Cactus pear can play key role in animal feed, academic says

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Semnan – A faculty member of Agricultural Research Education And Extension Department in the central province of Semnan described cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a valuable species of cactus that can play a major role in value chain of animal feed industry. “Although the nutritional value of this cactus is lower compared to other common forages, but it can supply 30 to 40 percent of animal feed as it contains 8 to 10 percent raw protein,” Mohammad Javad Abarghuee told

Jan 18 202610:32

Ways to promote herbal medicine using nanotechnology explored

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Tehran - The headquarters for developing nanotechnology and microtechnology and the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs held a meeting on Tuesday aimed to use nanotechnology for promoting herbal medicine. Damoun Razmjouei, the secretary of the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs, and Emad Ahmadvand, the secretary of the headquarters for developing nanotechnology and microtechnology attended the meeting, IRNA reported. The two

Jan 15 202605:12

Two major Iranian research institutes step up cooperation on next-generation vaccines

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Tehran - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute and the Pasteur Institute of Iran have held a joint coordination meeting to strengthen scientific and operational cooperation, advance next-generation vaccine development, and prepare for the country’s first International Congress on Vaccines and Vaccination, scheduled for May 2027. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both institutions, focused on aligning research priorities and launching joint projects to showcase the co

Jan 6 202611:09

Iranian researchers introduce virus-free citrus seedlings

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Tehran - Researchers at Iran’s Citrus and Subtropical Fruits Research Institute have developed virus-free citrus propagation material and officially introduced two new blood orange varieties, “Aria” and “Irsa,” marking a significant advance in the country’s citrus industry. Speaking at the institute, Sirus Aghajanzadeh, Head of the Citrus and Subtropical Fruits Research Institute, said the two varieties have attracted strong interest from both consumers and

Jan 6 202611:08

UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists

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Tehran - The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to highlight the importance of rangelands and pastoral communities in sustainable development; With around 83 million hectares of rangelands and a long tradition of pastoralism and nomadic livelihoods, Iran is expected to play a prominent role in the global initiative. Morteza Khodagholi, Head of the Rangeland Research Department at Iran’s Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands,

Jan 5 202611:10

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance production sustainability, conserve natural resources, and strengthen long-term food security. One of the most promising innovations in this context is the development and cultivation

Dec 30 202506:31

Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

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Tehran - The Deputy for Research, Technology, and Knowledge Transfer at Iran’s Plant Protection Research Institute has highlighted the institute’s extensive efforts in preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and invasive weeds, advancing biological pest control, and monitoring pesticide residues, stressing that plant protection research plays a decisive role in sustaining agricultural production and safeguarding food safety. Hossein Najafi said the institute is carrying out wide-

Dec 30 202506:28

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a sustainable solution to protect Iran’s pistachio orchards and strengthen exports to global markets, according to a report carried by the

Dec 28 202520:10

Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran

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Yasuj - Researchers at an agricultural research center in the southwestern city of Yasuj, in collaboration with Yasuj University, have achieved a significant increase in sweet corn yields through the use of nanotechnology and mycorrhizal fungi. According to Moslem Bahmankar, the lead researcher, the combined application of nano-selenium and mycorrhizal fungi increased the yield of sweet corn cobs and kernels by approximately 40% under full irrigation. “Even under severe water stress, t

Dec 28 202520:07

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium of "Climate-Smart Livestock Adapting to a Changing Environment," Khosrow Naziri, Deputy Director General of the IOFS, said that technical progress must transcend basic biological re

Dec 26 202511:36