UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists

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UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists UN declares 2026 International Year of Rangelands, Pastoralists Tehran - The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to highlight the importance of rangelands and pastoral communities in sustainable development; With around 83 million hectares of rangelands and a long tradition of pastoralism and nomadic livelihoods, Iran is expected to play a prominent role in the global initiativ

Jan 5 202611:10

’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’

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’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ ’Perennial grain cultivation worldwide and its feasibility under Iran’s climate conditions’ Tehran - Mounting pressure on water and soil resources, accelerating climate change, land degradation, and rising production costs have placed global agriculture under sustained stress. In response, agricultural researchers and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing approaches that can simultaneously enhance pr

Dec 30 202506:31

Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

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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

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

Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran

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Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran Use of Nano-Selenium gives boost to sweet corn yield in Iran Yasuj - Researchers at an agricultural research center in the southwestern city of Yasuj, in collaboration with Yasuj University, have achieved a significant increase in sweet corn yields through the use of nanotechnology and mycorrhizal fungi. According to Moslem Bahmankar, the lead researcher, the combined application of nano-selenium and mycorrhizal fungi increased the y

Dec 28 202520:07

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Razi Institute says exporting biological products to regional markets

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Razi Institute says exporting biological products to regional markets Razi Institute says exporting biological products to regional markets Alborz - Iran's Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has emerged as a critical center for biological excellence in the Middle East, producing upwards of 250,000 vials of snake and scorpion antivenom annually, according to the head of the prestigious institute. The facility’s entire production lifecycle - including the development and modernizati

Dec 26 202511:32

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Tehran - The head of Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI) says the strategic use of indigenous livestock genetic resources is a critical tool for addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Speaking on the sidelines of a scientific roundtable attended by representatives from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) o

Dec 22 202511:28

Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming

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Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Tehran - An international scientific roundtable on “Climate-Adapted Smart Livestock Farming” was held on Monday under the auspices of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The event brought together delegations from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), along with ambassadors from several Per

Dec 22 202511:23

Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’

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Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’ Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’ Tehran - An innovative Damask rose–based product known as “Black Rosewater” was officially unveiled during Research and Technology Week at the School of Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in the presence of Iran’s Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education. The product has been developed by Asia Medicinal Plants Tissue Culture, a knowledge-based company. Speaking at the unveiling ce

Dec 21 202512:18