Tehran to host major Damask Rose conference

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Tehran to host major Damask Rose conference Tehran to host major Damask Rose conference Tehran - The “Iran, the Homeland of Damask Rose” conference will be held on November 17 at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Iraj Rastgar, the conference secretary and head of the Iran Damask Rose Museum, described the Damask rose as Iran’s national flower and a centuries-old cultural heritage. “For thousands of years, the Damask rose has held a special place in the economic,

Nov 15 202510:41

Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production

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Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Ahvaz – Khuzestan Province has solidified its position as Iran’s national hub for cut flower production, contributing significantly to both domestic supply and export markets. According to Javad Soltani-Kazemi, head of the Khuzestan Agricultural Organization, the province produces over 170 million stems of flowers and ornamental plants annually, earnin

Aug 4 202508:14

Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations

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Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations Kunming - Agriculture ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states gathered on Wednesday in Kunming, Yunnan province, for the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, pledging to deepen agricultural cooperation and policy coordination across the region. Under the theme "Robust Policy Exchange for a Closer SCO Family of Agriculture", the meeting

Jul 31 202512:15

Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming

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Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Iran arid region pioneers commercial gladiolus farming Charmahal and Bakhtiari – In an innovative agricultural shift, Kiar County, located in the southwestern Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, has launched its first commercial gladiolus cultivation project spanning 4.5 hectares, poised to yield approximately 500,000 premium-quality flower stems this season. The Agricultural Organization's provincial branch confirmed the initiative fo

Jul 19 202510:49

Iran 10-month greenhouse output up 4 percent reaching 3m tons

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Iran 10-month greenhouse output up 4 percent reaching 3m tons Iran 10-month greenhouse output up 4 percent reaching 3m tons Tehran - From March 2024 to January 2025, Iran's greenhouse crop production reached three million tons, a nearly 4% increase compared to the same ten-month period in the previous year.Elham Fattahi-Far, Director General of the Greenhouse, Ornamental Plants, and Edible Mushrooms Office at the Ministry of Agriculture’s Horticulture Affairs Department, stated that the pr

Mar 1 202510:40

8th annual Chrysanthemum festival underway at National Botanical Garden

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8th annual Chrysanthemum festival underway at National Botanical Garden 8th annual Chrysanthemum festival underway at National Botanical Garden Tehran - The National Botanical Garden is ablaze with color as it hosts its 8th annual Chrysanthemum Festival in western Tehran. A breathtaking display of over 600 varieties in 100 stunning hues, this floral extravaganza has captivated both local and international visitors.From early November to late December, immerse yourself in a world of beauty. The m

Nov 27 202415:22

Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer

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Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer Yazd Province to become Iran largest Opuntia Cactus producer The director of the Iranian Agriculture Ministry's Medicinal Plants National Plan visited the first and largest Opuntia nursery in Iran, located in Yazd Province. The nursery produces and propagates advantageous, water-efficient, and highly resistant Opuntia cactus plant seedlings. During the visit, Hossein Zeynali said Yazd Province will soon turn into Iran’s large

Jun 2 202410:30

Minister calls for development of modern greenhouses

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Minister calls for development of modern greenhouses Minister calls for development of modern greenhouses The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underlined the importance of building modern greenhouses.“Currently, 140 hectares of villages’ land is dedicated to flower and plant cultivation, and annually 45 million branches, plants, pots, and bushes of various ornamental flowers and plants are produced in open and greenhouse spaces in this county, of which 80% are dedicated to apartment f

May 21 202411:09

May, month of fragrance of Damask rose, rosewat

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May, month of fragrance of Damask rose, rosewat May, month of fragrance of Damask rose, rosewat Dr. Fatemeh Zarea’n, the Head of the Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, has issued a message on the occasion of National Damask Rose and Rosewater Day What follows is the text of the message: In the name of the Creator of beauty Rosewater is as if with its flowing stream, everyone rejoices with its fragrance. The most hopeful spring month in the expan

May 18 202409:49