Iran exporting irrigation equipment to Russia, Turkey, Persian Gulf states

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Tehran - Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry’s water and soil department said. Safdar Niazi Shahraki said the equipment was exported to 18 countries, mainly in Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Russia, as well as Turkey, Iraq and Persian Gulf states. Speaking at a press conference on the 10th Iran In

Dec 30 202508:04

Plant protection research hidden backbone of national food security: Official

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Tehran - The Deputy for Research, Technology, and Knowledge Transfer at Iran’s Plant Protection Research Institute has highlighted the institute’s extensive efforts in preventing the spread of pests, diseases, and invasive weeds, advancing biological pest control, and monitoring pesticide residues, stressing that plant protection research plays a decisive role in sustaining agricultural production and safeguarding food safety. Hossein Najafi said the institute is carrying out wide-

Dec 30 202506:28

Smart agriculture in 2026: Soil sensors, robotics, economics of connectivity

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Tehran - From climate volatility to labor shortages and rising input costs, agriculture is under acute pressure to become more predictable, more automated and more resource-efficient. By 2026, connected sensing, robotics and precision data platforms will move from pilot projects to core elements of farm operations. Yet their impact depends heavily on the economics of connectivity — a decisive factor shaping adoption, business models and long-term value creation. Soil intelligence becomes t

Dec 30 202506:22

AREEO achieves technical knowledge for plant-based pesticide production

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Tehran - The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO) has successfully developed a microemulsion plant-based pesticide using eucalyptus essential oil, marking a significant step in controlling pistachio psylla infestations. The innovation demonstrated 91% effectiveness while reducing chemical pesticide use by 30%, offering a sustainable solution to protect Iran’s pistachio orchards and strengthen exports to global markets, according to a report carried by the

Dec 28 202520:10

IFO launches national AI-powered center to secure export channels to Europe, Asia

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Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has officially launched the National Center for Smart Technology, Innovation, and Security to digitize 100% of the nation's aquatic services and secure vital export channels to Europe and Asia. The center, recently ratified by the State Administrative and Employment Organization, represents a high-tech pivot in Iran's Seventh National Development Plan. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain-ready traceability, the IFO aims to

Dec 26 202511:38

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium of "Climate-Smart Livestock Adapting to a Changing Environment," Khosrow Naziri, Deputy Director General of the IOFS, said that technical progress must transcend basic biological re

Dec 26 202511:36

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Tehran - The head of Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI) says the strategic use of indigenous livestock genetic resources is a critical tool for addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Speaking on the sidelines of a scientific roundtable attended by representatives from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) on Monday, Hassan Khamisabadi said climate change poses growing challenges to agricultural systems across Islamic countries.

Dec 22 202511:28

Iran uses nuclear science to cultivate fragrant rice

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Tehran - Iranian agricultural scientists are turning to nuclear technology to solve a centuries-old challenge perfecting the aroma of rice, the nation's most vital staple. By utilizing ionizing radiation, researchers are bypassing the limitations of traditional breeding to develop high-yield, extra-fragrant varieties that promise to bolster both food security and market value. Rice is more than a dietary staple in the region; it is a cultural pillar. However, the signature scent of premium r

Dec 22 202511:03

Iran unveils ‘black rosewater’

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Tehran - An innovative Damask rose–based product known as “Black Rosewater” was officially unveiled during Research and Technology Week at the School of Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in the presence of Iran’s Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education. The product has been developed by Asia Medicinal Plants Tissue Culture, a knowledge-based company. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the company’s CEO, Iraj Rastgar, described Black

Dec 21 202512:18

Iran using nuclear tech to combat pistachio pests

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Tehran - Stored-product pests affecting pistachios are among the most serious yet often overlooked threats to the production and export chain of this strategic crop. By leveraging advances in biological science and controlled irradiation, nuclear technology offers a scientifically proven method to disrupt the reproductive cycle of these pests without resorting to chemical pesticides. The issue of pistachio storage pests is deceptively complex. Unlike orchard pests, whose presence and damage

Dec 21 202512:15