Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39

Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent

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Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Camelina cultivation in Golestan surges 600 percent Golestan - The area under camelina cultivation in Golestan province's rain-fed lands has reached over 6,000 hectares, a 600% jump from last year, according to the head of the province's Agricultural Organization. Ebrahim Hezarjaribi said the oilseed crop has gained a key position in the local cropping pattern due to its drought tolerance, low production costs, suitability for rain-fed farmin

May 11 202611:33

Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says

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Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Khuzestan - Sorghum offers a strategic solution for boosting forage production despite water scarcity and climate change, according to a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Hossein Kazemi said that the plant's high tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme heat makes it wel

May 11 202611:30

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the countr

May 10 202612:42

Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers

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Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has announced an 8% increase in the delivery of chemical fertilizers to farmers this cropping year, emphasizing that domestic production will play a greater role in ensuring the country's food security. Gholamreza Nouri said that thanks to the implementation of a national cropping pattern and favorable rainfall, th

May 9 202612:00

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44

Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years

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Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years 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

May 8 202606:43

Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran

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Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran 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 g

May 8 202606:41

Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricu

May 8 202606:40

Iran reports major agricultural milestones

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Iran reports major agricultural milestones Iran reports major agricultural milestones Tehran – Iranian agricultural authorities have announced a series of significant developments over the past week, including the introduction of two new drought-resistant wheat cultivars, full absorption of mechanization loans in key provinces, and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp for a national reforestation drive. Iran’s agricultural sector witnessed a range of positive developments in the

May 8 202606:38