AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties

https://en.maj.ir/-News/AREEO-says-working-on-basic-rice-seed-varieties

Tehran – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) said the center is complementing a process aimed at preparing basic rice seed varieties. “In order to improve the quality of rice seeds and boost sustainable development across the country, AREEO has successfully complemented the process of preparing basic rice seed varieties,” the head of AREEO said. The new basic seed varieties would work as “mother seeds”, an

Mar 18 202603:15

AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan

https://en.maj.ir/editor choice/AREEO-leads-innovative-olive-pest-control-effort-in-Semnan

Semnan - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully spearheaded a field operation to combat the destructive olive psylla pest in Semnan province, located in northern Iran, showcasing its ability to bridge research and practical agricultural solutions. In collaboration with the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, AREEO carried out the project at the Semnan Natural Resources and Animal Affairs Research Station, according to a report carri

Mar 14 202613:00

AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/AREEO-chief-visits-key-seed-bank-in-push-for-self–sufficiency

Karaj - The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) toured the country's elite sugar beet seed bank and associated facilities in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, assessing progress in native variety development and seed production. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi visited the elite sugar beet seed bank, seed storage facilities, and fodder seed processing and sorting workshops at the Sugar Beet Seed Institute. The tou

Mar 13 202611:17

Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran-moves-to-preserve-date-palm-genetic-resources:-Report-

Ahvaz – The Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, affiliated to the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, has successfully completed a critical phase of work on its date palm germplasm collection in the southern city. According to a report carried by the official website of the Agriculture Ministry, the project, which involved detailed mapping and staking of the collection area, marks a key step in a national progra

Mar 13 202611:11

Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production

https://en.maj.ir/--archive-/Yazd-Research-Center-launches-agri–voltaic-project-to-boost-pistachio-production

Yazd – Iran's Agricultural Research Center in central Yazd province has implemented an innovative agri-voltaic project, combining solar energy generation with pistachio cultivation to enhance productivity and address water scarcity. The project involves installing solar panels at an optimal height above pistachio trees. This setup serves a dual purpose protecting trees from direct sunlight during peak heat while allowing agricultural activities to continue beneath, according to a report

Mar 9 202613:42

Iran among world’s top five in boiler production, agriculture minister says

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Iran-among-world’s-top-five-in-boiler-production,-agriculture-minister-says

Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the country ranks second worldwide in dairy cattle breeding and is among the top five producers of broiler chickens globally. Speaking at the 64th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Gholamreza Nouri said that although food security has long been recognized as a strategic priority, international developments over the past three to four years, particularly in the past

Feb 27 202610:32

Iran produces 30m quality-controlled fruit saplings, official says

https://en.maj.ir/editor choice/Iran-produces-30m-quality–controlled-fruit-saplings,-official-says

Tehran - Iran’s licensed nurseries have produced 30 million fruit saplings this year, all under technical and quality supervision, the deputy head of the Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute said. “The output spans pome and stone fruits, nut trees, small fruits, citrus, and tropical and subtropical species. Saplings are marketed under two quality categories fully certified stock and identity-labeled saplings based on producer self-declaration,” Abd

Feb 23 202610:11

Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Agricultural-output-rises-fivefold-since-1979-Islamic-Revolution,-AREEO-head-says

Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEO is pursuing a structural transformation aimed at consolidating the country’s agricultural innovation and technology system through t

Feb 23 202609:43

104 sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

https://en.maj.ir/--archive-/104-sites-recognized-as-Globally-Important-Agricultural-Heritage-Systems

Tehran - The global number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has risen to 104 following the designation of two new sites in Chile, according to Iran’s Agricultural Planning, Economics and Rural Development Research Institute. Chile now hosts three GIAHS sites, while Latin America has 11 across five countries. The first newly recognized system is an integrated camelid herding and Andean farming system

Feb 23 202609:37

Iranian agri-tech firms produce up to 1,500 innovative products

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iranian-agri–tech-firms-produce-up-to-1,500-innovative-products

Tehran - About 650 technology units and knowledge-based firms under Iran’s National Agricultural and Natural Resources Science and Technology Park have developed between 1,000 and 1,500 agricultural technology products, according to the park’s president. Hossein Lotfali-Zadeh said the products cover fields including soil and water management, agricultural engineering, animal sciences, plant protection, and seed technology, with roughly half reaching commercialization. Some produc

Feb 22 202611:19