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

De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report

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De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report De-dollarization gains momentum as Tehran, Moscow sign key document amid war: Report Tehran - While fears grew over rising prices of essential goods due to the war, Iran and Russia have unveiled a surprise strategy. The new agreement facilitates the direct entry of grains through a secure northern corridor, marking an end to dollar-driven volatility in the food market. According to a report carried by the offi

Apr 10 202612:27

AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties

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AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties Tehran – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) said the center is complementing a process aimed at preparing basic rice seed varieties. “In order to improve the quality of rice seeds and boost sustainable development across the country, AREEO has successfully complemented the process of preparing basic rice seed varieties,” the

Mar 18 202603:15

Ilam province cultivating potato seeds using mini-tubers, official says

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Ilam province cultivating potato seeds using mini-tubers, official says Ilam province cultivating potato seeds using mini-tubers, official says Ilam – Iran has made substantial strides in potato seed production, with domestic companies in the western province of Ilam now producing a substantial quantity of certified mini-tubers, according to a provincial official. We are cultivating potato seeds using these mini-tubers, noting that the province is ready to share its experience with farme

Mar 16 202612:42

AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency

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AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency Karaj - The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) toured the country's elite sugar beet seed bank and associated facilities in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, assessing progress in native variety development and seed production. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi visited the elite sugar beet seed

Mar 13 202611:17