Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Plant-protection-research-hidden-backbone-of-national-food-security:-Official-

Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official Tehran - The Deputy for Research, Technology, and Knowledge Transfer at Iran’s Plant Protection Research Institute has highlighted the institute’s extensive efforts in preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and invasive weeds, advancing biological pest control, and monitoring pesticide residues, stressing that plant protection

Dec 30 202506:28

Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests

https://en.maj.ir/--Archive-/Iran-using-nuclear-tech-to-combat-pistachio-pests

Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests Tehran - Stored-product pests affecting pistachios are among the most serious yet often overlooked threats to the production and export chain of this strategic crop. By leveraging advances in biological science and controlled irradiation, nuclear technology offers a scientifically proven method to disrupt the reproductive cycle of these pests without resorting to chemical pesticides. The issue

Dec 21 202512:15

Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-establishes-first-national-AI-Task-Force-for-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources

Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Tehran — Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has launched the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources, a landmark initiative aimed at enabling smart management of agricultural production, water resources, pests, and c

Dec 16 202511:06

Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade to be facilitated

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran–Uzbekistan-agricultural-trade-to-be-facilitated

Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade to be facilitated Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade to be facilitated Tehran - During a meeting between the heads of the Plant Protection Organizations of Iran and Uzbekistan, emphasis was placed on developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of plant quarantine, pest control, and facilitating the safe trade of agricultural products. Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam, head of the Iranian Plant Protection Organization, in her meeting and conversation with Ibrohim Er

Dec 16 202510:59

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Regional,-Intl-cooperation-crucial-to-combat-desert-locusts:-Deputy-minister-

Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Regional, Intl cooperation crucial to combat desert locusts: Deputy minister Tehran - Addressing destructive pests, particularly desert locusts, requires strong international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries, According to the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture affairs. Mohammad-Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the importance of protecting horticultural and strategic crops such as citrus, date

Dec 7 202509:46

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iranian-pomegranates-healthy,-fully-organic:-Deputy-minister-

Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister Iranian pomegranates healthy, fully organic: Deputy minister Tehran - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced that Iranian pomegranates are not only safe but entirely organic, emphasizing that, thanks to researchers’ efforts, no chemical pesticides have been used in the country’s pomegranate orchards. Speaking at the 4th Nati

Nov 30 202512:42

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says

https://en.maj.ir/late/Olive-groves-key-solution-to-global-climate-crisis,-senior-Iranian-official-says

Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Olive groves key solution to global climate crisis, senior Iranian official says Tehran - Marking Iran’s National Olive Day, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi highlighted the critical role of olive cultivation in addressing the global climate crisis. Boroumandi said olive groves are “part of the global solution” to climate change, noting their capacity to absorb and store carb

Nov 29 202511:28

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Iran-Plant-Protection-Organization-bans-highly-toxic-insecticide-

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide Tehran - Iran’s Plant Protection Organization has removed the insecticide Oxydemeton-methyl from the national list of approved pesticides, citing serious health and environmental risks. According to a resolution passed by the organization’s Pesticide Supervision Board on October 12, 2025, the product - commercially known as Metasystox EC 25% and produced

Nov 7 202511:57

AEOI head highlights importance of radiation tech in agriculture

https://en.maj.ir/late/AEOI-head-highlights-importance-of-radiation-tech-in-agriculture

AEOI head highlights importance of radiation tech in agriculture AEOI head highlights importance of radiation tech in agriculture Ardebil – Radiation technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of agricultural products, reducing waste, and boosting productivity, according to the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI). Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Northwest Radiation Center in Ardabil Province, Mohammad Eslami expressed gratit

Oct 20 202508:08

Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says

https://en.maj.ir/late/Nuclear-tech-key-to-strengthening-food-security,-Agriculture-Minister-says

Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says Nuclear tech key to strengthening food security, Agriculture Minister says Ardabil – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the strategic role of nuclear technology in boosting food security and supporting farmers, calling it a powerful tool to address climate challenges and enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Northwest Radiation Processing Center, Gholamreza No

Oct 18 202512:44