Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture

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East Azarbaijan - For the first time in Iran, red sumac from Hurand - a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province - has successfully produced fruit using tissue culture techniques, according to a senior researcher at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. Reza Mohammadi, a faculty member at the institute and head of the Tissue Culture Unit at the Northwest and West Agricultural Technology Research Center, announced the breakthrough, noting that traditi

Nov 16 202511:13

Chabahar fishery emerging as key driver of Iran blue economy

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Chabahar - Chabahar port city in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province is rapidly strengthening its position as a major hub in Iran’s fisheries sector, fueled by rising production, expanding exports, and growing foreign investment, a report says. According to the report carried by official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, the city’s strategic location on the Gulf of Oman, rich marine biodiversity, and direct access to open waters have made the port a central pillar of

Nov 15 202510:36

Razi Institute completes quality control process for new FMD vaccine

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Tehran - The Razi Institute, with a focus on maintaining excellent quality standards and improving production, has carried out the quality control processes for the new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine strain with great precision and sensitivity. Masoud Ghaderi, Deputy for Quality Assurance at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, congratulated the public on National Quality Day and said that the Razi Institute, with more than a century of activity and service, has always placed i

Nov 14 202512:02

Drones, defoliant hormones revolutionizing cotton harvesting in Ardabil, official says

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Ardabil - The use of drone spraying and defoliant hormones has revolutionized mechanized cotton harvesting in Iran’s Moghan region, located in Ardabil, a mountainous province with lush landscape in northwest Iran, cutting costs and boosting product quality, according to the head of the Technical and Engineering Research Department at the Ardabil Agricultural Research Center. Jebraeel Taghinejad said that these innovations have led to more uniform boll opening, a 40–50% reduction in

Nov 10 202509:18

Sistan-Baluchestan launches global exports of greenhouse grown produce

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Sistan-Baluchestan – Sistan-Baluchestan province, in the southeast of Iran, has begun harvesting and exporting its greenhouse-grown produce to international markets, marking a new phase in agricultural development. According to Alireza Dahmorde, Head of the Sistan-Baluchestan Agriculture Organization, so far 50 tons of eggplants have been exported to Russia in three shipments, with a fourth currently being loaded. “Under a 30-hectare contract farming program in Khash, Mirjaveh, a

Nov 9 202510:36

North Khorasan to expand agricultural exports to Turkmenistan

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North Khorasan - North Khorasan, situated in northeastern Iran, is stepping up efforts to deepen agricultural cooperation with Turkmenistan’s Ahal Province, focusing on boosting exports and joint ventures across multiple sectors. Mohammad Mohammadzadeh, Head of the North Khorasan Agricultural Organization, highlighted the province’s strong capacities in crop cultivation, orchards, agro-industries, greenhouse products, and particularly the breeding of purebred Turkmen horses. Spea

Nov 8 202509:21

Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran and Norway are set to deepen their cooperation in the fisheries sector, focusing on technical exchange, joint investment, and expanded private-sector partnerships, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization. In a meeting with Alireza Jahangiri, Iran’s new ambassador to Norway, Hamzeh Rostampour discussed ways to strengthen bilateral collaboration in areas such as aquaculture, fish processing, and marine technology transfer. He praised Norway’s glob

Nov 7 202512:02

Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agriculture

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced a new justice-oriented development plan, merit-based management, and stronger support for producers as key priorities of the ministry. Speaking at a meeting attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref, Gholamreza Nouri said the first justice-based agricultural development document has been drafted, focusing on sustainable use of water and soil resources. He noted that connecting farmers to global markets has prevented produc

Nov 7 202511:59

Iran Plant Protection Organization bans highly toxic insecticide

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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 by Bayer CropScience (Germany) - has been banned due to its high toxicity to humans, animals, and pollinators. Officials said t

Nov 7 202511:57

Iran exports apples to over 30 countries, official says

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Tehran - Iran exported more than one million tons of apples and related products valued at over $300 million to more than 30 countries in 2024, according to the head of the country’s Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries. Karim Zolfaqari said 1,277 active facilities across the country are engaged in fruit grading, packaging, and processing, with a combined nominal capacity exceeding seven million tons. These facilities, he said, play a vital role in reducing waste, impro

Nov 4 202509:38