World Potato Day: Processing industry key to value addition, export growth

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World Potato Day: Processing industry key to value addition, export growth World Potato Day: Processing industry key to value addition, export growth Tehran – Expanding potato processing industries can significantly boost value addition, reduce waste, create jobs, and strengthen agricultural exports, according to the head of Iran’s Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Agro-Industries Development. Marking World Potato Day, Karim Zolfaqari said potatoes are a strategic crop for

May 31 202610:10

Iran among world’s top five most resilient food security systems: Minister

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Iran among world’s top five most resilient food security systems: Minister Iran among world’s top five most resilient food security systems: Minister Tehran – Iran ranks among the world’s five most resilient food security systems, driven by strong domestic production and the ability to withstand economic and environmental challenges, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with agricultural academics and private-sector representatives, Nouri stressed that

May 31 202610:02

AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming

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Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Mazandaran - The head of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a new strategy to sustainably develop aquaculture in the Caspian Sea, with a focus on expanding salmon farming in sea cages. Hamzeh Rostampour called the inaugural sea-cage salmon project in Tonekabon a turning point for the country's aquaculture sector. "Iran's fisheries future lies in sea cages," he said, citing global environmental limi

May 16 202612:22

Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships

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Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Tehran – The CEO of the Agricultural Townships Company said employment preservation, production sustainability, and export development are the three strategic priorities of Iran's agricultural townships in the year 1405 (March 2026–March 2027). Peyman Eskandari said these three axes will guide all agricultural townships nationwide, aligning with the Leader's call to protect j

May 11 202610:48

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

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

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

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