Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub

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Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan province now Iran’s silk production hub Gilan - The northern province of Gilan produced some 406 tons of fresh silk cocoons this year, resulting in an estimated 65 tons of raw silk, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Saleh Mohammadi said 10,870 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed to farmers at a regulated price of 400,000 rials per box under a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pricing Council.

Dec 27 202510:49

Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming

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Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Tehran - An international scientific roundtable on “Climate-Adapted Smart Livestock Farming” was held on Monday under the auspices of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The event brought together delegations from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), along with ambassadors from several Per

Dec 22 202511:23

Mazandaran citrus exports top 44,000 tons

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Mazandaran citrus exports top 44,000 tons Mazandaran citrus exports top 44,000 tons Mazandaran – The northern Mazandaran Province has exported more than 44,000 tons of citrus fruits, setting a new record, the acting head of the Mazandaran Agriculture Organization announced. Asadollah Teymouri said that as of December 17, 2025, kiwifruit accounted for the largest share of exports, with 954 consignments totaling about 20,092 tons. India was the main destination, receiving more than 8,000 t

Dec 22 202511:18

Kurdistan exports 600 tons of aquatic products annually: Official

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Kurdistan exports 600 tons of aquatic products annually: Official Kurdistan exports 600 tons of aquatic products annually: Official Sanandaj — Kurdistan Province produces 5,577 tons of aquatic products annually, with around 600 tons exported to domestic and international markets, according to the head of Kurdistan Agriculture Organization. Negin Moradnejad said production is carried out through three cold-water fish farming complexes, along with a number of small-scale and individual uni

Dec 21 202512:13

Iranian Ministry of Agriculture releases guidelines on extraterritorial agriculture

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Iranian Ministry of Agriculture releases guidelines on extraterritorial agriculture Iranian Ministry of Agriculture releases guidelines on extraterritorial agriculture Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has released a statement, providing details to individuals and entities interested in extraterritorial agricultural activities. According to the statement published by the ministry’s official website recently, the announcement was issued in line with Cabinet decisions and the o

Dec 21 202512:10

Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan

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Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan Over 50,000 tons of kiwi fruits exported from Gilan Gilan - The head of the Gilan Province Agriculture Organization said that approximately 150,000 tons of kiwi fruit have been stored in cold storage facilities across the northern province, while 50,000 tons have been exported, generating an estimated $80 million in revenue. Saleh Mohammadi stressed the importance of proper harvest timing, noting that orchardists should prevent the fruit&rsq

Dec 20 202510:45

Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted

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Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad added: “Based on the results of the apiary ce

Dec 20 202510:17

Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production

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Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production Iran ranks first globally in Damask rose production Tehran - Damask rose, also known as the Isfahan rose, has been cultivated in Iran for centuries and is celebrated as the country’s national flower due to its profound cultural and historical significance. The rose, with colors ranging from light pink to bright red, belongs to the Rosaceae family, and its fresh and dried flowers and buds are widely utilized. The plant is also highly dro

Dec 19 202507:01

Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting

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Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting Abu Dhabi - Hassan Momeni, Director General of Scientific Communications and International Cooperation at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), represented Iran and the West Asia–North Africa (WANA) region at the 23rd meeting of the CGIAR System Council. The summit, held in Abu Dhabi,

Dec 19 202506:52

Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Iran establishes first national AI Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources Tehran — Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) has launched the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Task Force for Agriculture and Natural Resources, a landmark initiative aimed at enabling smart management of agricultural production, water resources, pests, and c

Dec 16 202511:06