North Khorasan resumes exports of honey bee colonies, queen bees to Armenia

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North Khorasan resumes exports of honey bee colonies, queen bees to Armenia North Khorasan resumes exports of honey bee colonies, queen bees to Armenia Bojnord — The city of Bojnurd in North Khorasan province exported 700 honey bee colonies and 100 queen bees to Armenia during the first five months of the current Iranian year, marking the resumption of the province’s bee exports after a year-long interruption. Mohsen Shad-Del, head of the Quarantine and Biosecurity Department at No

Sep 6 202612:16

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

West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge

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West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge West Azarbaijan honey harvest to surge Tehran – Iran's northwestern province of West Azarbaijan is poised for a significant honey harvest this year, with production expected to rise by 10%. The province’s robust beekeeping industry, encompassing 6,561 apiaries and over 1.5 million bee colonies, is driving this growth, according to Parviz Bostanchi, the deputy head of the province’s Agriculture Department for improving livestock product

Nov 2 202413:45

Iran honey production per capita soars

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Iran honey production per capita soars Iran honey production per capita soars Tehran – Iran has solidified its position as a global leader in honey production, boasting a per capita output of 1.415 kilograms, according to a senior official with the Agriculture Ministry. This impressive figure exceeds the country's domestic consumption, underscoring its role as a significant exporter. Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, also put the country&r

Sep 7 202407:15

Iran honey exports experiencing rapid growth

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Iran honey exports experiencing rapid growth Iran honey exports experiencing rapid growth Tehran – Iran's honey production and exports have been thriving with the country shipping over 1,469 tons of honey in the past year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the country's beekeeping sector employs a significant workforce of 155,000 people, operating in 94,932 apiaries. The government is now aiming to further boost honey production by increasing the yield per colony to three to four

Aug 29 202405:58

Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security

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Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Deputy Minister highlights importance of livestock production in food security Iran's Deputy Minister of Livestock Affairs emphasizes the importance of the livestock industry for food security and economic growthMohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad said, “Providing a significant portion of the protein required for the community, creating value-added and employment in rural, nomadic, and urban communities, attracting pr

Aug 27 202411:47

Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually

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Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually Iran honey exports reach $5.6 million annually Tehran - Iran's beekeeping industry continues to thrive, with the country exporting a significant quantity of high-quality honey in the past year. According to Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Productions Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad, the country exported 1,469 tons of honey valued at $5.6 million during the Iranian calendar year ending March 19, 2024 The deputy minist

Aug 24 202410:32

Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time

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Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time Iran produces avian influenza H5 antigen for first time The director of research and diagnosis of poultry, bee, silkworm, and wildlife diseases at the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute announced that the institute's researchers have produced the avian influenza H5 antigen for the first time in the country. "Antigens are biological products and essential diagnostic tools in laboratories. In the case of avian influenza H5 viruses, w

Aug 10 202415:53

Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry

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Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry Iran boasts thriving beekeeping industry Iran is home to a robust beekeeping industry, employing over 155,000 people across the country, according to the Agriculture Ministry. This workforce is spread across nearly 95,000 apiaries, Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, said. The nation has solidified its position as a global honey powerhouse, ranking as the world’s third-largest producer, as per UN Food a

Jul 29 202412:10

Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture

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Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture Iran debuts AI-powered Captain Bee drone for smart agriculture Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, unveiled a new agricultural innovation at the recent Abadiran exhibition in Tehran - the "Captain Bee" sprayer drone. Developed by Sirang Co., an Iranian knowledge-based company, Captain Bee boasts unique wing designs and utilizes photovoltaic (PV) technology for extended flight times and improved performance. Rez

Jun 16 202407:27