Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

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Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp

Jun 20 202613:09

IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste

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IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste IAEO chief: Nuclear tech to cut 40m tons of food waste Tehran - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says nearly 40 million tons of agricultural products are lost annually before reaching consumers, stressing that nuclear technology can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and help recover a large share of this food supply. Mohammad Eslami said that around 30 percent of Iran’s agricultural output is lost each year

Jun 13 202612:29

Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector

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Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector Iran, Belarus negotiate development of cooperation in agricultural sector Tehran - The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, during a trip to Minsk, met with the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Belarus and discussed the development of relations between the two countries. According to a report by IRNA on Friday from the Iranian Embassy in Bel

Jun 7 202613:47

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production

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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in hybrid pepper, seed production Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully produced and genetically evaluated pure pepper lines, marking a critical first step toward developing high-yield, high-quality hybrid varieties adapted to the country's diverse climate. According to Sasan Keshavarz, a researcher at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, the process uses reverse engineering and

May 24 202612:50

New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies

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New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies Washington – More than half of American farmers are dissatisfied with current federal policies, according to a new survey that signals growing unrest within a core Republican constituency – the president's own political base. The poll, conducted by Farm Journal in partnership with Amato Advisors, surveyed 974 farmers across 44 states. The findings reveal deep

May 19 202611:20

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

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

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