Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heav

Dec 30 202506:22

Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar

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Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar Tehran – The third international Tuna Conference is scheduled to be held in January 2026 in Iran's southeastern port city of Chabahar. The Iranian Fisheries Organization, in partnership with the Iran Canning Industry Syndicate and the Chabahar Free Zone Organization, will host the Third International Tuna Conference and Exhibition on January 21–22, 2026. The event will be held at the

Dec 28 202519:56

Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent

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Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Tehran- Iran’s farmed shrimp production has risen by 37 percent so far in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026) compared to the same period last year, surpassing 50,000 tons, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics at the organization, said the total area under shrimp culti

Dec 26 202511:22

Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Tehran — Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has launched the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources, a landmark initiative aimed at enabling smart management of agricultural production, water resources, pests, and c

Dec 16 202511:06

Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary

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Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary Iran to attend 2026 Intl. Rangelands and Pastoralists Conference in Hungary Tehran - Iran will participate in the 2026 International Rangelands and Pastoralists event in Hungary, following the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, a senior official announced. Abolghasem Hosseinpour, Director General of the Rangelands Affairs Office at the Natural Resources a

Dec 15 202511:47

Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says

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Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says Domestic wheat demonstrates strong quality, Agriculture Ministry says Tehran - A senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture affirmed the high quality of domestically produced wheat, emphasizing its strategic role in safeguarding the country’s food security. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production, said Kurdistan Province possesses significant untapped potential for agricultural growth and stressed the n

Dec 8 202510:19

2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February

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2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February 2nd Intl Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates slated for February Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies, and gl

Dec 7 202509:27

Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce

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Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce Sistan-Baluchestan – Sistan-Baluchestan province, in the southeast of Iran, has begun harvesting and exporting its greenhouse-grown produce to international markets, marking a new phase in agricultural development. According to Alireza Dahmorde, Head of the Sistan-Baluchestan Agriculture Organization, so far 50 tons of eggplants have been exported

Nov 9 202510:36

SAT1 serotype 3

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SAT1 serotype 3 Iran develops vaccine for new FMD strain Tehran – The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has produced the vaccine seed for the SAT1 serotype 3 strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), enabling the supply of five million doses by January 2026, said the head of the institute’s FMD vaccine production department. Seyed Mahmoud Azimi said that the SAT1 strain was identified and isolated for the first time in Iran after being detected in Tehran Province. He said t

Nov 4 202509:43

Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Tehran – The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, aiming to raise global awareness about the critical role of grasslands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems and supporting rural livelihoods, according to Tarahom Behzad, Dire

Oct 14 202523:02