Over 1,000 apply for social forestry program in southwest of Iran

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Over 1,000 apply for social forestry program in southwest of Iran Over 1,000 apply for social forestry program in southwest of Iran Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad - A community-based forestry initiative in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, southwest Iran, has attracted 1,071 applicants, with officials now reviewing their requests, the provincial natural resources chief announced. Mr. Mousavian, Director-General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management, said the program will bring 250,000 hectares of

Aug 15 202610:19

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

Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari

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Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Shahr-e Kord – The Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, in the southwest of Iran, said the adoption of modern beekeeping methods has significantly increased honey output in the province. Mehrab Karimi-Pour said that, based on this year’s apiary census, the province hosts more than 304,000 honeybee colonies, a

Dec 14 202510:07

First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur

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First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur First ready-made honeybee feed factory opens in Neyshabur Khorsan Razavi – The first ready-made honeybee feed factory in Khorsan Razavi province has been launched in the city of Neyshabur, situated some 70 km west of Mashhad, according to a provincial official. Ali Mobaraki, the head of the Neyshabur Agricultural Department, announced the launch of the province’s first ready-made honeybee feed factory, marking a significant

Nov 22 202511:28

Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says

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Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says Red meat output in Iran rises, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran’s livestock and poultry sector has recorded sustained growth over the past year, supported by productivity gains, improved feeding models, and stronger farm management practices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, Deputy Minister for Livestock Production, said red meat output has reached 947,000 tons - up 3 percent since the start of

Sep 7 202511:01

Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually

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Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually Iran Veterinary Organization oversees 18m tons of animal products annually Tehran - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization announced that roughly 18 million tons of animal products - including red meat, poultry, eggs, milk, honey, and seafood - are produced each year under strict veterinary supervision to ensure their safety and quality. Alireza Rafieepour further noted that the Ministry of Agriculture is task

Aug 30 202509:27

Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer

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Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Tehran - Iran has secured the fourth spot globally in honey production, thanks to its thriving beekeeping industry, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad reported that according to the 2024 national census, Iranian beekeepers managed 10.8 million honeybee colonies across 92,122 apiaries, producing roughly 128,000 tons of honey. This achievement place

Aug 24 202512:55

East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse

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East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse East Azarbaijan - East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, has become a national hub in beekeeping, boasting the largest number of apiaries in the country and ranking second in overall honey production, according to the head of the provincial Agricultural Organization. Shahram Shafiei announced that honey output in the province is projected to reach 18,00

Aug 22 202508:42

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Tehran - Iran will expand its rangeland management programs by 2 million hectares this year, bringing the total managed area to 47 million hectares, according to the director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization. Abolghasem Hosseinpour added that the country’s rangelands span 82.9 million hectares, including 5.2 million hectares of dense rangel

Aug 19 202511:29

Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey

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Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey Beekeepers in Khorasan Razavi produce 55 tons of spring honey Khorasan Razavi - Beekeepers in Kuhsorkh County, Khorasan Razavi Province, have harvested over 55 tons of spring honey this year, even as severe drought conditions caused production to fall by about 30 percent. According to Hojjat Safarnejad, head of the Kuhsorkh Agricultural Organization, the county is home to around 9,100 beehives managed by 110 active beekeepers, based

Aug 16 202511:31