Iran to launch 2,000 model farms

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Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Iran to launch 2,000 model farms Tehran – Iran will establish some 2,000 model farms as part of nine major agricultural projects under the "Resistance Economy" initiative, a senior agriculture official announced. According to the head of Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), the projects aim to boost productivity and complete the value chain in key sectors, including saffron, pistachios, and rice. "Model farms will

Apr 28 202612:30

Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production

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Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production Yazd Research Center launches agri-voltaic project to boost pistachio production Yazd – Iran's Agricultural Research Center in central Yazd province has implemented an innovative agri-voltaic project, combining solar energy generation with pistachio cultivation to enhance productivity and address water scarcity. The project involves installing solar panels at an optimal height above pistachio trees. This set

Mar 9 202613:42

Iran exports 10,000 tons of pistachios to 67 countries in 9 months

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Iran exports 10,000 tons of pistachios to 67 countries in 9 months Iran exports 10,000 tons of pistachios to 67 countries in 9 months Tehran - Iran exported nearly 100,000 tons of pistachios worth $730 million to 67 countries, including 18 European Union member states, during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year. According to official figures released by Iran’s Customs Administration, the exports included in-shell pistachios, pistachio kernels, green pistachio kerne

Feb 8 202612:16

Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports

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Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports Iran’s pistachio exports jump 80 percent in 2024, FAO reports Tehran - Iran’s pistachio exports surged by 80 percent in 2024, reaching USD 636 million, according to newly released data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The figures show that export revenues rose sharply from approximately USD 353 million in 2023. Export volumes also recorded a significant increase, climbing from 61,000 tons

Feb 2 202606:29

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

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a

Dec 28 202520:10

Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests

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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

Khorasan Razavi province new major pistachio export hub

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Khorasan Razavi province new major pistachio export hub Khorasan Razavi province new major pistachio export hub Khorasan Razavi - Pistachio growers in Khushab County, in Khorasan Razavi province, have produced around 30,000 tons of fresh pistachios this year, with nearly 9,000 tons processed and supplied to domestic and international markets, according to local agricultural authorities. Rahmatollah Nezafat, Acting Director of the Khushab County Agricultural Organization, said pistachio orchar

Dec 13 202511:45

Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade

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Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade Tehran, New Delhi agree to boost agricultural trade Tehran – Iran and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade, plant health standards, and the regulation of imported pesticides during a meeting between India’s ambassador and the head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization. In talks with Indian Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth, Maryam Jalili-Moghaddam highlighted the long-standing commercial ties bet

Dec 10 202504:43

Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste

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Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Expert: Scientific planning can cut 30m tons of agricultural waste Tehran - The head of Food Industry Engineering and Post-Harvest Technologies at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute says more than 30 million tons of Iran’s annual food production is lost before it reaches consumers - a major blow to national food security. Abolfazl Golshan Tafti identified post-harvest waste as one of the country’s most

Nov 21 202510:56