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 adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity

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Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Iran adopts climate-resilient orchard cropping patterns amid water scarcity Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out stabilized cropping patterns in orchards to counter the impacts of climate change and water scarcity, according to the director-general of Cold and Dry Fruits Affairs Department of the ministry. Dariyoush Salempour called this approach a “smart strategy” that combines scie

Aug 19 202511:21

Iran puts meat imports at center of agricultural cooperation with Pakistan

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Iran puts meat imports at center of agricultural cooperation with Pakistan Iran puts meat imports at center of agricultural cooperation with Pakistan Tehran – Iran has placed meat imports from Pakistan at the top of its trade agenda as the two neighbors push to strengthen agricultural and food security cooperation. Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, speaking in Tehran after talks with Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, said Iran

Aug 19 202509:31

Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027

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Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027 Tehran, Islamabad set 3 billion dollars agricultural trade target by 2027 Tehran - Iran and Pakistan plan to boost bilateral agricultural trade to $3 billion within two years, according to Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri. Speaking to reporters on Monday, following a meeting with Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and an accompanying delegation, Nouri said current agricultural trade between

Aug 18 202508:18

Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy

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Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy Minister: Reforming crop, consumption patterns key to Iran food security strategy Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture has identified reforming both crop patterns and consumption habits as the ministry’s core strategy for ensuring national food security. During a visit to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), , Gholamreza Nouri met with IRNA Managing Director Hossein Jaberi Ansari and toure

Aug 17 202513:06

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Qazvin– Efforts are underway to restore some of Qazvin Province’s most treasured forests, including 500-year-old junipers and native Alamut oaks, as part of a wider push to revive drought-resistant vegetation. Azita Asadi, Director General of the province’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department, said two forest enrichment pr

Aug 11 202511:38

Wheat harvest underway in northwestern Iran’s Maragheh

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Wheat harvest underway in northwestern Iran’s Maragheh Wheat harvest underway in northwestern Iran’s Maragheh Maragheh – The annual wheat harvest has begun in Maragheh, a major agricultural hub in Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, where approximately 1,000 hectares of farmland are devoted to wheat cultivation. Local farmers, who began planting the crop in autumn, are now reaping the rewards of months of work. Harvesting is expected to continue for several weeks, depending on weather

Aug 11 202511:17

Iran targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan

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Iran targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan Iran targets 10 percent water savings in 2025 National Crop Planting Plan Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has set a target to cut water use in the crop sector by 10% as part of its 2025 national crop planting pattern, according to a deputy minister. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, who also heads the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO), told ILNA that the organization is respo

Aug 11 202511:05

Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species

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Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species Zagros Botanical Garden sole genetic repository of Zagros regional plant species Khorramabad - The Acting Head of Lorestan Province’s Agricultural Organization highlighted that the Zagros Botanical Garden stands as the only genetic reservoir for plant species native to the Zagros climatic region, marking it as one of Iran’s most important botanical treasures. During his visit to the garden, Namdar Sayy

Aug 10 202509:55