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

Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official

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Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Guaranteed wheat purchases hit 7.6m tons across Iran: Official Tehran - Iran has purchased more than 7.7 million tons of domestically grown wheat worth 155.9 trillion tomans (approximately $3 billion) through its guaranteed procurement program during the spring season, a senior agriculture official said. Saeed Rad, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC) said the government has purch

Aug 19 202511:25

Iran deploys ultrasound in slaughterhouses to protect breeding livestock

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Iran deploys ultrasound in slaughterhouses to protect breeding livestock Iran deploys ultrasound in slaughterhouses to protect breeding livestock Tehran — Iran has begun equipping slaughterhouses with ultrasound devices to identify and protect breeding livestock, a senior veterinary official said on Sunday. Seyed Saeed Hosseini, Deputy for Health and Prevention at the Veterinary Organization, said the move aims to preserve the country’s reproductive herds and will be expanded natio

Aug 10 202510:00

Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran

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Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran Cultivation of Salicornia Plant underway in north of Iran Golestan - A delegation of national and provincial officials, researchers, and experts recently visited the Salicornia cultivation site in Gomishan County, in the northern Golestan Province, to assess the progress, challenges, and prospects for expanding this salt-tolerant crop in the region. Mr. Ranjbar, a researcher at the National Salinity Research Center, highlighted the urge

Aug 10 202508:50

Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Iran launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across

Aug 5 202508:29

Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems

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Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Iran aims to equip 20,000 hectares of farmland with smart irrigation systems Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 20,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 2026), a senior official announced, as the country steps up efforts to improve water efficiency amid ongoing drought conditions. Fariborz Abbasi, director of the modern ir

Jul 27 202510:15

Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program

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Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Iran, FAO launch global Soil Doctor Program Tehran – Iran has joined the Global Soil Doctors Program, an initiative spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote sustainable soil management through a farmer-to-farmer learning model. Nasser Davaatgar, Director General of Soil Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the crucial role of farmers in soil conservation, saying, “

Jul 21 202511:25

Iran to launch major central agricultural market in Tehran

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Iran to launch major central agricultural market in Tehran Iran to launch major central agricultural market in Tehran Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced plans to establish a large central marketplace for agricultural products in Tehran, designed to bolster rural markets nationwide. The announcement came during the simultaneous inauguration of 64 rural markets across 17 provinces on Saturday evening. Gholamreza Nouri revealed that the government aims to establish ove

Jul 13 202509:54

 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran

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32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran 32,000 kilometers of Qanats renovated across Iran Tehran - The Acting Director of the Agricultural Water Affairs Office at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that approximately 32,000 kilometers of qanats have been renovated across Iran as part of a nationwide initiative to restore the country’s historic water infrastructure. In an interview with the Iranian Agriculture News Agency (IAN

Jul 2 202517:05