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

Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture

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Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture Iran marks 59th anniversary of PPO, a strategic pillar for agriculture Tehran – As Iran marks the 59th anniversary of its Plant Protection Organization (PPO), the agency's head has underscored its strategic role in safeguarding the nation's agricultural production through pest monitoring, pesticide regulation, early warning systems, and international cooperation. Maryam Jalili Moghaddam described plant protection expe

May 3 202609:51

Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats

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Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats Iran proposes Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations instead of Elimination of Civilizations threats Rome – Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed that the international community dedicate a "Decade of Ancient Agricultural Civilizations" as a positive alternative to threats of "eliminating civilizations." Speaking Monday at the 38th Near East Regional C

Apr 20 202612:40

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

Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says

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Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says Bojnourd – After 30 years of research, seven fast-growing poplar varieties have been introduced to farmers in Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, to boost wood cultivation, an official says. Ali Bozorgmehr, a researcher at the North Khorasan Agricultural Research Center, said that out of 100 poplar cultivars studied at the Bojnourd center, 21 wer

Apr 11 202612:02

AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan

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AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan AREEO leads innovative olive pest control effort in Semnan Semnan - The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully spearheaded a field operation to combat the destructive olive psylla pest in Semnan province, located in northern Iran, showcasing its ability to bridge research and practical agricultural solutions. In collaboration with the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, AREEO ca

Mar 14 202613:00

Iran seeks stronger agricultural ties with Tanzania

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Iran seeks stronger agricultural ties with Tanzania Iran seeks stronger agricultural ties with Tanzania Tehran – The head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization called for expanded cooperation with Tanzania in agriculture and plant protection, focusing on plant quarantine, joint pest control, and trade facilitation. Speaking with Tanzanian economic and scientific figure Azim Doji, Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam highlighted shared challenges like desert locust infestations and proposed jo

Feb 17 202608:13

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

Eight new plant-based pesticides near market entry

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Eight new plant-based pesticides near market entry Eight new plant-based pesticides near market entry Tehran - The Head of the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection announced that eight new plant-based pesticides have entered the final stages of development, signaling progress in expanding sustainable pest control solutions for the agricultural sector. Mohammad-Reza Safarnejad said that 14 plant-based pesticides are currently in use in Iran, including two domestically produced and 12

Jan 20 202610:22

800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says

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800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says 800,000 tons of wheat seed treated, official says Tehran - The Director General of the Office of Forecasting and Control of Harmful Agents at Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has announced that 800,000 tons of wheat seed have been treated since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (ends on March 20). Akbar Ahangaran highlighted the strategic importance of the operation, describing seed treatment as the most fundamen

Jan 20 202609:23