Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production

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Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production Iran ranks 4th in world in honey production Tehran – Iran ranks fourth in the world in honey production, according to Hossein Akbarpour, national director for beekeeping development. Akbarpour underscored the vital role of beekeeping in national economic growth, particularly due to the health benefits associated with its products. The country’s annual honey production stands at 128,000 tons, contributing to a global total of 2.13 millio

May 21 202510:00

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 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 boosts honey exports targets 10,000 tons annually

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Iran boosts honey exports targets 10,000 tons annually Iran boosts honey exports targets 10,000 tons annually Iran's honey exports are on the rise, with officials aiming to significantly increase exports in the coming year. According to Hossein Akbarpour, the head of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Beekeeping Project, the country exported 1,311 tons of honey in the past Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 - February 22, 2024) He expressed confidence in Iran's ability to reach 10,000 to

Apr 8 202400:26

Iran exports over 3m tons of agricultural products in 5 months

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Iran exports over 3m tons of agricultural products in 5 months Iran exports over 3m tons of agricultural products in 5 months Iran exports over 3m tons of agricultural products in 5months Iran exported 3.053 million tons of agricultural products inthe first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August22), an official with the Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iransaid. The value of Iran’s exports of agricultural and foodstuffproducts increased by 19 perc

Sep 5 202318:07

Ardabil province producing, exporting quality honey: Official

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Ardabil province producing, exporting quality honey: Official Ardabil province producing, exporting quality honey: Official Ardabil province producing, exporting quality honey:Official More than 9,000 tons of quality honey are produced in theIranian northwestern province of Ardabil annually, a provincial officialsaid. Nobakht Ajdari, the deputy head of the AgricultureDepartment of Ardebil province, said there are currently 534,000 beehives inArdabil, and the beekeepers of the province produce

May 21 202314:22