Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties

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Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Iran introduces new hybrid millet varieties Tehran - Researchers at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute (SPII) have achieved a significant milestone, introducing six new hybrid millet varieties to Iranian agriculture for the first time. The announcement, made by SPII Director Mohammad Zamanian, comes as Iran seeks to enhance its food security and agricultural productivity. The newly developed varieties include four forage millet hybr

Mar 4 202503:07

Iran unveils 950 new seed varieties

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Iran unveils 950 new seed varieties Iran unveils 950 new seed varieties Karaj – Iran’s Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute has revealed 950 newly approved agricultural and horticultural seed varieties, the head of the Institute announced. Describing the new seed varieties as the culmination of a decade-long evaluation process, Mohammad Hassan Assareh said that nearly 1,350 varieties underwent rigorous technical testing over the past ten years, with 950 ul

Feb 22 202515:09

Iran ranks second in date production

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Iran ranks second in date production Iran ranks second in date production Tehran - Iran, the world's second-largest date producer, exported 30 percent of its crop this year, generating $400 million in revenue, the head of the National Association of Iranian Dates said on Saturday.Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi told IRNA that Iran produces about 1.4 million tons of dates annually from 300,000 hectares of farmland, ranking behind Egypt in global production."Iran leads the world in date variety, offering a

Feb 18 202510:08

Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties

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Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Iranian research institute introduces 16 new cotton varieties Tehran - The Iranian Cotton Research Institute has announced the successful development and release of 16 new commercial cotton varieties. "These new varieties represent a significant achievement for our research team," Fathi, the head of the breeding research department, said. "They result from years of dedicated research and development to improve c

Jan 29 202510:41

Russia Agriculture Ministry proposes to Iran to establish joint program to breed chickens

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Russia Agriculture Ministry proposes to Iran to establish joint program to breed chickens Russia Agriculture Ministry proposes to Iran to establish joint program to breed chickens Moscow - Russia's Agriculture Ministry has proposed that the delegation of Iran's agricultural ministry consider the possibility of establishing a joint program to breed chickens, a report said. It was announced by the Russian ministry in a press release issued following talks between Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut

Jan 17 202507:17

Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases

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Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases Iran, FAO collaborate to strengthen integrated management of date palm insect pest, diseases Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, has launched an Integrated Management Approach to address the threat of pests and diseases in the country’s da

Jan 5 202512:05

New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation

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New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation New sugar beet varieties introduced to enhance autumn cultivation Tehran – The Deputy of Research and Technology at the Sugar Beet Research and Seed Production Institute announced the registration of 45 new domestic sugar beet varieties in the national plant variety list. Over the past decade, the institute has consistently introduced an average of two new varieties annually. These improved varieties are specifically b

Dec 25 202410:55

Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation

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Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Iran sets new record in rapeseed cultivation Tehran – The head of the Research Institute for Seed and Plant Improvement announced a remarkable 70% surge in rapeseed cultivation during the 2024 crop year. Mohammad Zamanian said the country’s total rapeseed production this year has surged from 145,000 tons to a record 280,000 tons compared to the same period last year. He emphasized the pivotal role of the institute’s Oilseed O

Dec 24 202410:48

Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety

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Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Iran unveils first drought-tolerant safflower variety Tehran – In a significant advancement for Iranian agriculture, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute has successfully developed the country's first drought-resistant safflower variety. This breakthrough, announced by the institute's director, underscores the organization's commitment to improving crop resilience in the face of climate change. To further support this

Dec 23 202416:03

Iranian researchers develop water-efficient cotton varieties

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Iranian researchers develop water-efficient cotton varieties Iranian researchers develop water-efficient cotton varieties Iranian researchers have developed two new cotton varieties that significantly enhance water efficiency, offering a crucial solution to the country's water scarcity. Qorban Qorbani, head of Iran’s Cotton Research Institute, announced that these new varieties can increase water efficiency by up to 20%. “This achievement aligns with the institute's primary o

Dec 22 202411:13