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

Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships

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Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Iran targets export growth via agricultural townships Tehran – The CEO of the Agricultural Townships Company said employment preservation, production sustainability, and export development are the three strategic priorities of Iran's agricultural townships in the year 1405 (March 2026–March 2027). Peyman Eskandari said these three axes will guide all agricultural townships nationwide, aligning with the Leader's call to protect j

May 11 202610:48

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’s pistachio exports jump 250 percent in 1 month, deputy minister says

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Iran’s pistachio exports jump 250 percent in 1 month, deputy minister says Iran’s pistachio exports jump 250 percent in 1 month, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports surged 250% in March (Farvardin) compared to the same month last year, despite the closure of southern Persian Gulf borders, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Exports rose from around 1,500 tons last year to 5,363 tons this March, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture af

May 9 202612:11

Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes

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Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Tehran – Researchers at Iran's Forests and Rangelands Research Institute have identified 40 genotypes of damask rose across the country, which now await official registration. Mohammad Hossein Lebaschi, a faculty member at the institute, said the genotypes were collected from various provinces and studied in specialized gardens. “The research has determined which genotypes perform best in terms of q

May 9 202612:01

Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers

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Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has announced an 8% increase in the delivery of chemical fertilizers to farmers this cropping year, emphasizing that domestic production will play a greater role in ensuring the country's food security. Gholamreza Nouri said that thanks to the implementation of a national cropping pattern and favorable rainfall, th

May 9 202612:00

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44

Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years

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Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years Tehran – Iranian researchers have cut breeding cycles for horticultural crops by up to eight years using modern molecular techniques, including marker-assisted selection and CRISPR gene editing, to produce seedless, disease-resistant varieties, a senior scientist announced. Noushin Kazemi, Head of the Growth Center at the Horticultural Sciences Research Institute, identified marker

May 8 202606:43

Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran

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Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Tehran – Iran is embracing plant factories as a groundbreaking solution for producing healthy, residue-free agricultural products, particularly leafy vegetables, a leading horticultural researcher has announced. A new frontier in Iranian agriculture is emerging from controlled-environment chambers that experts say could revolutionize how fresh produce is g

May 8 202606:41

Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricu

May 8 202606:40