Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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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

Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official

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Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official Future of Iran’s exports lies in organic products: Official Tehran - The future of Iran’s export growth depends on expanding health-oriented and organic production, according to the head of the Iran Organic Association. Speaking at the 14th Iran Organic Exhibition, Seyed Reza Noorani said that while the concept of organic products was little known in 2006, it has now become a national priority, with growing demand among patients

Nov 3 202511:15

Iran expands global ties in biological pest control

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Iran expands global ties in biological pest control Iran expands global ties in biological pest control Isfahan – Iran’s Plant Protection Organization is expanding international cooperation in biological pest management, with new partnerships underway with several countries that have achieved notable success in eco-friendly pest control, announced the organization’s president. Speaking on the eve of National Plant Protection Day at the annual conference of provincial plant pr

Oct 18 202512:41

Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust

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Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Iranian scientists reach 99 percent accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust Mashhad - Iranian researchers have achieved up to 99% accuracy in detecting wheat yellow rust using aerial imaging and advanced image-processing technologies, according to the Khorasan Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Center. Lead researcher Mohammad Hossein Saeedi-Rad said the project combined both laboratory and field experiment

Sep 14 202509:48

150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official

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150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official 150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official 150 tons of fresh dates harvested in Fars Province: Official Zarrin Dasht — The date harvest season is underway in Zarrin Dasht, Fars Province, with 150 tons of fresh dates already making their way to local markets, offering a flavorful prelude to the summer season. According to Mehdi Yousefi, Director of the Agricultural Organization in Zarrin Dasht, harvesting has beg

Aug 13 202514:26

The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59

Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions

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Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions Iranian drones on rise: From agriculture to rescue missions Tehran - Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations. Drones have become one of the most intelligent tools in the

Jul 12 202508:23

Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials

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Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Iran expands IPM for rice after successful trials Tehran – Following successful pilot programs, Iran is scaling up the use of integrated pest management (IPM) in rice cultivation, which has demonstrated a reduction in chemical pesticide use, said the head of the Plant Protection Research Institute. Shahram Naeimi, speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture news portal on World Plant Health Day, highlighted the strategic importance of the

May 14 202521:31

 Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade

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Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Iran, FAO hold joint workshop on pistachio safety, trade Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a specialized workshop on “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”. The workshop wrapped up on April 16. It brought together 75 key stakeholders from across the pistachio sector to de

Apr 21 202506:18

Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming

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Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Iran taking measures to advance sustainable farming Tehran – The head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) announced significant progress in sustainable farming practices through improved resource management. "We have implemented effective measures to safeguard natural resources while advancing sustainable production management,” Gholamreza Golmohammadi said. Referring to the initiatives,

Mar 24 202508:01