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

Markazi province greenhouse exports see major rise

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Markazi province greenhouse exports see major rise Markazi province greenhouse exports see major rise Arak - Greenhouse product exports from Markazi Province, in the center of Iran, reached $16 million this year, up from $4 million in the same period last year, reflecting a fourfold increase, according to an official with the province’s Agricultural Organization. Ahmad Assadi attributed the strong growth to the implementation of a targeted export roadmap, which led to the identification

Dec 14 202510:15

FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran

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FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran FAO urges stronger PPP for enhanced aquaculture productivity in Iran Isfahan - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited a trout farming complex, Abzi Negin Shayan Fereydounshahr, Isfahan Province, to observe aquaculture practices, assess ongoing challenges, and explore potential areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture sector. The FAO delegation, headed by FAO Repr

Dec 14 202510:05

Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan

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Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Iran cultivating drought-tolerant medicinal plant in western Hamedan Hamedan — Capparis, a drought-tolerant medicinal plant with low water requirements, has been introduced for the first time in Asadabad County, situated in Hamedan western province. According to Moslem Hassanabadi, Director of the Asadabad County Agricultural Organization, 30 hectares of local farmland have been allocated to the cultivation of Capparis

Dec 13 202511:40

Iran launches commercial harvest of papaya

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Iran launches commercial harvest of papaya Iran launches commercial harvest of papaya North Khorasan - Iran has begun harvesting papaya, a high-value tropical fruit originally native to the warm climates of Central America. A new papaya greenhouse established at the Imam Reza Greenhouse Complex in North Khorasan Province represents a major research and commercial development, according to a report by the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture. Covering 7,000 square meters, the facil

Dec 12 202508:38

Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon

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Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Iran urges stronger watershed management to protect soil, store carbon Tehran - A senior Iranian agriculture official has underscored the need for comprehensive watershed management and stronger soil protection, citing soil as a pillar of food security and a major carbon sink essential for confronting climate change. Speaking at a World Soil Day event on Monday, Reza Aflatouni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the

Dec 8 202510:08

AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says

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AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says AI essential for confronting climate change, deputy minister says Tehran - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi said Iran must urgently adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to manage the growing impacts of climate change. “Smart agriculture and land management are now indispensable, just as the once-unknown Global Soil Partnership has become a standard international tool. Despite global advanc

Dec 7 202509:41

Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production

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Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production Hamedan province Iran’s key hub for garlic production Hamedan - The western province of Hamedan has strengthened its status as Iran’s leading producer of garlic and shallot, according to the head of the provincial Agriculture Organization. Reza Bahramlou said roughly 3,500 hectares are under cultivation across the province, producing more than 60,000 tons of these crops each year. “Asadabad County, with 100 hectares devoted sp

Dec 6 202511:27

Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals

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Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Healthy soil key to meeting sustainable development goals Tehran – The CEO of the National Water and Soil Company warned that Iran’s soil resources face inherent limitations and growing risks that threaten long-term food security and public health. Ismaeil Hossein-Zehi noted that Iran’s position within the world’s dry and semi-arid belt - combined with its geological structure and diverse terrain - naturally rest

Dec 6 202511:21