhassan Mostafavi-Ghamam announced that the move will bring fair prices to consumers, a secure market to producers, and transparency and order to the economy. Noting that Razan county produces the vast majority of the country's fennel – making it the national pr

May 4 202612:53

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Research Institute, aims to enhance water efficiency, lower production costs, and expand smart farming practices. The launch took place at a leading farm in the province and was attended by the Gover

May 2 202612:43

Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes

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East Azarbaijan - Researchers in East Azarbaijan , in the northwest of Iran, have successfully identified superior canola and safflower genotypes suited to Iran's cold climates, advancing ongoing breeding programs. Bahman Pasban-e-Islam, Deputy Director of Research at the East Azarbaijan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, reported that five research projects are currently underway. "Preliminary results have pinpointed elite genotypes with strong adaptability to

May 1 202612:23

Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran

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Tehran - Researchers in Iran have launched a conservation program to revive the rare Irish bellflower (Moluccella laevis), a species native to Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan. Scientists at the Zarabad Medicinal Plants Research Station - affiliated with the Qazvin Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center - located surviving plants in western Alamut and collected their seeds. The seeds are now being cultivated at the station, with the propagated plants to be reintroduced

May 1 202612:04

Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will help transfer modern knowledge to the field, reducing costs and im

Apr 28 202612:30

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

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Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently cultivated in Iran have been bred by local researchers. “Thanks to decades of research, new varieties withstand climatic stresses

Apr 27 202611:48

New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), along with th

Apr 27 202611:46