Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44

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 to expand coastal green belts, forest parks

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Iran to expand coastal green belts, forest parks Iran to expand coastal green belts, forest parks Tehran – The head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced plans to expand forest parks across the country, saying the initiative will both enhance protective coverage of natural areas and provide better recreational and tourism services for the public. Highlighting the organization’s core policies, Reza Aflatooni said, "One of our major prioritie

May 4 202612:52

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

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Researc

May 2 202612:43

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

Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran

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Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran Tehran - Researchers in Iran have launched a conservation program to revive the rare Irish bellflower (Moluccella laevis), a species native to Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan. Scientists at the Zarabad Medicinal Plants Research Station - affiliated with the Qazvin Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center - located surviving plants in western Alamut and collected the

May 1 202612:04

Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

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Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan, a hub for tobacco cultivation Gilan – Iran's northern province of Gilan produces 600 tons of high-quality tobacco each year, supporting both the local economy and a major tobacco processing facility, a senior agricultural official said. Saleh Mohammadi, head of Gilan's Agriculture Organization, said tobacco cultivation provides jobs for 600 people in the province; The crop supplies raw material to a major local processing plant, helping reduce

Apr 28 202612:38