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

Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships

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Tehran – The CEO of the Agricultural Townships Company said employment preservation, production sustainability, and export development are the three strategic priorities of Iran's agricultural townships in the year 1405 (March 2026–March 2027). Peyman Eskandari said these three axes will guide all agricultural townships nationwide, aligning with the Leader's call to protect jobs, support production, and strengthen the national economy. "Extensive plans are in place to support inv

May 11 202610:48

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

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

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

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 proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats

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Rome – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed that the international community dedicate a "Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations" as a positive alternative to threats of "eliminating civilizations." Speaking Monday at the 38th Near East Regional Conference of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Nouri began by expressing condolences for the martyrdom of Iran's late Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, as well as 168 students in Minab, scientists

Apr 20 202612:40

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key priorities included improving business environments, boosting investment in production and processing, and advancing mechanization. The final statem

Apr 17 202610:16

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated Given the country's circumstances, the institute will carefully pursue and implement the executive policies planned for the year 1405. He added In line with the approved pr

Apr 16 202608:55