Iran, Belarus move to expand agricultural science, tech ties

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Iran, Belarus move to expand agricultural science, tech ties Iran, Belarus move to expand agricultural science, tech ties TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus are seeking to deepen scientific, technological and trade cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on technology transfer, knowledge-based companies and technical exchanges. The issue was discussed at a meeting between Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, deputy agriculture minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organiza

Sep 15 202610:47

Iran cuts agriculture’s reliance on petroleum fuels by 61 percent

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Iran cuts agriculture’s reliance on petroleum fuels by 61 percent Iran cuts agriculture’s reliance on petroleum fuels by 61 percent TEHRAN – Iran has cut the agricultural sector’s reliance on petroleum products by 61.2%, significantly reshaping its energy mix under the country’s development plans, an Agriculture Ministry official said. Abolfazl Faraji, deputy head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), said petroleum products accounted for

Sep 15 202610:44

Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official

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Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Iran’s livestock sector accounts for 35 percent of agriculture: Official Tehran – Iran’s livestock sector accounts for more than 3% of GDP and about 35% of the country’s agricultural sector, the head of the Animal Science Research Institute said. Hassan Khamis-Abadi said the sector is vital to food security and employment and has the potential to contribute more than 18 million tons to agricultural produ

Sep 15 202610:38

Iran eyes sugar self-sufficiency through autumn beet cultivation

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Iran eyes sugar self-sufficiency through autumn beet cultivation Iran eyes sugar self-sufficiency through autumn beet cultivation TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production while reducing agricultural water consumption by expanding autumn sugar beet cultivation and developing alternative natural sweeteners, a senior agricultural research official said. Abazar Rajabi, head of the Sugar Beet Seed Research and Improvement Institute, said the strategy is part of

Sep 13 202612:18

Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister

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Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Iran’s agricultural output rises by 7m tons: Deputy minister Tehran – Iran's crop and horticultural production increased by 7 million tons over the past year, despite drought, erratic rainfall, economic challenges, sanctions, and wartime conditions, according to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Crop Production. Speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute in Maragheh, Majid Anjafi

Sep 8 202612:09

Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official

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Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official Markazi province Iran’s sole bean genetic reserve: Official Markazi – Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, is the only repository of Iran's bean genetic resources, housing between 1,800 and 2,000 genotypes, according to the head of the province's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center. Dr. Davoudi-Rad said that the province also holds the country's most important backup pomegranate gene bank in Save

Sep 8 202612:02

Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future

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Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future Tehran – The resurgence of Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran, has reignited hopes for Iran's Artemia industry, with officials pushing for expanded farming operations and the use of unconventional water sources to build a sustainable, export-oriented sector. Lake Urmia, the sole natural habitat of the endemic Artemia urmiana, has risen by over one m

Sep 8 202612:00

Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming

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Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Iran introduces 150 new crop varieties for dryland farming Maragheh — Iran’s Dryland Agricultural Research Institute has introduced nearly 150 new crop varieties, highlighting the growing role of dryland farming in strengthening the country’s food security. Speaking at the institute’s 32nd annual gathering in Maragheh, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Deputy for Research and Technology at the Agricultural Research, Ed

Sep 7 202609:59

Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian

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Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian Sturgeon breeding revolution: Micro-caesarean techniques bring Beluga back to the Caspian Sari – Iran's Shahid Rajaei Aquatic Genetic Resources Conservation and Restoration Center is pioneering a sturgeon breeding revolution, employing advanced methods such as "micro-caesarean" surgery and microchip tagging to safeguard and rebuild the Caspian Sea's dwindling sturgeon populations. Seyed Ali-Asghar B

Sep 6 202611:49

Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought

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Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought Iran’s agricultural sector records 5.5 percent growth despite drought Tehran - Iran’s agricultural sector grew by 5.5% and increased production by 9 million tons over the past year, despite drought and other challenges, a senior agriculture official said. Mohammad Gol-Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, said the sector also achieved arou

Aug 31 202608:54