Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses

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Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Iran unveils drought-resistant forage grasses Tehran - Iranian scientists have developed new drought-tolerant forage grasses that require as little as 350 millimeters of annual rainfall, marking the result of two decades of research at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. The project, led by Dr. Babak Nakhoda, focused on breeding low-water, eco-friendly perennial grasses to enhance food security, support livestock production, and prot

Oct 21 202512:37

Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production

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Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production Innovative use of agricultural residues revolutionizes livestock feed production Karaj – The President of the Animal Science Research Institute of Iran announced a major step forward in the development and promotion of advanced technologies for producing Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feed. The initiative, implemented in three forms - silage, compressed blocks, and pellets - aims to optimize the use of agricultura

Oct 8 202509:54

Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields

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Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields Iran to cultivate 250 hectares of clover in northern paddy fields North - Mahmudabad County’s Agriculture Department in north of Iran has announced plans to plant crimson clover on 250 hectares of the region’s paddy fields. Seyed Hossein Eslami, head of the department, said the fall-planted forage crop will be sown after the rice harvest, and that the initiative aims to improve soil fertility, boost forage production

Sep 30 202513:00

Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity.

Sep 20 202508:07

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Tehran - Iran will expand its rangeland management programs by 2 million hectares this year, bringing the total managed area to 47 million hectares, according to the director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization. Abolghasem Hosseinpour added that the country’s rangelands span 82.9 million hectares, including 5.2 million hectares of dense rangel

Aug 19 202511:29

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions

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Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Iran introduces 17 new rainfed crop varieties for cold, temperate, warm regions Tehran – The Dryland Agricultural Research Institute of Iran has announced the release of 17 new rainfed crop varieties developed for cultivation in the country’s cold, temperate, and warm rainfed regions. According to Mozaffar Roustaee, the head o

Jun 24 202521:47

Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province

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Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Green gold of saline lands abundant in Golestan province Golestan - Golestan Province, bordering approximately 130 kilometers of the Caspian Sea coastline, boasts exceptional natural and geographical advantages for cultivating salt-tolerant plants. The head of Golestan Province’s Agricultural Organization, Mohammad Nazeri, emphasized, “Cultivating salt-tolerant plants such as Salicornia, quinoa, and safflower not only e

May 5 202506:51

Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties

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Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Tehran - Researchers at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII) have achieved a significant milestone, introducing six new hybrid millet varieties to Iranian agriculture for the first time. The announcement, made by SPII Director Mohammad Zamanian, comes as Iran seeks to enhance its food security and agricultural productivity. The newly developed varieties include four forage millet hybr

Mar 4 202503:07

Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds

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Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran unveils over 20 new types of improved seeds Iran has unveiled over 20 new types of improved seeds that can withstand drought and climate change. On the eve of Government Week and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, over 20 innovative varieties of improved crop seeds developed by researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture were officially introduced to farmers. Since the

Aug 20 202411:38