AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture

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AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture AREEO research institute achieves breakthrough in Banana tissue culture Tehran – Researchers at the Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Institute, part of AREEO, have successfully produced tissue-cultured seedlings of the globally popular Grand Nain (G9) banana variety under greenhouse conditions. Boroujerdnia, a faculty member at the institute, led the effort. Evaluations of the seedlings reveal uniform growth, e

May 24 202613:03

Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting

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Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran hosts ECO’s 36th meeting Tehran – The 36th meeting of the Regional Planning Council of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with a focus on the Agriculture Working Group, was held at the organization's secretariat in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The session, chaired by Hassan Momeni, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs and Specialized Organizations at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture, brought together representatives from th

May 19 202611:13

Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher

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Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Sugar beet strategic crop for Iran’s sugar supply: Researcher Ahvaz – Shifting sugar beet farming from spring to autumn in Khuzestan has enabled farmers to capitalize on rainfall and cut irrigation water use, a model now being institutionalized by the province's agricultural research center, a researcher says. Hossein Kazemi, a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, describ

May 18 202611:55

Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector

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Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Iran urges continued FAO tech support for agriculture sector Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has called on the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to maintain its technical support for the country's agricultural sector and to strengthen collaboration on emergency projects. Hassan Momeni, head of the Ministry's Office for International Affairs and Specialized Organizations, made the point during a meeting with the FAO r

May 16 202612:26

Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species

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Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backup version of the National Natural Resources Gene Bank to safeguard the country's plant genetic heritage, according to an official. Mohammad Mahmoudi, head of the Gene Bank group, stated that the backup ensures the preservation of genetic resources in the event of natural disasters or conflic

May 16 202612:24

AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership

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AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership Ardabil – In a landmark move for the country's agricultural sector, Iran has officially begun the operational integration of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies into its fields, led by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). During a provincial visit to Ardabil, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head

May 15 202619:34

Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher

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Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Forage chickpea poised to replace traditional fodder crops: Researcher Tehran – Forage chickpea is expected to become a major component of rainfed crop rotations due to its superior yield, a leading researcher announced. Farhad Ahakpaz, head of the Forage Plants Research Department at Iran's Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, said forage chickpea outperforms other rainfed fodder crops such as grass pea and vetch

May 12 202612:04

Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation

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Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Researcher highlights importance of Fava bean cultivation Tehran - Three new fava bean varieties for animal, poultry, and aquafeed have been introduced by Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), according to the research deputy at the Golestan Agricultural Research Center. Fatemeh Sheikh, a fava bean breeding specialist, said the winter-sown protein crop poses no threat to water or soil resources. &

May 11 202611:39

Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says

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Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Sorghum a strategic breakthrough for sustainable forage production, official says Khuzestan - Sorghum offers a strategic solution for boosting forage production despite water scarcity and climate change, according to a researcher at the Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Hossein Kazemi said that the plant's high tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme heat makes it wel

May 11 202611:30

First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan

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First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan First camel tracking system launched in Khuzestan Shush – A mobile tracking system called "Sarbaniar" has been successfully deployed on camel herds in Shush county, in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, marking a first for Khuzestan province. The system uses GPS trackers on camels and a smartphone app for herders, allowing real-time monitoring of herd location during grazing. Restricted zones such as roads, farmlands, and riv

May 10 202612:47