Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech

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Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Terhan – Iranian agricultural scientists have underscored the potential of gene-editing technology as a new generation of crop improvement, saying it could play a vital role in strengthening global food security and helping meet the nutritional needs of a world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. Gholamreza Sal

Jul 7 202608:04

Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes

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Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes Iran identifies cold-tolerant canola, safflower genotypes East Azarbaijan - Researchers in East Azarbaijan , in the northwest of Iran, have successfully identified superior canola and safflower genotypes suited to Iran's cold climates, advancing ongoing breeding programs. Bahman Pasban-e-Islam, Deputy Director of Research at the East Azarbaijan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, reported that five researc

May 1 202612:23

Over 6,600 tons of canola expected to be produced in Khorasan Razavi

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Over 6,600 tons of canola expected to be produced in Khorasan Razavi Over 6,600 tons of canola expected to be produced in Khorasan Razavi MASHHAD – The Director of Crop Cultivation at the Agricultural Organization of Khorasan Razavi, in the northeast of Iran, has forecast that more than 6,600 tons of canola will be harvested from 2,650 hectares of cultivated land in the province. Alireza Erfanian announced that for the upcoming agricultural year, the canola cultivation area in the provin

Apr 4 202610:43

Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation

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Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation Official highlights importance of expansion of Canola cultivation Markazi - Expanding canola cultivation within wheat-based crop rotation systems can significantly boost wheat production while improving soil health and water efficiency, an official says. Mr. Gholi-Pour, Director of Crop Production at the Markazi Provincial Department of Agriculture, said that rotating canola with wheat strengthens soil structure, reduces pests a

Feb 7 202610:37

Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold

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Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman, land of Iran’s green gold Kerman – The southern province of Kerman, covering more than 180,000 square kilometers, is one of Iran’s largest and most diverse agricultural regions. In the southern areas, irrigated wheat remains a key strategic crop, with 45,320 hectares cultivated in 2024 and production exceeding 160,000 tons. The average yield of 3.6 tons per hectare demonstrates strong productivity despite the province’s harsh, arid

Oct 24 202512:26

Iran develops new animal protein supplement

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Iran develops new animal protein supplement Iran develops new animal protein supplement Tehran - Iranian scientists have successfully created a high-value protein supplement for livestock using processed broiler chicken manure—an innovation expected to save the country $100 million annually, a leading researcher announced. Hassan Fazaeli, a faculty member at the Iranian Research Institute of Animal Sciences, confirmed the breakthrough, saying that the new supplement offers a cost-effecti

Apr 4 202503:11

60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture

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60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture 60 percent of global crop production relies on rainfed agriculture Tehran – The executive of Iran's Dryland Crop Production Jumpstart Plan has revealed that a staggering 60% of the world's agricultural products are cultivated on rain-fed lands.Faramarz Azizkarimi, discussing the extent of dryland cultivation in Iran, stated, "Our country has between 8.5 and 9 million hectares of arable dryland. However, only about 6 million

Aug 12 202413:53

Controlling Orobanch, An Important Weed in Rapeseed Fields

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Controlling Orobanch, An Important Weed in Rapeseed Fields Controlling Orobanch, An Important Weed in Rapeseed Fields Controlling Orobanch, An Important Weed in Rapeseed FieldsAccording to the public relations office of the IranianResearch Institute of Plant Protection, researchers in this instituteintroduced integrated methods in Orobanche nana control. Due to therestrictions in sustainable Rapeseed production in the fields infected with theparasitic plant Orobanche nana, Dr. Mehdi Minbashi and

Jan 15 202208:05

Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2022

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Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2022 Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2022 Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2022 The Deputy Minister of Oilseeds Project of the Ministryabout the process of rapeseed cultivation in the fall of this year said: In thefall of this year, 223,000 hectares of rapeseed were planted, of which 201,000hectares are green. Gholam Hossein Khodraei added: Out of the 223,000 hectaresof rapeseed, about 40,000 hectares are rainfed and the rest is irriga

Aug 7 202117:26

Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2021

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Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2021 Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2021 Production of 400,000 tons of rapeseed in 2021 The Deputy Minister of Oilseeds Project of the Ministry ofJihad-Agriculture said about the process of rapeseed cultivation in the fall ofthis year, and stated that: In the fall of this year, 223,000 hectares ofrapeseed were planted, of which 201,000 hectares are green.Gholamhossein Khodraei added: out of 223 thousand hectaresof rapeseed cultivation, about 4

May 25 202115:33