Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says

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Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Hurand – A program to plant tissue-cultured sumac saplings has begun in Hurand, a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province, as part of a push for sustainable agriculture and genetic resource protection, according to a provincial official. Masoud Jafarinejad, director of horticulture at the provincial agric

Apr 25 202612:16

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

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

Apr 17 202610:16

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year 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 institut

Apr 16 202608:55

8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank 8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composit

Apr 15 202607:06

AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties

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AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties Tehran – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) said the center is complementing a process aimed at preparing basic rice seed varieties. “In order to improve the quality of rice seeds and boost sustainable development across the country, AREEO has successfully complemented the process of preparing basic rice seed varieties,” the

Mar 18 202603:15

AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency

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AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency Karaj - The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) toured the country's elite sugar beet seed bank and associated facilities in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, assessing progress in native variety development and seed production. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi visited the elite sugar beet seed

Mar 13 202611:17

Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report

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Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report Iran moves to preserve date palm genetic resources: Report Ahvaz – The Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, affiliated to the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, has successfully completed a critical phase of work on its date palm germplasm collection in the southern city. According to a report carried by the official website of the Agriculture Ministry,

Mar 13 202611:11

Iran registers native Najdi sheep in Khuzestan to protect genetic resources

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Iran registers native Najdi sheep in Khuzestan to protect genetic resources Iran registers native Najdi sheep in Khuzestan to protect genetic resources Khuzestan - Iran has launched a program in the southwestern Khuzestan Province to monitor and nationally register the indigenous Najdi sheep, locally known as Oveisi, in a move to safeguard the country’s livestock genetic resources. Bahareh Taheri Dezfuli, project lead at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center, s

Feb 15 202608:35

Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan

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Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan Breeding reform plan helps nomads lift livestock production in Razavi Khorasan Mashhad - A livestock breeding reform program has increased production among nomadic communities in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province by up to 90%, a provincial official said. Mohammad Hossein Jafari, Director General of Nomadic Affairs in the province, said the program has raised breeding efficiency by about 45% through scientific fe

Jan 30 202610:19

Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says

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Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in livestock production, deputy minister says Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced Iran is self-sufficient in livestock products and produces more than domestic demand in many areas. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad stressed the key role of the livestock and poultry sectors in ensuring

Jan 30 202610:03