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

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the countr

May 10 202612:42

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

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

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Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently culti

Apr 27 202611:48

New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deput

Apr 27 202611:46

Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official

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Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Golestan – Camelina, a medicinal-oilseed plant, has been cultivated on nearly 7,000 hectares in Golestan province this year, marking a successful transfer of research from lab to farm, an official said. The initiative, part of Iran's knowledge-based agricultural development policies, aims to make use of saline and low-yield lands. During a visit to

Apr 26 202612:20

4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says

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4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says 4m hectares of Iran’s rangelands restored in 2025, official says Tehran – Iran has restored and preserved four million hectares of its rangelands over the past year (1404), according to the Director General of the Rangeland Affairs Office. Abolghasem Hosseinpour said key achievements include revising management plans for over two million hectares, restoring medicinal plant habitats across 50,000 hectares, and digitizing dat

Apr 17 202610:18

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key pr

Apr 17 202610:16

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29