Agriculture
Iran Ready to Cooperate with IOFS in Livestock Farming, Production of Agricultural Machinery
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh in a meeting with Berik Arin, the director-general of the Islamic Organization for Food Security underlined the country’ preparedness to cooperate with the IOFS in the fields of livestock and poultry, and agricultural machinery production.
Official: 300 Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms Active in Agricultural Sector
TEHRAN (ANA)- The head of the Institute for Breeding and Seed Production and Improvement of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture said that 300 knowledge-based companies are active in the country’s agricultural sector.
Climate Change Threatens Future of Banana Export Industry
TEHRAN (ANA)- Climate change is rapidly reducing the ability of banana producers to supply one of our favorite fruits.
Study Reveals Soil Invertebrates Boost Crop Yields, Soil Health
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in China have recently revealed the vital role soil invertebrates play in enhancing soil fertility, texture, and crop yields, according to an announcement made by the university.
Scientists Uncover Genetic Secrets behind Wheat's North-South Divide in China
TEHRAN (ANA)- Chinese researchers have decoded the genetic puzzle behind the regional characteristics of wheat, explaining why northern Chinese varieties tend to be harder while southern ones are softer.
Bats Play Dey Role in Combating Rice Pests in Southeast Asia
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have demonstrated that Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats not only travels great distances, but also hunt at impressive altitudes of up to 1,600 meters above ground -- the altitude at which many planthoppers fly, which are dreaded insect pests of rice plants.
Iranian Firm Uses Biocontrollers to Reduce Agricultural Pests
TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran has developed methods based on biocontrollers, providing a solution to reduce agricultural pests without using chemical pesticides.
Iran-Made System Helps Smart Agricultural Management
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new system developed by a knowledge-based company has provided innovative solutions for resource management and improving farmers' productivity by reducing water resources and environmental threats.
Iran Records 10% Growth in Production, Exports of Agricultural Machinery
TEHRAN (ANA)- Director General of the Agricultural, Construction and Mining Machinery Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Iran Abouzar Jamshidvand announced 10% growth in agricultural machinery production and exports.
FAO: Global Food Prices Rise 0.5 Percent in November
TEHRAN (ANA)- Global food prices continued to rise in November, though the rate of increase slowed and prices for grains and cereals -- the largest component in the index -- actually fell.
