Date palm leaves introduced as cost-saving broiler litter

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Bushehr – A new study by the Bushehr Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center shows that dried date palm leaves can serve as an effective and economical litter material for broiler farms, boosting farmers’ income by roughly 10 percent. Presenting the results of the research–extension project, Dr. Abdolmahdi Kabirifard said trials demonstrated that using date palm leaves as broiler bedding improves flock survival, final live weight, and overall producti

Dec 1 202511:17

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister

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Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced that Iranian pomegranates are not only safe but entirely organic, emphasizing that, thanks to researchers’ efforts, no chemical pesticides have been used in the country’s pomegranate orchards. Speaking at the 4th National Saveh Pomegranate Festival, Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEEO, which employs 17% of Iran’s researchers and ac

Nov 30 202512:42

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities identification, conservation, restoration and development, and sustainable use of natural resources. “Our programs are precisely aligned with the Natural R

Nov 29 202511:34

Iran unveils breakthrough method for Asian Sea Bass reproduction

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Tehran – The South Iran Aquaculture Research Institute has announced a significant advancement in artificial reproduction of Asian sea bass, achieved through the use of slow-release synthetic hormone implants. According to the institute’s director, researchers succeeded in dramatically improving breeding outcomes by applying injectable slow-release gonadotropin implants. “This new generation of hormones provides a sustained release over 72 to 96 hours, which boosts fertiliz

Nov 29 202511:32

Iran marks breakthrough in agricultural diplomacy with strategic agreements in Moscow

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural diplomacy took a significant leap forward this week as the Minister of Agriculture concluded a high-level visit to Moscow, securing a series of strategic agreements with Russia and advancing parallel talks with Kazakhstan. During negotiations with senior Russian officials, Iran and Russia finalized a set of key commitments aimed at deepening long-term cooperation. These include lifting quarantine barriers to ease agricultural trade, establishing joint resea

Nov 28 202511:52

Over 100 domestic, foreign firms partake in Urmia Intl Exhibition: Official

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West Azarbaijan - The 16th Urmia International Exhibition of Agricultural Industries and Machinery brought together 100 domestic companies and foreign representatives, a provincial official said. Addressing the closing ceremony of the international function, Mohammadreza Asghari, the head of the West Azarbaijan Agricultural Organization, added that this year’s event placed strong emphasis on technological innovation and supporting knowledge-based firms. “About 25% of exhibitors w

Nov 24 202512:25

First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur

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Khorsan Razavi – The first ready-made honeybee feed factory in Khorsan Razavi province has been launched in the city of Neyshabur, situated some 70 km west of Mashhad, according to a provincial official. Ali Mobaraki, the head of the Neyshabur Agricultural Department, announced the launch of the province’s first ready-made honeybee feed factory, marking a significant step for the region’s growing beekeeping industry. “The facility, located in Soltanabad village in the

Nov 22 202511:28

Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most serious agricultural challenges and stressed that improving storage, transport, packaging and processing systems is essential for achi

Nov 21 202510:56

Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture

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East Azarbaijan - For the first time in Iran, red sumac from Hurand - a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province - has successfully produced fruit using tissue culture techniques, according to a senior researcher at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. Reza Mohammadi, a faculty member at the institute and head of the Tissue Culture Unit at the Northwest and West Agricultural Technology Research Center, announced the breakthrough, noting that traditi

Nov 16 202511:13

Minister hails Razi institute as Iran’s pillar of national health

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Tabriz - Gholamreza Nouri, Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, praised the 102-year-old Razi Institute during a visit to its northwest branch, calling it a “source of national pride” and “one of the country’s most distinguished scientific and health institutions.” The minister underscored the institute’s vital role in safeguarding human and animal health, as well as its significant contribution to the national economy. Highlighting domestic vaccine produ

Nov 15 202510:46